New Aux battery 2008, now seems that gas engine not runnung often

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by lbo, Jun 20, 2012.

  1. lbo

    lbo Junior Member

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    My 2008 recently had auxillary battery replaces. My display (seems to me) that the battery bars on the display seem to be low or go low much more often. At freeway speeds the battery appears to be charging, that is, the number of bars get more numerous. Am I imagineing it or is there a problem??? Can this be diagnoised by dealer by computer???
     
    #1 lbo, Jun 20, 2012
  2. alekska

    alekska Active Member

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    lbo,
    it seems like everything is normal. Unless you have a very low gas mileage (below 40) or check engine light on or a big red triangle, there should be nothing to worry. Low bars on main battery indicator can be a sign of increased AC use (it runs from the main traction battery when gas engine is not working).

    Best,
    - Alex
     
    #2 alekska, Jun 20, 2012
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