Possible battery leak after accident.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by FishHawk, Nov 1, 2010.

  1. FishHawk

    FishHawk New Member

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    Well I got rear ended and I noticed fluid leaking from the crushed right rear bumper . I though it might be gasoline but it tasted like battery acid. This could be a costly repair problem. What a bummer. :(:eek:. I was told by the guy who towed the car that it was fixable . I probably will sell the car in the Spring. At least no one was hurt in the accident. FishHawk
     
    #1 FishHawk, Nov 1, 2010
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    I wouldn't be going around tasting unknown liquids.

    The odds of it being your HV battery are very low, esp. based on your description. If it IS a battery, it would be your 12v battery which is in the right-rear of the cargo cabin. Even then, since it is an AGM battery, it shouldn't be leaking much, if any, fluid.
     
    #2 MJFrog, Nov 1, 2010
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    uhh... insurance payment from the guy that hit you?
     
    #3 Bob64, Nov 1, 2010
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    Probably the 12 volt battery in the right rear of the trunk. H
     
    #4 Hal W, Nov 1, 2010
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    I got the estimate back and the repairs will cost $6000 :eek:
    In MA if your rearended the person who did the rear ending will pay.
    FishHawk
     
    #5 FishHawk, Nov 2, 2010
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    Seems reasonable, since that person was at fault.
     
    #6 Patrick Wong, Nov 2, 2010
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