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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    Well - thank you Grumpy - certainly living up to your name. i followed advice from here and youtube and it all appeared to work for a year. I...
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    there wasn't a warranty - it was over 100k miles at the time, so £1,500 was the quote from Toyota.
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    I replaced a cell in the HV last year, so I know the signs. Last 12 months has been good - Nothing wrong until the aux battery failed yesterday....
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    The girl knew of it, just couldn't find the details... even if i'd booked in for a HHCin the next few days, it still would have failed before then.
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    How would I even get close to getting a free HV battery??! Will be sure to ask about the inverter coolant pump tomorrow. Frankly, I'm about ready...
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    No codes yet, will have to get back to them tomorrow 8am and see what I can arrange
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Chelmsford, Essex

    Chelmsford, Essex
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    I'm in Chelmsford, Essex
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    Not going well here. Toyota replaced the auxillary battery. Tried to arrange service and HHC but she couldn't find details, said i'd call back...
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    Oh well, battery now completely stuffed - can't even unlock the doors. (also parked in our shared parking which is inaccessible to tow trucks, and...
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 28, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    HHC interests me - so read on Toyota site, as you say... "With each Hybrid Health Check you will get up to 1 year or 10,000 miles extension...
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 28, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    Exacty right - booked in for saturday morning 9.30am, £95 with fitting and vat. Just hoping it can last until saturday!
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 28, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    Sounds like I need to sort this pronto - I'll report back with my bill from Toyota :-(
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 27, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    Thanks John - I could fit it myself i'm sure, but I think I'll see how much Toyota want first. If Toyota decide to have a laugh tomorrow - what...
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 27, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Red Triangle, drives well, but battery at 9.6V - am I on the right track?

    I have a UK 2006 Prius, 120K on the clock. Yesterday had slightly odd thing where car was not locking, just "clicked" once, but doors didn't lock....
    Post by: chickenboy, Oct 27, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting