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    2007 Prius won't start.

    Thanks again, guys. Today I talked to the nearest Toyota dealership. They quoted $180 for a new battery + $70 labor = $250 for the whole...
    Post by: dunpeal, Jan 13, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius won't start.

    Thanks! Can I ask why you and JC are sure the battery is too weak due to old age? Is it just its chronological age? Otherwise, many threads I...
    Post by: dunpeal, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius won't start.

    Thanks! Sounds like I should get a new battery. I'm curious why you are certain the battery is "dead" and "will not charge". Could it not be...
    Post by: dunpeal, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius won't start.

    Thanks a lot, JC. One thing I'd appreciate if you clarified (again, I'm a total newbie): Are you saying I should get a new battery, even if...
    Post by: dunpeal, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius won't start.

    It is. Do I need to do anything else besides jump starting the car? Should I replace the battery, take the car to the dealership, anything like...
    Post by: dunpeal, Jan 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2007 Prius won't start.

    Hi folks. My 2007 Prius has been very reliable, until today. It wouldn't unlock by fob proximity as it always does. I used the physical key to...
    Thread by: dunpeal, Jan 12, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting