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Good source for HV replacement modules?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by turbo5spd-prius, Mar 7, 2024.

  1. turbo5spd-prius

    turbo5spd-prius Junior Member

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    I have the dreaded RTOD, though it's disappeared on its own for now, Techstream says I need to replace the hybrid battery. I don't have the cash for that. What's a good source for modules these days, new or used?
     
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    I consider myself lucky to find a dismantled battery in a u pull it lot. I got three modules from the end of the pack for $20. Only needed one.
    I identified my bad block using torque. Well it told me which pack of two modules was charging abnormally and when I removed all the modules in that block one had only 5V
    I would think that you could find cells from someone here or maybe from a rebuilder on craigslist. The latter should have a better idea of the cells health
     
    #2 Frontporch, Mar 17, 2024
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  4. turbo5spd-prius

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    Thanks for the suggestion. I've called around salvage yards with no luck so far. One wanted to sell me a whole pack for 1400...
     
    #4 turbo5spd-prius, Mar 28, 2024
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    The closest LKQ lot to us has a deal where they send all the Prius packs off to an unnamed battery refurbishing company. Can't get any HV pack parts from them at all.
     
    #5 pasadena_commut, Mar 29, 2024
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    I have a battery, modules manufactured in January 2022, which I am going to sell for 1400.
     
    #6 Carall, Mar 30, 2024
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    I'm really not surprised to hear this... Unfortunate for us DIY'ers when we need a module or two but I guess there aren't many, % wise, who work on their own cars, much less HV batteries.
     
    #7 turbo5spd-prius, Mar 31, 2024
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    That sounds nice but my bank account's not agreeable to it at the moment.
     
    #8 turbo5spd-prius, Mar 31, 2024
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