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Keep or not 156k rust, bad cell

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by SanGregprius, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. SanGregprius

    SanGregprius Junior Member

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    Rough times. My catalytic converter was stolen 2 months ago -$2300. Just replaced my 12v -$200. Jut did breaks. Now car is having hard time going up hills and All warning lights are on. Took out HIV battery and found all cells at 8.1 except one is at 6.7v
    I also found water in the back 12v well and used silicone to seal it up and did a hack job painting over rust.
    Taking out HIV battery I've found some rust in other areas. Car's in CA coast area. Wondering if I should bother trying one replacing one cell or get a green battery. I don't see many people posting results after a few months about doing 1 cell. I feel like scraping the carl but I just dumped all this money into it.

    Thanks for your thoughts.
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    both good options. after it's up and running, then consider if you want to sell. might even be worth a brand spanking new battery for $1,600. at 156k, but they will probably steal the cat again
     
  3. Prius717

    Prius717 Junior Member

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    Heard heard of so many cats been stolen until today when I joined this forum. What is up with that?