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12 Volt Battery 2001-2003 Prius

Created February 3, 2007, at 1:14 am by tomdett

My 2002 Prius is getting to the age where I am worried about the 12 volt "motorcycle" size battery failing. A Toyota replacement I am told is $190 and there may also be a $50 charge for a kit since the replacement battery is bigger and better and won't fit and/or connect without the kit.

Doing some Google research I came across a battery from WestCo made for Mazda Miata and Prius that cost less than $100 including shipping and a kit for $25 (about half of Toyota... no surprise). Any body have experiance with this?

http://www.elearnaid.com/12vobaforpr2.html

amalthea81

Junior Member

5 years ago

I own a 2003 Prius & my 12v battery has died on me nearly a dozen times. My dealer wants $300 to replace the battery.

No, I have tried the kit you are talking about, but I am seriously considering it!

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Steven Amaya

46 weeks ago

The battery in your trunk - correct?
item # SLIU1RT
(in Houston $102.99 each) + installation $25ish
We just now quoted for a 2001 Prius.
(member Houston Electric Auto Assoc)

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