My battery is running low lately. Whats wrong

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Eneder772, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. Eneder772

    Eneder772 Junior Member

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    I have a 2011 prius. Lately after work when i get back in the prius the battery will be half what it was when i parked it in the morning. Is my battery dying already. im at 36,000 miles
     
    #1 Eneder772, Sep 17, 2013
  2. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Nah

    Maybe your running the AC or some other battery draining activity
     
    #2 JMD, Sep 17, 2013
  3. Eclipse1701d

    Eclipse1701d Prius Enthusiast

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    If you haven't noticed any anomalies with mileage or performance, I would not be overly concerned.
     
    #3 Eclipse1701d, Sep 17, 2013
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I have not been tracking Atlanta, but Jackson has been over 95 all but 2 days for the last 3 weeks.
     
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    welcome to priuschat! :) on some gen III's, when you leave them alone, they will turn themselves back on and listen to the radio. have you ever noticed that the radio station has been changed while you were gone?
     
    #5 bisco, Sep 17, 2013
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    I hope it's not the battery. I'm interested in hearing what comes of this for 2 reasons
    ; 1) my wife has a 2011 and 2) cause I'd just like to know. Best of luck.
     
    #6 Southbound, Sep 21, 2013
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    go check your 12v battery just to make sure. there are some YouTube video's around that shows you how to.

    Google
     
    #7 ToyotaPrius2005, Oct 9, 2013
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