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12v battery replacement

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by cringll, May 7, 2021.

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  1. cringll

    cringll New Member

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    *preface: I am not much of a car person so forgive me if this is a silly question, I just need the car to get me from point A to B for a few more months.:)
    I need a new battery for my gen 1, I need a replacement asap so autozone is basically my only option. I know the car is right side positive but the battery recommended by autozone says it is a left side positive ( Odyssey PC925LMJT). Can I just flip it 180 degrees and connect it or should I get the right side positive one that looks to have all the same specs as the other (Odyssey PC925L).
    Any help is appreciated
     
    #1 cringll, May 7, 2021
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    The cables won't be long enough, and Autozone should not be listing that battery for this car, IMHO. Perhaps check your area for a mobile mechanic who will find an appropriate replacement and bring it to you?
     
    #2 Josey, May 7, 2021
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    The 12v battery is a deep cycle and it has smaller diameter posts than normal car batteries, and has a vent tube to the outside.
    A miata battery can work it has the outside venting and is small, but you will need to change the cables, which is not a big problem but if not done before will take some time to figure out how to do it. They make a smaller Optima yellow top battery that drops in, its deep cycle, but its not cheap.
     
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    I ended up finding a shop that had them in stock!
     
    #5 cringll, May 11, 2021
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