Wrecking MK1 Prius, 1998, sell whole or parts. IN AUSTRALIA!!!

Were you able to get any answers concerning your prius that could start but couldn't move? I am facing similar problems.
I would be glad if I got some answers. I was wondering if the batteries need replacement.

 

There is a yahoo group called Mk1_Prius, and I recall that several posters there are also down under. Suggest you bring this up there as well.

 

I am in Canberra, and I also have a 1998 Grey Import (NHW10 Prius), bought it unseen from Queensland.

I was able to get it going i(t had all the problems mentioned), and I am now looking for a right hand drive shaft, so if you are going to sell your prius('s...es ???), or even just some parts, I am definitely interested.

As to getting yours going again, I deliberately bought a non going Prius, specifically to learn about batteries, hybrids and electric vehicles in general (so that one day I might just convert a car to electric for the "Hell of it", most likely a Porsche 944).

I had my battery back repaired, and I also paid for an auxillary power feed (Power Jockey), so that under severe power conditions (Uphill, hard accelleration etc), my Prius also uses the 12 volt Battery to provide an of additional power (almost 175 watts, so that the Prius keeps up with standard traffic from the traffic lights).

The wife has taken a shine to my grey baby, so now I have to share the Prius, she likes the height of the seats, how quiet it is, (and the incredible milegage).

This week I will be updating the Satellite Navigation system, so it doesnt look like I am driving in the ocean, somewhere off Japan.

Send me a message if you would like to talk about parts etc.

John H

 

Hi John H, I am in queensland with the same model Prius that has a sick hybrid battery. I was quoted about $4000 to get the cells checked and repaired which is a great price compared to other quotes I've received. I'm tossing up whether to fork out and then sell it as a going car (for possibly $5,500) or hope to find a battery enthusiast who would take it off my hands for about $1500 - what do you think my chances are? and where would I go to sell it??
any advice sincerely appreciated Flatbat

 

I realize you are in australia, but I would look at getting a rebuilt Re-Involt pack from the states. With the USD being so low, you would come out way ahead. Under $1500USD for the pack using GenII (2004-2009) cells which are far superior inside of the older style pack for a direct swap. Cross Pacific shipping should be a couple hundred for something of that weight, but that is way lower than what you are finding.

 

As an FYI, Re-Involt's prices are at FAQ.

Only problem is, I don't know if their packs will work on the NHW10 which is what these folks have. We never got the NHW10 in the US and it uses D-cells internally, unlike any Prius we ever got.

At least from John's Stuff - Toyota Prius History, the pack voltage is close enough (looking at Original aka NHW10 vs. Classic aka NHW11).

 

Forgot this was for the NHW10... It wouldn't hurt to send an email to them just to see if maybe they toyed with the idea and/or know of a way to fix it. They are smart folks and worst case if you shipped your pack to them I am sure they could revive it.