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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by ibiwisi, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. ibiwisi

    ibiwisi Flathead Lover

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    2003 Does Prius have an altenator or is the 12v battery regenerative also? I tried to look, but there is so many shields and stuff under the hood and under the car, I can't tell. Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 ibiwisi, Apr 14, 2008
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    Hi Ibiwisi,

    I am pretty sure the 2000 through 2003 Prii have a DC-DC converter, which charges the 12 V battery from the Hybrid Battery, just like the newere Prius. So, no Alternator. There is a belt driven (off the front of the engine) Air Conditioning condensor, where as the newer Prius has the variable speed DC motor driven condensor.
     
    #2 donee, Apr 14, 2008
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