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Hybrid Battery Warrenty

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Drakba, Aug 28, 2014.

  1. Drakba

    Drakba Junior Member

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    Hello all!

    I purchased a USED 08 Prius less than a year ago, and have been loving it. I have already racked up over 10 of miles in less than 8 months.

    I was wondering about the warranty for the big hybrid battery?

    It doesn't hold a charge as long as when I got it, and I fear a replacement is in my near future.

    What is the warranty for a NY 08 Prius? Does it apply to a second owner, or original owner only?

    I saw a few threads on people posting individual cell load data, but I cannot find a detailed instruction set on how to do this myself.

    Also, anyone tried replacing the cells with Li-Ion cells?

    Thanks!

    Paul
     
    #1 Drakba, Aug 28, 2014
  2. JC91006

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    Your warranty for NY is 10year/150k miles. It applies to all owners, as long as your car is not salvaged or rebuilt.

    I would not worry about your battery, just drive it until a warning light comes on. There's really no preparing for it.
     
    #2 JC91006, Aug 28, 2014
  3. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    Sounds like you're OK on the CARB warranty...
    see threads on CARB Warranty Ins-and-Outs and 2014 CARB States (of which NY is one the 13 CARB states)
     
    #3 wjtracy, Aug 28, 2014
  4. Drakba

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    Awesome guys! THANKS!!!!
     
    #4 Drakba, Aug 28, 2014
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    check your 12 volt while you're at it.;)
     
    #5 bisco, Aug 28, 2014
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