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    CHANGING 12V WITHOUT LOOSING INTERNAL DATA

    I AM GOING TO CHANGE OUT THE 12V BATTERY BUT DON'T WANT TO LOOSE THE CURRENT SETTINGS. I UNDERSTAND ONE CAN PUT A 12V JUMPER VIA THE ENGINE...
    Thread by: bob749prius, Nov 25, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Another 12V Battery Question; When and Which One?

    I see that Optima makes a "Pruis Friendly" battery for about $200. My 2008 is doing great just (22000) with oil changes and trying not to do...
    Thread by: bob749prius, Sep 23, 2012, 22 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    12 Volt battery replaced. Now engine idle at 1640 RPM

    I see that Optima makes a "Pruis Friendly" battery for about $200. My 2008 is doing great just with oil changes and trying not to do anything...
    Post by: bob749prius, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New 12v Battery, Part #28800-21171

    I've reviewed the Optima Website and they appear to make it should "fairly" easy to change batteries even for a novice. Any opinions from those...
    Post by: bob749prius, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    No spare tire!

    I had made a LEAF reservation for $99 and reviewed the car specs. MUCH to my surprise, the car does not come with a spare tire. I have the same...
    Thread by: bob749prius, May 22, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Nissan/Infiniti Hybrids and EVs
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    Drill, baby, drill,,oops!

    Did you notice that BP has seemed to pull all their "pro-environmental" ads from TV? Once again, the risk vs. reward has shown the reality. We...
    Post by: bob749prius, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Inactive 5 months with battery tender on

    I sure will. I put the car on jacks...no fully off the floor but enough to take some of the weight off the tires. I tried to disconnect the...
    Post by: bob749prius, Sep 6, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Inactive 5 months with battery tender on

    question: i have been gone 5 months and will return and attempt to start up my prius next week. I've had a battery tender attached to the engine...
    Thread by: bob749prius, Sep 5, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    12 V battery, gone for 2 months

    I have been gone for 5 months with the battery tender on attached at the positive in the engine and to a ground point. Can i expect any problems...
    Post by: bob749prius, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Battery Minder Tender Maintainer charge/discharge behavior

    I have been gone for 6 months and let my 2006 attached to a battery minder. I hope it keeps the starter batter charged. Can i expect any...
    Post by: bob749prius, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    BatteryMinder; Flashing Green Light

    I gave them a call today and I was suppose to get a call back. Never occurred. I re-read the instructions and the green light is "steady" until...
    Post by: bob749prius, May 12, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion