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MetroMPG · 09-23-2020, 04:13 PM

I had a weak 12v battery go dead in my 2004 Prius several times, so I learned that would prevent the high voltage stuff from "starting" (required to fire up the ICE & drive the car).

That experience made me pretty sure my friend's Leaf was suffering from a similar problem.

09-23-2020, 04:13 PM	#87 (permalink)
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