Answer by Lexus in Chile for Can I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid...
Hybrid Newbie here. I got a CT200h and faced this problem yesterday (jumpstarting a dead IC car with my working hybrid). After being somewhat overwhelmed with the dire consequences to all the...
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When the car is sitting, in case with all hybrids, there is a disconnected HiVolt battery, which has many cells in it. Don't worry about this getting unbalanced, it's disconnected, and will be just...
View ArticleAnswer by Matt for Can I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid or full...
Lots of good answers, but will clarify something for what it is worth:All hybrid cars do have a 12V and a high voltage system. In my Prius (2009, 2003-2009 model), the 12v battery is in the boot.The...
View ArticleAnswer by juhist for Can I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid or full...
The other answers failed to emphasize an important point: the 12V battery on hybrid cars is not designed to start an engine, being much smaller than typical automotive starter batteries. Thus, it may...
View ArticleAnswer by Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 for Can I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid or...
There are two power systems on all electric cars (fully electric and hybrids alike). This is in conjunction with the much higher voltage battery packs which normally power the electric motors. The...
View ArticleAnswer by TDHofstetter for Can I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid or...
The batteries in these electric and hybrid cars are generally set up to deliver voltages much higher than the 12V (nominal) that your car needs for a jumpstart; it may be difficult or impossible to tap...
View ArticleCan I jumpstart a non-hybrid car from a hybrid or full electric car?
This morning I had starter battery troubles with my 2001 VW Eurovan. As it happened, my father-in-law arrived just at the right time in his fancy new Toyota Camry hybrid. So we opened the hoods, dug...
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