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2012 plug-in Dead Hybrid Battery- what to do?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Jen888, Dec 2, 2021.

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  1. Jen888

    Jen888 New Member

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    I’m looking for help- my hybrid battery is dead in my 2012 Prius plug-in. The dealership shop has looked at it, and it is currently there They say a new battery is 10k (if they can find one, they say). Just doesn’t seem worth it on this ten year old car w/ 115,000 miles. And yet- I’m really disappointed I can’t get more years out of this car. Mechanic says this is really rare for the battery to die at this age. Dealership says they will buy the car for a few hundred dollars??? The tires alone are worth more than that! What should I do? Thanks for your help.
     
    #1 Jen888, Dec 2, 2021
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    schja01 One of very few in Chicagoland

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    I think I'd look for a 3rd party repair shop that does hybrids and see if they can find a used or refurbished battery and install it. I don't know how rare the 2012 PIP is. Dealers will always be pricey as you've found out.
     
    #2 schja01, Dec 2, 2021
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    you don't have the 10/150 warranty in maine?

    would you mind telling us what symptoms you had, and what trouble codes the dealership pulled.
     
    #3 bisco, Dec 2, 2021
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    #4 Aegean, Dec 2, 2021
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