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Does a car can start with the Hybrid Battery under 200v?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mahal, Aug 20, 2020.

  1. Mahal

    Mahal Junior Member

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    My prius have 4 battery modules under 7.2v, doesn't start. No ready light or "click" sound of starting.
    I know I have to change the modules, but i'm not sure if the gas engine should work, even with the broken modules.
    The car has not been used or started for a while.

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    #1 Mahal, Aug 20, 2020
  2. bisco

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    how is the 12v health?
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 20, 2020
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    No it will not start at 200V.

    You have the red triangle of death on the dash RTOD. Hybrid battery has failed.

    The car will not start without a healthy hybrid battery that 240 volt dc battery powers the inverter the inverter converts that high voltage dc into high voltage 3 phase ac that it uses to spin up Motor generator 2 that is used to spin up the engine till it starts.

    Bad battery no spinning.

    There's alike a million bad hybrid battery posts on this site. Lots to read.
     
    #3 edthefox5, Aug 21, 2020
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