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09-03-2009, 09:21 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009
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Optima Yellow Top Battery Install
I have a Optima Yellow Top battery from my previous car and wanted to install it in my 2009 Toyota Yaris. Unfortunately, the battery terminals are on the opposite side and don't fit. I don't really want to buy a new one as they're expensive. Does anyone know if there is any way to extend the battery cables so they fit on the terminals or anything else I can do? Thanks for the help in advance.
I believe I have the Yellow Top D34/78 and from the Optima site... it says I need the D35. |
09-03-2009, 10:05 PM | #2 |
Drives: Black HB Join Date: Oct 2008
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buy an orange top. or the similar red top, and put the yellow top in the back.
bam. ur good to go for a new stereo.
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09-03-2009, 11:14 PM | #3 |
Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008
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Yes, you should be able to buy longer cables at a parts store, but what are you going to do with the "old" stock battery? They're probably good for 4-5 years, you know. I have a 2004 Ford Ranger and the original battery is still good...
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09-07-2009, 08:59 PM | #4 |
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Yeah, I'm connecting 2 amps for my sound system
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09-03-2009, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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Well...have you tried putting the batter in facing backwards? Lengthening the cables would probably involve cutting and splicing, unless there are purpose-made cable extenders out there. If they exist, they'd be on ebay. :)
You can probably sell your Optima for a minimal loss and buy a new one that's correct for the application. Might only end up costing you $20-$30 bucks if your Optima is relatively new and in good nick. |
09-03-2009, 11:17 PM | #6 |
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BTW -if you aren't adding significant stereo amps or a winch, there isn't much advantage to the optima. Might be worth your while to sell it and buy goodies from Garm...
Of course, no one on the forum is rocking a winch...YET! |
09-06-2009, 03:23 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, most (if not all) Toyotas use a #35 battery. This is an industry designation and not from Toyota.
In other words, any manufactur's #35 battery will fit. Personally, I like Optima batteries and have one (red top) in my other car. Did you try turning the battery around? |
09-07-2009, 01:06 PM | #8 | |
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09-07-2009, 09:00 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009
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And yeah, I tried putting it in backwards. I'm probably just giving it to my brother and do have to buy a new one :/
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09-10-2009, 02:19 PM | #10 |
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Tell him you'll sell him that $500 battery for a measley $150!! :)
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09-10-2009, 02:27 PM | #11 |
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Can you install two batteries in a car? Maybe in the trunk?
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