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12 volt battery.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by GoMetricToday, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. GoMetricToday

    GoMetricToday 42 is the answer to the ultimate question.

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    Ok for the life of me I can't figure out where the 12 volt battery is in my 2010 Prius. I read discussions on here about the 12 volt battery. I have looked every where I possibly can to find it in my car and can't seem to locate it. It isn't under the hood, nor can I find it in the boot near the traction battery. Am I over looking something?

    Go ahead and laugh and have a good guffaw at my expense. LOL. Hell even I had a bit of a chortle.

    So anyone? Can you tell me? :D
     
    #1 GoMetricToday, Mar 24, 2011
  2. bisco

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    should be in your owners manual. not the battery, the location. it's in the right rear fender, there is a little flap in the triangular area of the floor.
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 24, 2011
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    The small 12 Volt battery is located under the rear cargo panel behind the rear wheel on the passenger side of the car. Good hunting, enjoy your Prius.
    Dave
     
    #3 32cayuga, Mar 24, 2011
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1300995182.012589.jpg Here it is. This is taken from the left looking to the right. Remove your folding storage area cover, then remove the storage tray. Next take out the small cover panel in the right corner. Then you should see it.
     
    #4 dustoff003, Mar 24, 2011
  5. GoMetricToday

    GoMetricToday 42 is the answer to the ultimate question.

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    Brilliant!!! Thank you very much everyone.
     
    #5 GoMetricToday, Mar 24, 2011
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Look on the bright side, it is clearly not in the way, there.
     
    #6 JimboPalmer, Mar 24, 2011
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    Coincidentally, I looked at the battery for the first time today. It's not any bigger (volume) than the battery on my Sportster. No doubt it will be expensive to replace, since it doesn't look like a standard automotive battery.
     
    #7 Metalman, Mar 25, 2011
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #8 JimboPalmer, Mar 25, 2011
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    Is this possible to answer, how long does a typical 12v battery last?
     
    #9 mpriusownr, Mar 28, 2011
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    Most batteries last 3-10 years. It should be tested so it isn't weak and make your charging system work harder than normal.
     
    #10 stereos, Mar 28, 2011
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    #11 Den49, Mar 29, 2011
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