What battery is used to start a Prius?
A prius has two batteries, a 12volt auxillary battery used to power electronics and start the car, located under the rear seat on prius c, trunk on most priuses, and in the engine compartment on some newer models. Then there is a bigger 200+ volt hybrid battery located behind the rear seats typically.
Does a Prius have a separate battery for starting?
Most hybrid vehicles, like the Toyota Prius, have two batteries. The heavy lifting of starting the engine is actually done by the hybrid battery. The 12V battery is also there to reduce unnecessary drain on the hybrid battery by supplying power to: Headlights.
Where is the starter battery in a Prius?
Originally Answered: Where is the battery on a toyota prius? The regular 12 volt battery isn’t under the hood like most cars. It’s hidden in the niche in the rear hatchback area, over the right rear wheel. It needs to be replaced every 4-5 years like any car.
Does Prius use 12V battery to start?
Yes, it does. Electrically, the Prius is much more conventional than you think: You have a 12V system that starts the “engine”, and that is charged by the “engine” in just the same way as a conventional car. Externally, the hybrid system (as a whole) behaves like a combustion engine with a starter and an alternator.
Can I replace Prius 12v battery myself?
Yes it’s actually quite an easy thing to do. They hardly ever need replacing. You more likely have a bad cell. Plenty of outfits offer a repair or exchange service at a very competitive price.
What is the difference between the original and New Prius batteries?
The original Prius Battery GS S34B20L (Toyota part number 28800-21050) has Japanese electrical posts, which are smaller than the American posts, which come with this battery. This new battery is also shorter and has two vent hoses instead of one.
Where is the battery located in a Prius?
Prius 12 volt replacement battery. 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.
Can I replace the battery in my Prii?
The unique construction of the batteries means that direct replacements are available only from Toyota, and CARspec recommends only using OEM AGM 12 volt Prii batteries in practice.
What is the best battery for my Prius?
The Optima Battery has performed so well in the 2004 (less than 1% failure rate in the first 2 years) and later Prius that we now recommend the Optima D51R for the 2001 to 2003 Prius.