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Hybrid Battery keeps failing?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by huntfishandtruck, Jan 16, 2017.

  1. SFO

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    Thanks for the insight on how difficult it is to offer a quality rebuilt product, with or without a warranty.

    Did you (or anyone else) have any input on the other two questions below?

     
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    Yes it would help to grid charge/ balance a battery before installing however I assume Dorman/Cardone whoever would have done that prior to shipping it. It would be better to put the money into a good verified used or new pack instead of wasting money on a rebuilt re-manufactured pack.

    Jeff''s Prolong package is a great tool. I have about a dozen of them and use them to balance my used packs before testing them and installing them in my or my customer cars. Once you have a failed pack it is too late to use the grid charger. It is for preserving and extending the life of a healthy pack. You can't revive the dead.
     
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    This intrigues me........ retrofitted Gen 3 batteries???????????? Please do tell, if posted previously, I was sleeping.
     
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    AGREED! In most cases, low-mileage USED from a recycler (breaker) is WAY better than "rebuilt". Even a NEW off-shore POS part is generally better than a "rebuilt" part, even if "name brand".