need a place in Orange Co (TODAY)...to purchase a 12v battery. I know we kinda like the optima, but not sure where to get them... Car won't start..... Hit the power button and got everything BUT power.....(a gazillion beeps ....gurgles...symbols) Have had crap for mileage the past 10 tanks or so...guess this was the problem. Also..how the heck can I get the trunk open when the battery is dead in order to replace the dam thing? Thanks! brad in HB....2005 Prius Edit:...OK I've called, O'reily, Autozone, Pepboys,.....and the local Toyota Dealer (parts is closed today ). NOBODY has anything,..everyone tells me that it's a specialized battery. I've checked the Optima website and called most everyone on their list...I even put a call into the Elearn website guy and left a message. I might have to get a ride to work tomorrow if I can't get this fixed today....or try charging the old one if I can get the trunk open.
Thanks....! I was able to jump start it....I will give a call. EDIT: just off the phone..."sir, we do not carry any batteries for the Prius"....
Longo Toyota Parts dept was open....in Long Beach...but out of Stock ....! Guy tells me if he did have it...cost is $174 but he did not know the brand name. Said is was a "Special" battery....he was also concerned if my Prius had Navi or not...(which I can't see would make any difference).
Difference in batteries is for SKS vs. non-SKS (SKS has slightly higher amp-hr rating). I would buy a booster pack from Walmart or somewhere to get to work until I could get a replacement battery if I were in your situation (in fact I already have one but haven't needed it yet).
Best to buy battery and kit from Toyota Prius 12 Volt Auxiliary Battery with install kit for 2004 - 10 Toyota Prius 12 Volt Auxiliary Battery with install kit for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 Availability: Usually ships the same business day (from Southern CA). Optima+kit List price: US$239.81 Sale price: US$165.00 Year: 2004-20092010+ Few days ago, I bought from Amazon because elearnaid.com battery only $170.00 and kit $15.00. But now price change to $165.00 for both battery and kit at Eleanaid. Amazon.com $140.00 to your door (I got this battery to my door within two days ship from Kentucky with free shipping). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00075OSD8/ref=oss_product You also need to buy a battery kit because of the posts are larger compare with the OEM one.
Just to be clear, you DO know the Costco guy is right? The Optima D51 does not fit the Prius, it can be made to fit. That is what the $15 kit from elearnaid does. Installation Kit for Optima battery in 2001-3, 2004-9 & 2010 Prius
Ended up at my local Dealer.....that way they could also do the 2 recalls (Accelerator and water pump). First BIG thing I noticed with my brand new 12v battery is..... MY GAS MILEAGE WENT BACK TO ALMOST 51MPG..!! so my weak 12v was killing my mileage (which had shrunk to about 39-41 mpg).
