Is there a proper sequence to recharge individual hybrid-modules?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by priuslyfe, Apr 22, 2026 at 8:58 PM.

  1. priuslyfe

    priuslyfe Member

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    I have the pack off the 2007 Prius and I'm using a Vector 12V (2/4/6amp) charger. I have it on 2amps charging and am checking each module after 30 minutes. The problem is charging one module affects the module next to it. I am using a 12V battery-tester and after charging it read "recharge-retest" on the healthy module and the module next to it loses voltage/battery health.

    I tried searching for how to charge them but am only finding methods for more advanced-charging machines.

    1. should I take each individual module off and charge it so as not to affect the module next to it? this causes the module to swell and is not encouraged as its best to keep the module in the pack while charging.

    2. If I leave it in the pack what is the sequence to charge the modules that are bad/low? There are 8 modules aka 4 blocks on the right-side of this picture below that are bad (8modules/blocks 1-4...reading blocks as right to left). The rest are reading at 7.4 and above.


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    Each module (28) is 8 volts... Each block of two modules (14) is 16 volts. With a 12volt charge you'll either be overcharging a module or undercharging a block and it won't work. You can either buy a charger that charges up to 8 volt range or a charger that charges to a 16 volt range or a charger that charges to a 250v range.
     
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    It did work for charging up a module that was at 6.5 to 8.1 in the middle of the pack. the module next to it remained at 7.5