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Length of battery charge

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by jwv, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. jwv

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    If I don't use the prius for 3-4 weeks will the car still start? Has anyone had experience with this?
    Also how important is VSC?
     
    #1 jwv, Aug 16, 2006
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    VSC is very important for safety and accident avoidance. Strongly recommend it.

    If you have SKS and turn it off you may be able to start your car after 4 weeks, but some have trouble with the 12v dying after as early as 2 weeks and it likely won't go longer than 2 weeks with the sks on. The traction battery, however, can go about 6 months before draining to an unusable level. The 12v is easy to jump, just keep one of those battery powered jumper things charged up as a back-up.
     
    #2 efusco, Aug 16, 2006
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