Can a Gen3 Harness for the Prolong Charging system be used for Gen2?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by suomynona, May 26, 2020.

  1. suomynona

    suomynona New Member

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    I think I've seen some people say they've used the Gen3 harness to charge a Gen2 Prius. Anyone have a guide or tips or gotchas that one would need to know in order charge a Gen2 with a Gen3 harness safely?
     
    #1 suomynona, May 26, 2020
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    If it could I am sure @jeff652 would not have made different versions. Since there are different harnesses I must believe there was a functional reason.
     
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    The leads on a Gen3 hv battery are in a different place than on a Gen2, that's why the harness is different ;).

    If you will be charging outside of the car, this can be done, but ensure you have a fan blowing across the battery:).

    Otherwise I would buy the right harness for the battery and model when charging in the car(y).
     
    #3 Raytheeagle, May 26, 2020
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