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    Gen 4 12 Volt battery.

    So I just came back from a 24hr 2amp trickle charge with a Schumacher model se 10-52. Not sure if this is too long or not long enough. Battery was...
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Aug 25, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Gen 4 12 Volt battery.

    Thanks, that's very helpful. I'll try charging it today first. Do I have to remove the 12v to charge it, out can I just hook up directly to terminals.
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Aug 24, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Gen 4 12 Volt battery.

    Not sure if I should start a new thread or not, so I apologize in advance. So my car has been garaged since March from the whole COVID thing here...
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Aug 23, 2020 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Charge auxillary battery without driving

    Thanks everyone! I'll start it up for 30 mins every week or two.
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Nov 5, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Charge auxillary battery without driving

    Am I able to charge the auxillary battery by turning the car on and leaving it on Park for 15 mins? I've been garaging the Prius for 5 weeks and...
    Thread by: Chippingawayatlife, Nov 4, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    What is your age?

    30... You beat me
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Nov 1, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Stolen, found, beat up

    Yea you're right. I'm hoping the combination of needing to cut two spots on the wheel and bypassing alarm make them hesitate enough to go for the...
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Oct 20, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Stolen, found, beat up

    Still confused about the story of it was crashed then had the main battery stolen, or vice versa.
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Oct 13, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Stolen, found, beat up

    Wow. This seems brutal. Hope it turns out ok in the end. Did you say they took the main traction battery too? Doesn't that itself cost thousands...
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Oct 11, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Strange noises when using the steering wheel after restart

    Is there a link I can send something in, or do I have to take it to Toyota? If it's a safety issue now or in the future, is rather
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Strange noises when using the steering wheel after restart

    Is there a link I can send something in, or do I have to take it to Toyota? If it's a safety issue now or in the future, id rather have it fixed...
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Strange noises when using the steering wheel after restart

    Is this an safety issue, or just an annoyance?
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Steering paddle for EV mode only.

    Id day this is closed. I mentioned neutral paddles in this post before too. He clearly wanted it for constantly going up and downhill in the city....
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Sep 1, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Windshield Replacement

    Wow. That sounds really bad. What would Toyota's next move be?
    Post by: Chippingawayatlife, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting