dying battery

Are you looking for a new or used HV battery replacement?

 

Yes, your battery is failing and is no longer safe to drive.

Sorry, I have no recommendations for your area but will advise to investigate the reputation of the company you choose because at even for lasting 1 year there's a good possibility of using their warranty (if it comes with one). Some warranties are for the battery only and you're responsible for the labor (or paying for the labor).

GOOD LUCK!

 

If you can DIY install, there are a bunch of dealers down there that offer OTC sales at affordable prices.

Maybe @JC91006 would be interested in bucking a new battery in for you.

If not, then you could try @Avi's Advanced Automotive, or someone who is closer to your location in LA (large area down there).

 

Dang battery died? He bought that car from me!

Well that battery with 266k miles will be stressed in this heat.

I recommend a new battery vs repairing one with 266k miles on it

 

How long ago did you rebuild it and how many miles since the rebuild?

Rebalance the pack?

 

251k to 266k. Yeah I rebalance that battery

A top balance may help that battery but it'll be a band aid repair

 

Age since rebuild?

You do the rebalancing with a Prolong setup?

Just trying ascertain the longevity of a rebalance .

Always looking for more data.

 

Oh less than a year on this balance.

Prolong type setup but this is what I'm afraid of as these Prolong balanced won't prevent failures. So people that buy a prolong still end up buying new batteries.

Fotomoto did just that, didn't want to keep repairing with his prolong, went with a new battery

 

That's a battery code, not a fan. But in this heat, you'll see batteries die off quickly

 

I wish people pulled their battery as soon as the P0A080 code hit for the first time. Doing a thorough cleaning of corrosion and load testing on each of the 28 modules and several discharge/recharge cycles (aka:battery reconditioning) manually or via Prolong system is how you get the data to find which module is bad.

The sooner you do it, the less damage to the good remaining modules. Of course this process is not for folks easily intimidated, as high voltage requires basic shop safety skills and the ability to not forget about a module your discharging, as well as making sure you're using a smart charger so you don't forget you're recharging is essential. Prius Chat google searches has lots of help with this stuff, especially now during the hot weather when battery stress is highest in Northern Hemisphere.

As for who to do the work if you aren't a DIY extremist, there's tons of mobile services on Craigslist that are of rather questionable skills. Some are probably great, some probably the opposite and just out to harvest your best modules They'll charge $800-$1600, or you can get a new rack of batteries from Toyota for $2K plus 5.5 hours to install for 3 year warranty or 1 year warrant if you DIY.

I strongly believe that with all the aging Prius on the road the best thing we can do is make sure we all have a local ASE certified mechanic who's willing to specialize in Hybrid pack repair and as soon as the Hybrid battery error code hits you take it to shop and they first check to confirm it's not a clogged cooling fan or bad 12volt, and then they put in a loaner hybrid pack and off you go an hour or two later and come back to swap it out when your pack is rebuilt. Getting as much life out of these pack before they're recycled is the responsible eco-minded thing to do!!!!

 

This is a good deal for a 2016 battery, no core charge and you can pick up

Elearnaid, near your neck of the woods

 

He's legit, really good reviews. Another member just bought one for $1000.

Not plug and play. You are just buying the modules, replace yours. You get a discount by not buying the case.

 

Just get a price on modules, no case. It'll be less

He seems to have lots of these from wrecks, maybe you can get a cheaper one. 2016 pack will outlast your car