Need advice for hybrid battery replacement

I talk people through these kinds of decisions all the time.

I'd be happy to discuss these things through on the phone. Feel free to call me.

A rebuilt battery is hard to quantity since there are so many people doing it so many different ways. It's way to cut corners and call it "rebuilt". Basically, though, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Where I live we have had some real ripoff artists who scammed many people out of their hard earned money. And even on this forum I see people have been quite unhappy with certain companies. Not all rebuilds are equal!

6 months is not much of a guarantee when it comes to rebuilt batteries. I would not bother putting much stock in that option.

For reference, the large reputable companies offer 3 year unlimited mile warranties.

Salvaged from a wrecked Prius would be fine if you had the tools to test it. But then again most people don't, and still it is a crap shoot.

A Gen 3 pack is not a drop in replace for a Gen 2 pack. But, technically you could dismantle a Gen 3 pack, and replace the innards from the Gen 3 pack into a Gen 2. A lot of labor involved. Lots of room for errors along the way way, but again, technically possible.

There is some danger in driving the car in its current condition. Including a fire risk. A small explosion of a failed cell may occur, it'll sound like a loud bang in the back. This can release bad stuff.

How soon do you plan on getting rid of the car?

Do you own hand tools and feel comfortable working on or replacing the battery yourself?

 

Check out this thread on the Toyota Good Will program. You may be able to get the batteries replaced by Toyota at a substantial discount. I just had the same problem with my 2006 Prius and I got new batteries installed by the dealer for $950 out the door!

HV Battery Goodwill Warranty Listing - Toyota Prius USA | PriusChat

 

if they don't come through with goodwill, i would go with dorman. $1,400., about the best rebuild quality you can get (not perfect though), a 3 year warranty, and you should be able to find someone who will install it for a few hundred.
all the best!

 

Here's what I did on my 2006 with only 49k miles: My P0A080 fault code and battery rebuild | PriusChat

GOOD LUCK!

 

West,
If you plan to follow fotomo's lead, I have plenty of modules available.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm happy to talk to you on the phone and discuss options. There is a lot of information to sort through.

 

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