I've heard stories that the 12v battery wont hold a charge with door lights on for too long. I know they will have the doors open for at least an hour. Any suggestions with regard to door lights. Vehicle has only 700 miles, so I know the battery is in great shape.
If you're worried about it you can turn the interior lights to off and then they won't go on at all. FWIW, when I got my windows tinted this didn't cross my mind and everything worked out fine.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(San_Carlos_Jeff @ Nov 27 2007, 08:21 PM) [snapback]544970[/snapback]</div> the door lights i'm referring to have no switch
Don't worry about it. Although the 12v battery isn't very big and doesn't hold a large amoung of Cold Cranking Amps, it should hold up to a few door lights for a couple of hours just fine. Remeber that if it does go dead (possibly on another occasion) you can easily jumpstart the car from the 12v connection located under the hood and from experiance I can tell you that the 12v batteries are remarkably good at regaining their charge and last very well. Enjoy your Prius!!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bear68 @ Nov 27 2007, 08:49 PM) [snapback]544982[/snapback]</div> Thanks Bear!
No Problem! Hey, if you don't mind me asking.... Where did you buy your Prius? Just curious if you bought it from my Boss? I work at Earl Stewart Toyota in Lake Park.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lefat1 @ Nov 27 2007, 08:16 PM) [snapback]544968[/snapback]</div> Good thinking...because when I had mine tinted when I picked the car up the Traction battery was the lowest I have ever seen. I forget what color the one bar graph was as its never been that low since but it was alarming. I think they had the radio on the whole time too. It started up fine and ran fine but made some really weird noises (more than the usual pump sounds) I had not heard before like loud clicking sounds from the inverter area on acceleration for the ride home but the next day was fine and have not heard those noises since. Take it on a nice 20-30 minute charging cruise after the tint and it'll be fine but your right on the mark though. The car does not like the traction battery going that low.
Just had mine tinted last Saturday, absolutely no problem having all 4 doors and hatchback open for an hour and some change...not to mention the headlights (forgot to turn them off)
i would worry more about them slicing the window insulation or burning the plastic around the window with the heat gun then the prius needing a jump start
You can remove the bulbs. Hobbit (may the hair on his feet grow ever longer) has a link describing the process.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bear68 @ Nov 27 2007, 09:05 PM) [snapback]544990[/snapback]</div> i called there but the sales guy didnt have much nice to say when i told him of a deal i could get out of the area..i believe his response was have a nice trip..earl stewert didnt have the touring package 6 in the color choices i wanted and this dealer did and held it for me and the rest is history..i did buy an echo there a while ago and the dealership treated me very well
MAybe this has nothing to do with this thresd but it just occured to me. If i'm not mistaken the 12v battery does not turn on the engine in the prius right? there is no starter correct? so if the 12v batt goes dead won't the car just drive on the traction battery and start teh ICE to charge the 12v? Or the 12v runs the power to the dash so the car won't even power up.. Just curious..
The 12 volt battery runs the control systems to allow the traction battery to power the car and start the engine. You can jump start a Prius from a 12 volt drill battery!!
Just FYI here... For those not so familiar with Hybrid systems.... The 12v battery supplies power to the normal systems (power windows, power locks, radio, etc.) when the system is not in "ready" mode. It's most important job, however, is to turn on the system main relays and basically "Boot Up" the ECUs and the Hybrid system. The HV battery then powers the drive system and turns the ICE when the computer decides to start it. The invertor/convertor then sends power back to the 12v battery to recharge it. Wanna have some fun? Find a newbie parts guy and ask them for an alternator belt for a 2004 Prius, try to keep a straight face.....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bear68 @ Nov 28 2007, 04:19 PM) [snapback]545398[/snapback]</div> oh you'd end up buying something... wanna know how many tries it took to get 5 correct seals for a 2vz-fe engine and a540e trans? THREE trips to parts. mostly no big deal since it was a 20 yard walk for DH at the time but THREE tries! the wrong axle seal we discovered after they closed, and it held us up for a day on the es250 project. :angry:
