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Starting the ICE with bad hybrid batteries

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by DWJM2513, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. DWJM2513

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    My 2005 Prius has been parked for the last 6 months due to bad hybrid batteries. Ive got a brand new 12v battery in it but cannot start the engine to get everything flowing in there. Is there something I can do to get that engine fired up and run it for 20 or so minutes with 2 dead cells in my hybrid batteries?
     
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    Probably NOT......since the 12 V battery only "enables" the vehicle to start.
    It is the HV hybrid battery that actually turns the engine over to start it.
     
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    no, you'll have to repair the battery first. is the car making ready? are you getting the red triangle? the engine is the last thing to worry about.
     
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    After six months, why the need to turn over the engine at this point?

    Not sure what level of DIY you would be willing to consider, but you could buy a used HV charger and top up the battery. Though even after charging, that failed HV battery might not have enough voltage to turn over or start the ICE.
     
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    Getting the red triangle, abs, VSC, check engine and a few codes. i think P0A80 and P3013 are the active codes. The ready light was coming up last time i got into it

    Do you have any leads to where i can buy one for a decent price? I dont have a whole lot of time or money to be throwing at the prius right now. Also just to keep things charged up and moving but I supposed I let it go too long
     
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    probably better off to get dr.prius, and just replace the bad cells for now
     
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    You might find this posting of interest then.
     
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    Let us know what part of the US you're in and we can point you to someone to help you or loan you equipment to get the battery going again.
     
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    That would be awesome! I live near Ohio University in Athens, Ohio if anyone is around here. It's like Priusville around here
     
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    What equipment do you think will "fix" cells that are "dead" ??
     
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    This is what I'm calling dead cells Screenshot_20191130-163412_Dr%20Prius.jpg
     
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    you would replace the bad cells and rebalance
     
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    I agree they look pretty dead.
    AND once in that condition, they typically can NOT be recovered.
     
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    It looks like you might have 2-4 bad modules, a quick module swap and a top balance could get you into 'ready' mode again.