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Gen 2 Battery Replacement questions

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by notgreg, Apr 30, 2024.

  1. notgreg

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    I have a 2004 Prius that needs a traction battery. I have pulled codes in the past and it was indicated then. 210,000 miles now and getting the Red Triangle and limp mode every time I drive it so I'm going to keep it parked until I get this taken care of. Anyway, I'm leaning towards having the dealer replace it mainly so I can get the 3 year warranty but my dealer seems to think it's 1 year only. I was wondering if someone had a link to the 3 year warranty info that I could print and bring to my dealer for confirmation.

    One other question, I bought this new in 03 and have had very little trouble with it. I'm thinking if I spend a few grand replacing the battery I'll get 5-10 more years out out of it. I expect more stuff to wear out/need replacing but assume the engine will last at least 50-100K more. Is this reasonable? Anyone out there having issues with their gen 2 prius after battery replacement? Any problems getting parts for them at this point?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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    I think the site had a hiccup. This post is listed (mistakenly) on the gen.1 board, and when the topic is clicked I suddenly find myself in the gen.2 forum! How is that possible?
     
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    the site has a lot of hiccups
     
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    if the engine isn't burning a lot of oil, you should be fine. oem battery replacement is the best solution. you could call toyota and ask about the warranty. i thought one year was if a dealer didn't install it. either way, i wouldn't worry about it. the batteries have proven nearly flawless.
    the brake actuator could be the next potential large expense, no way of knowing
     
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    Thanks for the heads up.
     
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    I did find on the web
    where it talks about 36 month /unlimited mileage warranty if the dealer sells it and installs it. This site won't let me post the link, I'm a new user. Makes sense I guess.

    Anyway, It's cheap to drive. Feels like it's 20 years old but everything works except the traction battery. Have not noticed much oil loss. I've got 2000 m on the last change and now that you brought it up, I'm going to go check the dipstick!

    Thank you very much,
     
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    The brake pump and accumulator will go at some point that's a $1,400 part but that and the battery are the two big issues and the generation two is good to go unlike some of the other models
     
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    I replaced the traction battery of my previous 2007 Prius in 2021 with an OEM Panasonic and the dealer told me the warranty was for 3 years.
     
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    No hiccup, the post was likely created in the Gen 1 forum and moved to the correct forum by a moderator. A link that points to the new location was left in the Gen 1 forum in case the OP went looking for it there.
     
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    Quite possible I posted it incorrectly but I don't know how. Anyway, 3 cheers for the moderators! Thanks for the insight.
     
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    So, since I want to keep this a long time, do you normally just go to the dealer for the brake pump and accumulator or is there a good aftermarket solution? Might be smart for me to get the parts before they become un-obtanium or double in price at some point.

    Thanks!
     
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    Yes it looks like nobody's going to pick up rebuilding these things there are some parts available but everything is really sketchy so if you can find a low mileage or not a low mileage car but a car and a tow lot where that was the last thing somebody did and then the battery went out and they junk the car you'd be shocked how often this happens usually like I say Prius owners are anal about receipts the glove box will be full of receipts I just go through and look see the break accumulator pump assembly was replaced 8,000 miles ago a dealer that did it and everything and well there you go or there are some places that people have got them for $700 which is basically half price or $850 somewhere in there If I was in the market and saw something like that I would probably just go ahead and buy it because I'm generally planning to keep the car for $600,000 so if it's worthy of that and that kind of shape then I don't mind buying a few parts
     
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