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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by KevininFl, Nov 19, 2024 at 5:29 PM.

  1. KevininFl

    KevininFl Junior Member

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    Hello, 13 Prius won't start,Yellow triangle flashing in the bottom left corner,other lights won't come on. Innova scanner I bought at AutoZone didn't have any DTC.
    I believe battery is good I recently charged it on my Battery Tender. Currently about 170K miles on the car.Its been good.TYIA.
     
    #1 KevininFl, Nov 19, 2024 at 5:29 PM
  2. Brian1954

    Brian1954 Senior Member

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    Measure the voltage of the 12v battery with a meter. What voltage do you read?

    How old is the 12v battery?

    Did you try jump starting the car?
     
    #2 Brian1954, Nov 19, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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  3. KevininFl

    KevininFl Junior Member

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    I don't have a battery meter. The battery is a Bosch 4 year AGM Battery that's 5 years old
    Charged up about a week ago.
    No,didn't try jumping it.
     
    #3 KevininFl, Nov 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
  4. ASRDogman

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    You can get a meter from walfart for about $20-30. Worth the investment.
    As was stated, try jumping it. You can do that in the fuse box in the engine compartment.
    It's easy and doesn't cost anything. IF it starts, I'd say it's time for a new battery.
    Toyota makes the best one for the Prius. Whatever battery you get, I suggust charging it
    at 5 amps or less for at least 6 hours, 12 would be best. With an agm charger
     
    #4 ASRDogman, Nov 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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