'07 Prius - P0A80 and other DTCs... Advice please?

The basic diagnostic from the Prius computers, points to 1 bad block. That does not mean all the other blocks are in good shape. Just means it hasn't deteriorated to the point where it's pick up as a problem.

If you are planning to use this car for the next 8 years, then buy a new battery and forget about it. As rebuilding a battery, would not last long. You will probably have to repeat the process again when the other modules fail. Also proper balancing of the battery pack when you are done is essential to a (more) lasting repair.

 

It's probably just the way you worded it but I want to point out in case you don't know that the Dorman is not new and they did what you are considering: reading all the modules and only replacing the bad one(s); IOW, not new. AFAIK, only Toyota is selling a battery with new cells.

 

if you buy a new battery, when the car is no longer worth repairing, you can resell the battery on ebay.

 

If you can get an OEM for $2200, just do that. That will give you at least 8 years of reliable service. And when you sell the car, it'll be worth more money because you have a trouble free new battery installed.

Dorman is a temporary option and will most likely require you to claim warranty service within the 3 years. At half the price of a new OEM battery, it's really not worth it. When it's time to sell the car, it will also be worth less money because it has a rebuilt battery instead of NEW.

If you can afford the new battery, that would be the best choice here.

 

Replace the bad module and recondition your existing battery (the one you already know the history of) for under $500. Then maintain the hybrid battery regularly to keep it going strong for the long term. Enjoy several more years of life from your current battery while feeling happy that you saved yourself thousands of dollars:
Prolong Battery Systems FAQ - Hybrid Automotive

 

the dorman has a 3 year warranty on parts. someone has to put it in, and replace it if it fails. there have been some failures, but no way to put a % on it. if you diy, it's not an issue, and they are good about it. of course, your car is down for a few days. there are also some good reports about longevity.
it seems to be hit or miss, and maybe that's the nature of battery rebuilding. the cells you don't replace can become problematic at any time, even if you balance during rebuilding.
that should get you 3 years +, but idk if it's worth savings the 800 bucks.
jeff's solution above seems to be a good one for the diy'er.

 

Wallet flush watch out. Still wait for independent lab results for your prouduct.

 

we'll probably get it around the same time as dorman independent lab testing results.

 

Haven't we've covered this already

We have provided more than enough evidence for a reasonable person to evaluate our products. We have provided independent Techstream testing:
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We've provided numerous before and after data graphs:



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We've provided more than enough evidence to demonstrate that our products work exactly as advertised and that people who use our products like our products. They work for the same reason that cycling individual modules with hobby chargers work, our application is innovative and this is why we have patents pending, but the baseline technology is widely known. It's hardly something that needs to be proven all over again by "independent tests".

We are starting to think that maybe you don't want to be convinced. Maybe you just want to follow us around and throw negativity our way. If so that's OK, we are honored you care enough to bother. We will keep on Extending the Life of Peoples Hybrids - whether you believe our products work or not . . .

 

Just wondering, do you have evidence otherwise?

As a prolong charger owner, I have no double-blind independent testing but I have found that the voltage readings on my repaired 06 pack (charged/discharged routines) are much more equal in value to others who have posted their readings like the OP. My modules are now .01-.02 volts of each other.

FWIW

 

We've provided more than enough evidence to demonstrate that our products work exactly as advertised and that people who use our products like our products. They work for the same reason that cycling individual modules with hobby chargers work, our application is innovative and this is why we have patents pending, but the baseline technology is widely known. It's hardly something that needs to be proven all over again by "independent tests".

We are starting to think that maybe you don't want to be convinced. Maybe you just want to follow us around and throw negativity our way. If so that's OK, we are honored you care enough to bother. We will keep on Extending the Life of Peoples Hybrids - whether you believe our products work or not . . .[/QUOTE]


We've provided numerous ridAutomotive.com Charger Impressions | PriusChat
and now this PriusChat member's review is available as well:
[Review] Prolong Reconditioning Kit | PriusChat

We've provided you with the link to the dozens of reviews on our FB page:
Hybrid Automotive LLC | Facebook
and to hundreds of reviews on our eBay page:
eBay Feedback Profile for hybridautomotive

We've provided more than enough evidence to demonstrate that our products work exactly as advertised and that people who use our products like our products. They work for the same reason that cycling individual modules with hobby chargers work, our application is innovative and this is why we have patents pending, but the baseline technology is widely known. It's hardly something that needs to be proven all over again by "independent tests".

We are starting to think that maybe you don't want to be convinced. Maybe you just want to follow us around and throw negativity our way. If so that's OK, we are honored you care enough to bother. We will keep on Extending the Life of Peoples Hybrids - whether you believe our products work or not . . .[/QUOTE]
Your reviews are not done by inpendent lab justs sales claim by you to flush people wallets that have a problem with there hybrid battery seen you in action try your sales pitch on people I

You have not provide any lab tests to your claim. Just sales pitch by you try to flush people
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You have no lab test prove your product works.just reviews and claims .you have no lab

ff652, post: 2408656, member: 120798"]Haven't we've covered this already

We have provided more than enough evidence for a reasonable person to evaluate our products. We have provided independent Techstream testing:
Independent Techstream Testing - Hybrid Automotive

We've provided numerous before and after data graphs:



We've provided this independent review from a fellow Prius chat member:
HybridAutomotive.com Charger Impressions | PriusChat
and now this PriusChat member's review is available as well:
[Review] Prolong Reconditioning Kit | PriusChat

We've provided you with the link to the dozens of reviews on our FB page:
Hybrid Automotive LLC | Facebook
and to hundreds of reviews on our eBay page:
eBay Feedback Profile for hybridautomotive

We've provided more than enough evidence to demonstrate that our products work exactly as advertised and that people who use our products like our products. They work for the same reason that cycling individual modules with hobby chargers work, our application is innovative and this is why we have patents pending, but the baseline technology is widely known. It's hardly something that needs to be proven all over again by "independent tests".

We are starting to think that maybe you don't want to be convinced. Maybe you just want to follow us around and throw negativity our way. If so that's OK, we are honored you care enough to bother. We will keep on Extending the Life of Peoples Hybrids - whether you believe our products work or not . . .[/QUOTE]
Jeff you have no independent lab tests . if you did you would have post such just sales claims and reviews can be skew easily by seller try to flush people wallets no lab test data to prove your product works.patient office does not prove product works you know that no labt

 

Jeff you have no inpendent labs test prove your claim just reviews and sales claims. If you had lab test you would have post them. Patient office does not test products you know that just another sales claim by you. Every time somebody post a hybrid battery issue.you post and run your sales pitch.this is my opinion wallet flush by you and other try to make a fast buck on grid chargers buyer beware no lab tests just claims snake oil have a nice day jeff

 

But they are not claims by me alone. They are claims by hundreds of "independent" customers who have actually used our product, unlike yourself. Are you implying that the hundreds of them are lying also?

 

Used your prod

No lab results review can be skewed