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2007 Prius Battery Discharge

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by DrZ, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. DrZ

    DrZ New Member

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    Hi There, I am new to this forum ...
    We bought our 2007 Prius a few months ago and really enjoing it. I read somewhere that Prius batteries can get discharged completely if car is standing idle (not active at all) for a long period of time. I am planning to take a week long vacations and am worried that car may get completely discharged. If it happens then I may have to take the car back to my dealer for re-charging. Is that true and is there any way to get around with this problem.

    Thanks,

    DrZ
     
    #1 DrZ, Oct 30, 2007
  2. efusco

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    Nothing to worry about.
    The HV battery will hold a charge for around 6 months.
    The small 12v battery is usually good for 2-3 week...be sure to turn off the SKS when you'll be away to help preserve the life of the 12v though.
     
    #2 efusco, Oct 30, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Oct 30 2007, 09:36 PM) [snapback]532692[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks a bunch ....
     
    #3 DrZ, Oct 31, 2007
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    And if the 12v battery is run down, you can get a conventional jump start to get going again. Only a discharged HV battery requires a visit to the dealer.
     
    #4 alanh, Oct 31, 2007
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