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Optima DS46B24R Prius Specific 12v. Battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by duffasaurus, Sep 28, 2011.

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  1. edthefox5

    edthefox5 Senior Member

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    I believe the non SKS uses a smaller battery. Let Jim confirm.
     
    #101 edthefox5, Aug 1, 2013
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    I was able to get the DS46B24R to fit in a non-smart key Prius (post-2003) although it was a tight fit. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

    Jim McIlvaine
    eCare Manager, OPTIMA Batteries, Inc.
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    #102 OptimaJim, Aug 5, 2013
  3. Jon Hagen

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    Thanks for the correction, I believe I had that in my head from Honda sales booklets. Am I correct in remembering that the Honda hybrid uses a 12V starter for an emergency backup system or have I got that wrong too ?? LOL. ;)
     
    #103 Jon Hagen, Jan 1, 2014
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    ^ The Honda Civic Hybrid has a conventional starter motor, powered by the 12 volt battery. Typically the IMA system starts the car, very smoothly. Normally the conventional starter is only used when ambient temperatures are very low, somewhere lower than minus 15 Fahrenheit?

    The other time the conventional starter is used is when the IMA battery is close to totally clapped out. I've read several reports of this occurring and the car still insists everything is fine, no warning lights come on...
     
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    Is the Optima a lead acid battery or what type?
     
    #105 MikeDee, Jan 6, 2014
  6. Jon Hagen

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    The optima yellow top is a spiral cell, AGM,valve regulated type, lead acid battery
     
    #106 Jon Hagen, Jan 6, 2014
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    Just yesterday I had to replace my old Optima! It just gave out....about 5 years use!
    About a hour or so of light work, new battery in, Good to Go!
    The old Optima was out of warranty! Got a new one. I am glad I saved the OEM battery posts and ground wire.
    The new Optima was the new Prius version.! Smaller post sizes!
    With a new battery all those stupid little quirky things have ceased to trouble me or the car, which now runs fine!!!

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    #107 KK6PD, Jan 6, 2014
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    On my 2005 prius i replaced the 12v battery in 2012 and it was still good. the dealer said i was on borrowed time.
     
    #108 jharwd, Mar 8, 2014
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