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Forum: Hybrids Yesterday, 08:33 PM
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Posted By S Keith
Either it has failed again in short, or you have...

Either it has failed again in short, or you have another short elsewhere.

Disconnect this plug:
...
Forum: Hybrids 04-14-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 715
Posted By S Keith
Fuse box under hood. One down from top right -...

Fuse box under hood. One down from top right - check the AM2 fuse.



A/C can be engaged from the steering wheel buttons. If steering wheel buttons don't work, you also have a failed clock...
Forum: Hybrids 04-10-2024, 01:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 715
Posted By S Keith
Because these are common failures of the Gen2. ...

Because these are common failures of the Gen2.

1: Combo meter. Extremely common failure. $150 DIY fix.
2: Likely the blend door actuator. Cheap part but a real pain to replace. ~$50 DIY fix
3:...
Forum: Hybrids 01-30-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
80% is the lead-acid standard to determine "end...

80% is the lead-acid standard to determine "end of life." It's been carried over to other chemistries.

It is NOT relevant to NiMH in a Prius. The battery is grossly oversized for the needed...
Forum: Hybrids 01-09-2023, 12:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
LOL... I watched my dad do that. I've had a...

LOL... I watched my dad do that. I've had a blast from the past trying to get my 97 GMC Sierra 2500 HD with the 7.4L running. Cranked like mad, but no start. Getting fuel at the rail per the...
Forum: Hybrids 01-08-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
It's not a rumor. I'm in weekly contact with my...

It's not a rumor. I'm in weekly contact with my dealership. I collaborate with other builder in other regions, and they report the same.



Sounds like you're buying the hype. They are actually...
Forum: Hybrids 01-08-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
I could have sworn we've already had this...

I could have sworn we've already had this conversation. Toyota is still selling the Gen2 batteries. They are their highest volume battery. There are just supply issues at this time. I've bought 4...
Forum: Hybrids 10-15-2022, 03:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By S Keith
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/2008-pr...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/2008-prius-hybrid-battery-40527-3.html#post675471
Forum: Hybrids 10-07-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
Correction. I have 6. I also have hundreds of...

Correction. I have 6. I also have hundreds of used Toyota modules that haven't been touched for years. What's the point?

All of the Toyota modules are 7.3V or higher (14+ years old and > 100K...
Forum: Hybrids 10-07-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
You might have missed it... Without question...

You might have missed it...

Without question the best consumer VALUE is a new Toyota battery. It's not even close.


1) they'd have to prove to me that it's not the cylindrical cell kit.
2)...
Forum: Hybrids 10-07-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
Lithium is likely the NexCell. A very poor...

Lithium is likely the NexCell. A very poor implementation by any measure. Will be particularly unfavorable in warm climates.

The cylindrical cells are complete and total garbage. I ran a brand...
Forum: Hybrids 10-07-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
It's truly amazing. The FEH uses the same Sanyo...

It's truly amazing. The FEH uses the same Sanyo "D" cells that the 06-11 Honda Civic Hybrid uses. The FEH is one of the most reliable NiMH batteries ever made. The 09-11 HCH is the worst and the...
Forum: Hybrids 10-06-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
Completely false. Ford and Toyota developed...

Completely false.

Ford and Toyota developed completely independent systems; however, there turned out to be mutual patent infringement (mostly by Ford). They entered into a partial technology...
Forum: Hybrids 10-06-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
What is your EV range compared to new? What was...

What is your EV range compared to new?
What was Paul's EV range compared to new?

I can comment on these. I mentioned above the "Energi" models.

I own 7 of those packs (C-max and Fusion are...
Forum: Hybrids 10-05-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
Context: He was talking about choices for a...

Context: He was talking about choices for a replacement Battery pack. Gen2 battery list price is $1950.

Pumps are $150 list, but the dealership will happily charge you $500+ for 45 minutes of work.
Forum: Hybrids 10-05-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
Inverter coolant pump is the #1 Gen2 failure by a...

Inverter coolant pump is the #1 Gen2 failure by a good measure. I just had one on my son's car last week. Wife's '08 failed at 70K miles. The '04 failed at about 120K and the '05 failed around...
Forum: Hybrids 10-04-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
It's a matter of perspective. I've...

It's a matter of perspective.

I've personally met a couple hundred people crushed by unexpected maintenance on a Gen2/3 Prius, FEH, Kia/Hyundai, etc. I get lots of calls about Leafs, Volts and...
Forum: Hybrids 10-04-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
IMHO, a used BEV/PHEV is an unacceptable...

IMHO, a used BEV/PHEV is an unacceptable maintenance risk. Find out the cost to replace the battery and then determine if you're okay with that within the first 2 years of ownership.
Forum: Hybrids 10-04-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,681
Posted By S Keith
I can't even wrap my head around the $ dynamics...

I can't even wrap my head around the $ dynamics of comparing a paid-for low mileage Prius to a new car. It's not even a choice from a financial or environmental perspective. Keep the Prius. Any...
Forum: Hybrids 08-26-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,968
Posted By S Keith
Very wrong. "AA" NiMH internal resistances are...

Very wrong. "AA" NiMH internal resistances are about 50X higher than the NiMH used in HEV packs.
Forum: Hybrids 08-19-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,968
Posted By S Keith
This is absolutely, positively untrue and Honda's...

This is absolutely, positively untrue and Honda's history has ZERO correlation to Toyota past 2005. Very few websites actually sell batteries. If they're out of stock, they're going to show as...
Forum: Hybrids 08-17-2022, 02:25 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,968
Posted By S Keith
it's a Prius. Those that don't burn oil are rare....

it's a Prius. Those that don't burn oil are rare. It's the nature of the beast. When you start and stop an engine 30 times a drive, you get a lot of heat cycles on it. Crap accumulates in the rings...
Forum: Hybrids 08-17-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,968
Posted By S Keith
There is no cut-off line. 04-09 represent...

There is no cut-off line. 04-09 represent substantial risk. 08-09 are higher in hot climates. They have a tendency for the batteries to physically leak and disable the car.

Expect another $4-5K in...
Forum: Hybrids 08-16-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,968
Posted By S Keith
I have no insight to that market. FWIW, I...

I have no insight to that market. FWIW, I encountered a Ford Fusion Hybrid Energi that normally have about a 20 mile EV range. After 5 years and 70K miles, it's EV range degraded to 7 miles.

Heat...
Forum: Hybrids 08-16-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,968
Posted By S Keith
Concerning availability, it's all about timing....

Concerning availability, it's all about timing. About ever 4-6 weeks, there's a small flood. I had 4 come available all at once after having none for 6 weeks.

In the old days, they'd send several...
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