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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by tfelder, Jun 8, 2006.

  1. tfelder

    tfelder New Member

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    If the 12 volt battery is disconnected, is the odometer setting retained in the computer?
    I think I remember reading that the time and radio settings would be lost.

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    #1 tfelder, Jun 8, 2006
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    Not a Prius tech so I can't say for sure, but I suspicion that settings like that are stored in non-volatile memory and would not be affected by disconnecting the power to the 12-volt system. Just a guess, though.
     
    #2 brandon, Jun 8, 2006
  3. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Much like the memory used in digital cameras, no power is used to retain data.

    So nothing will be lost, even if separated from the hardware it interfaces with.
     
    #3 john1701a, Jun 8, 2006
  4. tfelder

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(john1701a @ Jun 8 2006, 07:21 PM) [snapback]268335[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks to Brandon and John for the replies.

    By the way, John, I have your website bookmarked and have enjoyed it on multiple occasions.

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    #4 tfelder, Jun 8, 2006
  5. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    the only way to change an odo is to have a wrong number mistakenly programmed in at the factory when ordering a new one.
     
    #5 galaxee, Jun 8, 2006
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