Both the car and the battery are here, I will update with pictures and more info tomorrow.
I picked up the battery earlier today. Here are some photos:
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats
Probably just a dead cell or two in the battery.
Less than $50 fix, just replace the cell(s) with low voltage...
Fairly easy fix, only major problem is lifting the battery out, heavy...
Google Prius battery fix....
Replacing individual cells is a short-term fix. Usually the other cells have experienced significant deterioration as well.
Originally Posted By: edwardh1
to the first and 2nd posters
are those prices DIY?
most of us will not DIY on a Prius.
and there are not many $50 dealer fixes (post 2,) post 1 is an installed battery price?? or just the part with no ;labor?
Just the part. No labor.
Originally Posted By: pandus13
The Critic/OP,
It seems your friend's Prius hit all the "bad" things list: hot area and short tripping in a less hot area...
P.S. My '13 Mazda5 battery died at 30-35k miles: former Texas car then local mom-mobile...
Thank you for any updates.
Upon further review, it appears that the vehicle has been driven for 1300 miles in the last 12 months, and its last trip was over 3 weeks ago. It also stays parked outside.
Originally Posted By: PandaBear
Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Another cost saving on these cars is they have no alternator or starter to fail. No transmission clutches either.
The stator is a common problem in many high mile Prius, at near 200k usually.
Still, it will probably even out cost wise vs the transmission or starter / alternator cost.
This is a problem with the Gen 1's, not the Gen 2's.