12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
#81
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
Go to any auto parts store and pick up a selection of Vacuum tube fittings. There are several types but for a straight size change, try to find one similar to these:
tubing size adapters
Or use this universal one:
1/8 to 3/8 adapter
tubing size adapters
Or use this universal one:
1/8 to 3/8 adapter
#82
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
If one uses the Optima D35 as a replacement, where on it does one attach the temperature sensor to the battery? And how do you know that is the right area to attach it? Thanks!
#83
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
I would suggest it is a moot point in the 2012 TCH. The Toyota supplied battery has no vent, nor any vent tubing to connect even if you had a vent on the battery. It looks like Toyota's lawyers have changed their mind on the need.
#85
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
Where is the vent, and what does it look like? I checked my battery a couple of times and can't find one. My motorcycle batteries have always had a vent, but I can't see anything similar on this one.
#86
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
The battery is a Panasonic. The vent is on the top side of the battery, behind the negative terminal, and faces the rear of the vehicle. A short black maybe 3/16" rubber hose runs from the battery vent to a nipple affixed to sheet metal behind the battery, which I suppose empties into the wheel well. I'll take a picture the next time I'm out in the garage.
#87
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
The battery is a Panasonic. The vent is on the top side of the battery, behind the negative terminal, and faces the rear of the vehicle. A short black maybe 3/16" rubber hose runs from the battery vent to a nipple affixed to sheet metal behind the battery, which I suppose empties into the wheel well. I'll take a picture the next time I'm out in the garage.
#88
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
Well, my battery has "bitten the dust". The symptoms started this summer with intermittent failures to 'boot up' the car when pushing the Start button. Today, I was able to get it going by turning the headlight switch to Off, but tonight I tried to make an emergency run for toilet paper (SWMBO was out, and not happy about it), and no start. It looks like tomorrow I'm going to have to go over to the local Checker for a D35. Hopefully, I can get a Red-top or Blue-top, rather than a Yellow-top. The bucks are a bit tight for a while.
Scott
Scott
#89
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
On the Optima website I see a YellowTop D35 (as well as a D34) as well. Would the D34 be a better match than the D35 (both YellowTops) for the 2007 TCH?
#90
Re: 12 Volt Battery Replacement / Upgrade on a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with photos
So, it is possible that the jump start incident took a toll on your battery. It likely would have seen much more than 5 amps charging at least for a short while, when you jumped it. If circumstances allow, and often they don't if you are stranded, it would be better to slowly charge the dead battery with a small charger of 3 amps or so. It will take some time, but should avoid permanent damage to the battery.