For all Prii the 12 volt auxiliary starting battery is located in the rear of the vehicle, towards the rear of passenger compartment or trunk.
If you compare the Prius battery to other spill proof batteries from the same manufacturer, The prius battery is not more expensive. Joined: Feb 22, 2008 68 14 0 Location: Texas Vehicle: 2002 Prius. By PriusDIY.com. Notes If you haven't already, check the health of your 12v battery. The Best 12v Battery Option For Toyota Prius It will more than likely take you by surprise, but the day will come. Toyota Prius Battery Replacement Costs . A pictorial tutorial on changing the 12V battery in a 2004-2010 Toyota Prius. You will get in your Toyota Prius and it will not be ready to go. 12 Volt Battery Replacement. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Prius V that you need to replace. The preferred spill proof battery is AGM battery. Well, I have to replace the 12volt battery in my 2002 Prius.
Prius 12 volt replacement battery. How to Replace the 12v Auxiliary Battery 2004-2009 Toyota Prius. If you haven't already, check the health of your 12v battery.As I said there, unless your car doesn't start at all it's tough to know if you need a new 12v battery in a Prius.
After testing my 12v battery and finding it to be weak I decided to replace it because I don't want to be stranded somewhere. Linda L Junior Member. But, in general, a brand new Toyota hybrid battery replacement cost will run you between $2,200 and $4,100. This does not include labor costs.
The Prius requires a 12V battery that will not spill any liquid if punctured. The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2012 Toyota Prius V. We recommend changing the battery in Toyotas every 4 years. While more difficult than most cars, a Prius battery replacement is still within most homeowners abilities.
Before doing anything read my disclaimer & safety info. Toyota Prius battery replacement costs will vary slightly between the dealership you choose to buy it from. With spill proof as a requirement, a wet cell battery is eliminated as a possible replacement battery. As I said there, unless your car doesn't start at all it's tough to know if you need a new 12v battery in a Prius. Got the battery from the dealer (who had to order it!). Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Linda L, Feb 17, 2013.