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Hybrid/Electric Vehicle 12 volt Battery Check - Wrenchin' Up

Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates · 92K views · 2:26

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

< 1 hr

Estimated Cost

$0–50

Equipment

Toyota Prius 2010-2015

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

multimeter, wrench set, battery terminal cleaner
Checking the 12 volt battery and charging system is a bit different on a most hybrid/electric vehicles. Here's an example of how it's done. Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates strives to deliver automotive technical information and ideas from manufacturers and engineers to interested technicians and enthusiasts on a weekly basis. A new video is uploaded almost every Wednesday. Due to factors beyond the control of Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Wrenchin' Up with Jim Bates. Twitter: @jimfbates