Looking to confirm 12v battery dead, plus question about noise when parked

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  1. Patrick E

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    Hello,

    So our 2012 Prius V had been slow to start. It'd just sit for a minute before dash lit up. Now there's nothing, no reaction to fob. Assuming 12v battery is dead. I've found a good DIY video to replace it, and the proper battery on Amazon. Any issues? I know the dealer charges a lot.

    Second, the now "dead' car makes a low mechanical noise, like a hum/whir, in front of the driver side when parked. Any clue?

    Searched "noise when off", but didn't find anything similar to what I'm hearing.

    Thanks for any feedback.
     
    #1 Patrick E, Mar 24, 2020
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    hard to say without testing, but if it's original, go ahead and replace it. oem is around $200.

    on line, if it needs a charge, you will need a charger.

    not sure what the noise is, replace the battery and see what happens
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 25, 2020
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    Does it start when you open the driver's door? On our 2015 v, the brake booster kicks in when I open the door and runs for maybe 10-15 seconds.
     
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    The Prius is never really off, there are a number of tests it does while 'off'
     
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    Tried this. Some lights came on, the door open light, check engine. The car hummed like a humpback whale, as if the whale was shifting gears. That was new. No start though. Thanks!

    learning more about this. Thanks!

    Gonna give the battery a try. Thanks!
     
    #6 Patrick E, Mar 25, 2020
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