On Site Mechanic to Replace Battery Cell - Los Angeles

The rate for the 1 module swap for $375 - $495 is probably the same as you getting the $800 regeneration quote. One is just higher priced and comes with a warranty. Do you know the difference?

Many people will just do a module swap and offer you a warranty (if you can even find them later) for a higher price. It could be the same easy module swap at a higher cost. Many of these "mobile" guys, if you are using one, will not be around when you need the warranty. So you have to be very careful in getting a warranty service at a higher cost, you have to make sure the company is legit and will be around when you need the warranty (which you most likely will need on a rebuild)

 

There is very low risk of high voltage shock if you go slowly and purposefully and ask for assistance. You can call me any time 608-729-4082 to talk things through.

The high level readings like this make it difficult to find anything other than existing gross errors. Hard to find other modules state of health without getting more granular data by individually testing each of the 28 modules. But that is more time and more expense.

Often they go instantly as one shorts enough to cause problems .

Driving only 15k a year makes me nervous that you may regularly using that warranty. An old battery, especially since that has been tinkered with, does not like to sit unused for periods of time. Regular use every few days is best.

If you can get the warranty clarified it will help you when you need to activate it.

Is just the replaced module warrantied? That is likely.

What happens when a different module fails? Do you have to pay the $800 regeneration fee again?

Mainly get questions answered so you understand and are prepared for the additional dollars you need to pay as the next failure happens .

 

But it really is NOT......unless he puts in ALL brand new cells......which is highly unlikely for that price.
Are you willing to go back to him every 3-4 months when another of your old cells fails ??

 

One more time: Despite the marketing hype from the people who make the "rejuvenating" equipment, you really can NOT raise the dead.
A battery is a chemical process and over time the chemicals that make it work deteriorate. Once that happens, they can NOT be brought back to life. That is a simple fact.
Any perceived improvement will be short lived and it can actually make matters worse.

 

+1
+ all.

This is the CLASSIC "pay me now or pay me later" scenario.
If you go the $800 route then you need to start saving for a refurbished battery immediately.

GOOD LUCK!

Let us know how it turns out.

 

Great news!!

Well done to @ericbecky as well!

 

What are you going to put in? A replacement module, a new Toyota OEM battery or something else?

Definitely let us know how the process goes. I may be in your shoes before too long, so I'm very interested.