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  1. ruidboi

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    Ok I have decided to buy a brand new hybrid battery instead of a rebuilt battery or fixing the old one. I see one on ebay for about $2700. My part number on my hybrid battery is G9280-47100 .
    My car is a 2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID HATCHBACK 4-DR. My question is the battery I'm looking to buy has a different part number and I'm wondering if it's compatible. The part number on the battery I'm looking at is G9510-47031.

    Will this battery work in my car?
     
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    who is selling new toyota batteries on ebay?
     
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    ...are we' talking Bahamas? not sure what Prius version they have (US vs. EU) also shipping probably not easy
     
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    You are correct, in that case the OP should try to buy the battery via one of his local Toyota dealers since the US eBay seller in question will ship only to the 48 contiguous US states.
     
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    The core charge on that website brings it up to $3,776.88 .
    I'm all for recycling but I live in the Bahamas and it will cost too much to ship my old battery back to them. So I may have to stick with the $3109 from ebay. I will get the battery shipped to my address in Miami so no problems there. Its just I was wondering if the battery from ebay was compatible with my car because I see it has a different part number than mine? Also If anyone knows any other reputable website that sells new Original Toyota hybrid battery for cheaper than $3100 what doesn't require me to ship the old battery back please let me know. Also its a US prius
     
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    I sell new batteries and I have never been able to purchase them without returning a core (or forfeiting the core fee).
    Too bad simply replacing a few modules did not work out for you. Way cheaper to ship modules than a whole pack!
     
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    Anyone selling legit OEM Toyota traction batteries is going to require a core charge (mandated by Toyota in order to ensure old batteries are managed properly). I had a heck of a time even finding a place online that would ship me an OEM battery at all since they were all claiming the traction batteries required hazmat shipping (ie crazy expensive). I would be really cautious about assuming this was a legit new OEM battery until you find out the circumstances.
     
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    i think ruidboi is saying the battery he is looking at is cheaper even though he is forfeiting the core exchange cost. it would appear that no one knows why the number is different. they only make one battery per generation. maybe a conversation with the seller, it might just be a mistake.
     
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    Yes, that's right.
    He is being quoted a price that includes him forfeiting the core charge.
    Interesting that they would allow him to keep the container as well. Unless of course they are transferring it.
    Toyota has a special container that says Property of Toyota all over it.
     
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    I just got my new battery but it looks like it doesn't include the ecu. Is there a guide I can follow to take it off the old battery and put it on the new battery? 20140917_204917.jpg 20140917_204926.jpg
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    You are correct, you need to move the system main relays and traction battery ECU to the new battery case. You can download factory repair manual info at techinfo.toyota.com which will be helpful. For example, you can download the exploded parts diagram to obtain tightening torques, obtain safety procedures etc.
     
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    Would it be possible for you to open up the case and look at the serial number of the modules and post it? I'm interested in when your new pack was manufactured, the serial number contains that information.

    I want to know if you are getting newly manufactured modules. All the modules should be in numerical order. I just need one of the modules serial number. Thanks
     
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    The pictures really do look like a new battery.
    I would also be very interested in knowing a module serial #
     
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    It's a new battery alright. It has all those extra warning stickers on the case. Oem packs don't have all those stickers
     
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    I saw this number on the first module not sure if it's the serial number, but if it is can you share the manufacturing date with me?
    014PNK
    07344L
    B3

    Also I'm finished disassembling the old pack to get the main battery cable and other stuff to the new battery, but in the Toyota tech info repair manual it gives precise torque measurements for the bolts when reassembling. Is it mission critical to apply the exact torque on the bolts because my torque wrench won't be here until about next week wenesday?
     
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    Of course it is best. But it's up to you.
    Too tight will break things.
    Too loose with create arcing or loss of voltage.
    It's possible to shear off the battery module stud if you torque too much. Maybe get a feel with a junk module.

    If you don't do it now you must go back in if you want it done right.

    But the reality is.... You probably won't. There's nothing more permanent than a temporary fix.
     
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    It should be 1 long sequence of numbers and letters. The 2nd module should have the same number off by 1 digit, 3rd off by another and so on to the 28 modules. I would like one of those numbers if you have it