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Dave, My ReInVolt battery is still going strong. You sent it to me when my 2004 Prius was at 194k miles and it is now at 280k miles. Thank's...
There was an "always on" kit for the Gen2 Prius offered by Elearnaid a while back. JeffD
The battery codes are about your HV (Traction) battery, not the 12v battery. There are many threads discussing your repair options, but it does...
The clicking is the brake accumulator pump. JeffD
If any of you need the Gen2 Prius Technical manual, send me a PM and I will reply with links to zip archives (there are two: 2004-2005 and...
If the fuses are on the AC output, You still need protection on the DC input side. Note that 80 amps at 13.8 volts is 1100 watts and your inverter...
The volts/cell is determined by the chemistry involved. NiMh cells are 1.2 v/cell (we have 6 in series in each of our 28 modules). Lion varies...
Honda had a lot of trouble with NiMh IMA battery failures within the warranty period. Toyota extended HV battery life by limiting the SOC range...
Don't forget to lubricate the slide pins while you have the caliper off the rotor. It also has a special lubricant. JeffD
Both a load test at reasonably high current and watching the self discharge rate (after a few days) are useful in identifying weak modules. If...
I agree with the above analysis, but can the Lion battery really handle 130 amp discharge/charge currents without shortening the useful life? We...
Steve at Autobeyours.com probably did his standard MFD rebuild which involves re-flowing the solder and changing out some capacitors that are...
NO AWD! I am very disappointed that Toyota doesn't perceive the market in the US for AWD. JeffD
Jeremy, You can do a reasonable test of the 12v battery using the "Vehicle Signal Check" display. See: Weird stuff happening? MPGs dropping?...
Steve, In hot climates (like AZ) you should expect that many modules suffer early degradation. In milder climes (like here in CT), It is common...
See if you can find a local source for Nokian WRg3 tires. They are LRR and have great traction in wet/snow/ice conditions. JeffD
Frank, If you need the Gen2 maintenance manual, send me a PM and I'll respond with a link to zip archives on my web server. JeffD
That was (is) the Gen2 2004 and 2005 versions the design flaw was fixed in the 2006+ versions. I have a 2004 - 20.5k miles till the odometer...
Bob, It was your due diligence on Taylor's ReInVolt rebuilding process that convinced me to get a rebuilt HV battery for my 2004 Prius from them...
Dorman bought the ReInVolt business from Dave Taylor (Taylor Automotive : Automotive Service and Maintenance in Sanford, NC). I have one of...
