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Old 06-26-2009, 09:55 AM   #121
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windstrings: You're right, you explained correctly what it happens with the batteries. You pay only 30USD and you can fix yourself the car very easy. Why to pay for a new battery pack?

3000USD is 4 times my salary from Europe.. I wouldn't get moneys from the bank to make this repair, if my car would be out of warranty..

Anyway, it's from 2007, so I don't worry for hybrid system for the next 6 years.
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Old 06-26-2009, 10:24 AM   #122
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windstrings: You're right, you explained correctly what it happens with the batteries. You pay only 30USD and you can fix yourself the car very easy. Why to pay for a new battery pack?

3000USD is 4 times my salary from Europe.. I wouldn't get moneys from the bank to make this repair, if my car would be out of warranty..

Anyway, it's from 2007, so I don't worry for hybrid system for the next 6 years.
Without further highjacking this thread... I'll have to see if anyone has posted instructions as to how to go about doing this.... this sounds like a good backup fix.

Wouldn't it be fun to take your 13Year old and have him help you do such a mod!
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Without further highjacking this thread... I'll have to see if anyone has posted instructions as to how to go about doing this.... this sounds like a good backup fix.
Indeed, it's a good backup fix.. and very cheap. If you find something, just please provide me a link here to read, or give me a PM. I'm really interested by this issue of an defective cell.

For your information, just read also this link, it may be a good source of information:
Traction Battery Failure at 107,000, need help wtih dealer

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Wouldn't it be fun to take your 13Year old and have him help you do such a mod!
I would learn my boy also to do such moods.. Let's see first when will be.. what will be, a girl or a boy.
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Old 06-29-2009, 08:01 PM   #124
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Buy some wheels, springs, and little mods. Have him work with you to modify the car over the weekends.
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:17 PM   #125
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Maybe not drive a Prius? Or let your son have his own mind? I dunno.
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Old 07-06-2009, 08:28 PM   #126
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Adding some aftermarket rims and lowering springs is a good option. Or if you have that extra money, a custom paint job (of your son's favorite color) could do the trick.

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Old 07-06-2009, 08:43 PM   #127
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Flames, there is nothing like adding flames to add cool!
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Old 07-07-2009, 03:49 AM   #128
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You guys do realize that this 13 year old boy this thread is about is prob. 18 right now..and still doesnt care about his fathers car..lol
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