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Old May 4, 2019 | 11:58 AM
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I have a lexus CT 200H hybrid, I just wanna know if in case i am gonna leave town for few days and my car is left behind, can i remove the terminals of my car's 12V battery to prevent any drainage for the period I am away?
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Old May 4, 2019 | 02:10 PM
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A few days should not be an issue. If it is, then your 12 volt battery needs replacing anyway.

Removing the terminals on a modern car will most likely wipe your "settings" which you will have to reprogram? IDK. I wouldn't do it.


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I have a lexus CT 200H hybrid, I just wanna know if in case i am gonna leave town for few days and my car is left behind, can i remove the terminals of my car's 12V battery to prevent any drainage for the period I am away?
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Old May 4, 2019 | 09:04 PM
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I would not. I have left it not driven for a month with no issues.
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Old May 5, 2019 | 08:06 AM
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Might want to buy a battery tender so you don't have to disconnect it.
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Old May 6, 2019 | 09:10 AM
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you are fine if just a couple days. even a couple months is fine. i wouldn't start worrying until you get into the half a year range. then at that point i'd just connect it to one of those plug things to keep it from discharging
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Old May 6, 2019 | 09:47 PM
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Thank you all for your help and this would definitely help
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