Can Theft Deterrent light drain battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by butterflyblue, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. butterflyblue

    butterflyblue New Member

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    Going to Europe for 2 weeks and am wondering if the red blinking Theft Deterrent light could drain my battery on my 2007 Prius while I'm gone. Someone told me I could take out the fuse for it, but not clear which one it is and don't I want the theft deterrent on while it's left in airport parking?
     
    #1 butterflyblue, Mar 20, 2008
  2. Bill Merchant

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    Multiple posts may get multiple answers.
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, Mar 20, 2008
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    No, not in two weeks. Maybe in two years, but then self-discharge would drain the battery sooner.

    If you have the Smart Key System (and who doesn't these days) turn it off.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Mar 20, 2008
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    Spectra Amphi-Prius

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    richard schumacher:
    "If you have the Smart Key System (and who doesn't these days)"

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    I don't. And I'm still thrilled with 52 MPG; and with the terrific advice given by the Priuschat members.
     
    #5 Spectra, Mar 20, 2008
  6. Boo

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    I thought that SKS came with the 2008 package 2 (it did on my 2007 package 2).
     
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    Boo, I bought my Prius directly off the lot. It had some of the package 2 features, but no all of them.

    After the sales-woman did the charade of going back & forth to the "manager" who (if he/she existed) was behind closed doors -- it was determined that the car was the "Economy" model, having some, but not all pkg. #2 features.
     
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  8. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Some package features but not all of them? How does that happen? Was it sold to you as a new car?
     
    #8 richard schumacher, Mar 22, 2008
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