What happens if the battery on a Toyota Prius dies?
If that 12-volt battery is dead, the Prius won’t start, even if the main battery is fully charged. Fortunately, even though the 12-volt batteries in the Toyota and Lexus Hybrids are located in the rear of the cars, there are posts in the engine compartment that allow you to “jump” the battery if it’s dead.
What to do if your Toyota Prius won’t start?
Because the battery may have a defect with these measured values and must be replaced. If dead battery is the reason for the breakdown of your Prius, you can easily jump start it using jumper cables and a healthy battery from another vehicle, or using a battery booster if available.
What happens when you run out of gas in a Prius?
If you’re out of gas, though, the Prius will try (and fail) three times to start the engine, and then it will go totally dead. Once this happens, a fault code must be reset in the car’s engine computer before it can be started again.
Are there any problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius?
See all problems of the 2015 Toyota Prius . This car has had 3 new batteries and it has just over 5,000 miles. Today aaa jumped the car and I drove for over an hour to charge up the battery, then I went grocery shopping, came out and the car wouldn’t start. Called aaa they came out and started my car and came home.
When to check the 12 volt battery in a Toyota Prius?
The method of access below will work on any 2004–2009 Toyota Prius. The best time to test the 12-volt battery in your Prius is after it has been sitting for several hours or overnight. This way, you can check the resting voltage of the battery.
What kind of battery does a Prius hybrid use?
Sadly, this is not the case. Your Prius uses the same type of 12-volt battery that other gas hogs use to start the engine. Those batteries that make your Prius a hybrid are commonly referred to as “traction batteries” because they serve the sole purpose of powering or being charged from your wheels through a process known as regenerative braking.
Why is the boot light on on my Prius 12V?
It’s been reported that on early gen3’s the hatch doesn’t always close correctly resulting in the boot light remaining on. The car may even lock the boot but it’s just not quite clicked fully shut. Give that a try and maybe charge your 12v up off the car.
Can a 12V Charger keep a Prius Prime alive?
If your 12v battery is healthy, once a week drive for ~1hour is enough to keep the 12v battery charged. As said above, the plug-in does maintain 12v while actively charging the traction battery, but will not bring the dead battery back to life. Tideland Prius, benagi and bb4srv like this.
Can a Prius go all night with no battery?
Battery technology has come a long way, and most modern vehicles can go all night with the radio on or the dome light illuminated and still have enough juice to start the engine in the morning. But the headlights, when left on, can still be a killer.
Can a Prius be charged from a trickle charger?
If the approved charger is not available you may use a trickle charger if the amperage is kept below 3.5 A.†It also recommends removing the battery from the vehicle during charging, but says it is safe to jump-start the Prius from either the battery or the jump-start terminal under the hood.
What happens when you turn off the lights on a Prius?
While most modern cars electronically turn off your headlights to avoid battery drain, in certain circumstances, some Prii (the plural for Prius) will actually turn them on. The bad news is the driver may not know the lights came on and doesn’t turn them back off. This results in the dreaded dead battery and requires a jump start.
How often does a Toyota Prius need to be charged?
It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. The dealer PDI information stated the 12V battery should be charged if the car is left unused every 2 weeks. Trickel charge is recommended. If left longer, the engine should be run in maintenance mode for 30 minutes every 2 months.
Can a Prius be started without a hybrid battery?
Without the 12v battery, which powers up the car’s computers and connects up the hybrid battery, you cannot start your Prius. The hybrid battery is the one that starts the gas engine, but the hybrid battery isn’t connected until the computers are powered up by the 12v battery…
Why does my Prius battery drain when I leave it open?
If the hatch is left open, your battery will drain. Many have reported this happening to them. I think the main dome lights will shut off after a time if a door is left open, but I’ll have to check on this. The reason the headlight auto-off acts the way it does is because you may actually want or need light with the car powered off.