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Toyota dealership wants to install new main battery

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Ryan1, Sep 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM.

  1. Ryan1

    Ryan1 New Member

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    my hybrid battery is fully charging to green. and car runs great. I was getting a triangle red on dash with maintenance light only. they are saying i need a whole new main battery because 1 cell has corrosion on it. are they trying to rip me off? $2700.
     
    #1 Ryan1, Sep 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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    Did the dealership give you the trouble codes that they found? If so, please list them.

    Check to see if the Hybrid battery is still in warranty. I believe it is 10 years or 150k miles, whichever comes first.
     
    #2 Brian1954, Sep 4, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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    Welcome Ryan,
    Your in the gen4 forum, so a 2016 battery should still be under warranty or just out of warranty. I believe they are warrantied for 8 years or 100K miles. Beginning in 2020, the traction battery warranty went to 10 years or 150K miles. If your just outside of manufacturer's warranty, ask for a "good will" replacement, this usually works if your a loyal customer and had all your work done there.
    The other alternative is to look for a traction pack out of a front end wreck.

    Good Luck....
     
    #3 BiomedO1, Sep 4, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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    get the trouble codes from the dealer if you paid for them. it is possible that you need a new battery on a 16 year old car, but it is also possible that the corrosion could be cleaned up.
    you will need a battery eventually if not soon, and $2,700. is a pretty good dealer price.
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 4, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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