Replaced 12v battery but prius 2005 will not start

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Shoji023, Jul 27, 2017.

  1. Shoji023

    Shoji023 New Member

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    Car sat for 2 months and died. AAA jumped it. I drove it for 30 mins, parked, and it died. Couldn't jump it again so I replaced the battery. But it still won't even show that I am providing any power, even when I connect the Car jumper. Nothing.
     
    #1 Shoji023, Jul 27, 2017
  2. windstrings

    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

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    Are you sure all the battery connections are hooked up? Even under the fuse box under the hood? Wrecker driver could have done anything.

    Any fuses blown?

    Did it ever start after the new battery was installed?

    Is something draining it dead overnight or a few days?

    Where are you connecting the car jumper?
     
    #2 windstrings, Jul 27, 2017
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    First thing to check is the 12v battery connections. Then main fuses.
     
    #3 fotomoto, Jul 27, 2017
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    especially battery negative to body.
     
    #4 bisco, Jul 27, 2017
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    Make sure the negative connection to the body isn't corroded or loose. Easily overlooked in the heat of battle.
     
    #5 jerrymildred, Jul 27, 2017
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