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HV Battery Diagnosis & Battery Supplier Options

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by tlc1896, Jun 27, 2015.

  1. tlc1896

    tlc1896 Junior Member

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    Yesterday my 2004 Prius w 178K miles, dash lit up with the dreaded triangle, check engine, brake, and vsc lit. Also verified with my scanner the P0A80 code. And only 1 or 2 bars shows on the MFD display.

    Spoke to Toyota who indicated the first step is to "diagnose" the problem, at a cost of 110.00 USD. What other mechanical failures could result in these symptoms? Car, so far runs ok. Their new battery quote was $2700, plus labor.This seems like a lot of money to invest in my 04 vehicle.

    So I am seeking info from other members on the remanufactured/rebuilt HV battteries, and their experiences and reliability data with various US-based suppliers including Dorman Products (formerly RE-Involt) and others.
     
    #1 tlc1896, Jun 27, 2015
  2. bisco

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    there are plenty of threads here, with tons of experiences. good, bad an in between. anything less than a new battery is mostly a crapshoot. check your 12 volt health first, it's quick and easy. stop by an auto zone for a free reading of the trouble codes. all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 27, 2015
  3. JC91006

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    You don't need the dealer to diagnose the problem, you already have the code P0a80. The dealer will tell you the same thing after getting your $110.

    If your car is running well and you feel you are not ready to trade up to a new vehicle, spending $2700 plus labor would be a good investment. But just so you know, Toyota has designed these cars to go around 200,000 miles, so it's really a crap shoot whether or not it'll last much longer with major issues. Reading the threads here, the Prius most likely will hold well beyond 200k miles.
     
    #3 JC91006, Jun 27, 2015
  4. AshokTexas

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    It is mixed bag of luck for me. My 2004 prius I put 330K miles, no engine or HV battery trouble until I wrecked it. 2008 prius with 150K miles seems to have a bad brake actuator & showing signs of battery dying.
     
    #4 AshokTexas, May 10, 2022
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