Hey I saw a post that you commented on the difference between the 2 battery sizes of the Gen 2 Prius. The bigger battery, the S46B24R, was for the smart option and the other smaller battery, the S34B20R, was for the regular Prius. I by accident bought the bigger battery, the S46B24R, and installed it in the regular Prius.
It doesn't fit perfectly and may be a little bit loose but I was still able to connect it and it seems to be working because I've driven the car around. Is this a problem what I did and will it cause any issues to the car?
I recommend that you purchase the 12V battery bracket intended for the Smart-equipped Prius so that the battery doesn't wobble around. If you can secure the battery mechanically, you will be good to go.
Hey! I know it's been asked before but there are a million opinions. My 12v battery just died in my 2008 Prius. Do you have any recommendations for a battery or at a minimum can direct me to a specific battery that would work? Does Walmarts brand Everstart work and are they reliable? Thank you so much!
I used a $30.00 lawn mower battery in my '05 Prius for at least 3 years. I would have done the same in this 2013 Prius but a friend gave me his used HONDA CRV battery, and when that failed my son shamed me into buying a similar replacement = size 51R or R 51.
Hi Hammersmith! You may want to clarify in your (very helpful) latest post on adding a spare, that those parts are strictly for Gen 4 Prius, not for Gen 5. Since this forum is Gen 5 I wouldn't want folks to get confused in the future. Just a suggestion, and keep up the good work!
Danny- Are you still collecting Technical Service Bulletins? I saw a posting somewhere about an attempt to collect all of them. I have a current one relating to the corrosion around the rear hatch switch which I could scan and send in.
Hi sorry to bother you, your issue with the car you have the, plastic bag sound im having the same can you advise what you did to fix it please.
Hey, could I get a copy of the harness diagram/pinouts for the old 2018 head unit? I have a 2018 Prius Prime base that I'm going to attempt to upgrade to a different unit. Thanks!
Hey, Tallguy, I read your post where you wrote that replacing the inv pump did not clear the codes. I am having the same problem. I had P0A93 and P0c73 codes. I did not hear the pump running and did not see much turbulence in the tank. Afte replacing the pump, I was able to detect a slight vibration in the hose going to the pump, but still got the 2 codes. I think that the old pump was the same.
Pretty much everybody on here sucks except you and Mendel...... not on here anymore...... hope your doing OK.. I can't delete my account...
I am ok. If I did not still have the v I would not be here. It’s really disappointing to hear new guys buying used gen3s and then discovering issues.
I ask because I've got a couple interesting tips or hacks on how I can tell if my prius engine or battery is getting too hot. But it's for all Prius.
To Post a New Thread go to the main forum page, gen3 in your case and click "Post New Thread". Use a title that describes your issue. Write down exactly what and when it happens. Add total miles. https://priuschat.com/forum/gen-3-prius-main-forum.72/