Hybrid Automotive's Prolong System question

as long as none of the modules are actually failing it should probably work. I tried it when I got a code and it threw the failing module even further out of balance.

 

I would say it brought the issue to light by hastening what would have happened anyway to that module.

how old is your battery? sometimes it's better just to buy a new pack. IIRC you can get them for $1600 from Toyota these days.

since both problems have been in block 5, it's possible they were both going bad at about the same rate.

 

Prolong really only works if the battery is healthy enough that it has not thrown a code and no modules are basically dead or really struggling to hold a change like your block 5. Some batteries are unrecoverable. Alot of batteries are unrecoverable.

 

Where is Toyota selling a new battery for $1600? I want one.

 

I've seen it mentioned a few times on the forums, can't pinpoint where exactly.

 

Your thinking of 2K's cylindrical battery system not Toyota OEM battery. He is selling his retrofit kit for $1600.

 

If by replacing a bad cell, do you mean a bad module? If so, why not replace both in block 5? How did you determine which of the modules to replace ?

The Prolong equipment can be used to save a failed pack. I’ve loaned out equipment out for that very purpose and it worked out well for that member.

Keep us posted .

 

Are you sure you changed Block 5? Count the blocks from the opposite end from where the ECU and electronics are (Passenger side for LHD cars). If you did, then the module (not cell) you put in is not well matched to your other modules and is charging and discharging at a faster rate than the remaining good modules in your pack. You need to find another module that matches your existing ones better. As Raytheeagle said, you may be better the change both modules in block 5.

If you are asking if it will fix this bad module in block 5 the no, it won't, as this is not what is the problem. You have a module with lower capacity and no amount of charging or balancing will bring it into line with the others.

No, he has seen posts for Toyota OEM. The new retail price for genuine OEM is $1950 and some online Toyota parts places like Olathe have been seen to offer them for close to wholesale at $1625 or $1650. Whether you can actually get them for that price though, remains to be seen.

 

The Prolong equipment will help balance the whole pack so the differences between blocks and modules is reduced.

If you have no way to balance the pack, the replacement module activity will be extremely frequent.

Do you know what the serial number is for the module you replaced (what letter did it start with)?

Good luck with your project .

 

Just went to Olathe and lists battery for $1625 and in big red letters says CANT SHIP.
And just cause it says $1625 does not mean you can buy that part and walk out if you live locally.

 

Yup aware of all of this. That is why we are eagerly awaiting a report of someone buying the battery for this price.

BTW, Olathe is not the only one offering a low price.

 

NS

 

Sorry to hear this. You are not the first customer of ours who has used the system with an eBay/Amazon module and it turned out to be worse than the original module that was replaced. This is why we started offering modules directly on our website, to help our customers avoid this situation.

 

Where are you headed? If the 600 mike road trip is near populated areas, I’d say go for it.

If headed out through the desert woth the family, I’d think a bit before trekking out.

If you had an issue, you’d never hear the end of it.

I would ensure the pack is charged up and top end balanced at least before the trip.

What I do with our 2010 is take the hybrid automotive charger woth us on trips and that way if I need it, I have it.

Good luck and keep us posted .