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Traction battery rebuilder in So. Cal?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bruceha_2000, Oct 22, 2019.

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  1. bruceha_2000

    bruceha_2000 Senior Member

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    I think there used to be one, no idea for sure. Sister's 2005 has 2 bad cells. She encountered the problem 2 weeks ago, a day before she left on a 3 week vacation trip and I've been put in charge of getting info. Neither of us is sure a 14 year old car with 175K is worth putting a lot of money into, she's already spent a fair bit getting the A/C fixed earlier this year.

    Any pointers to someone that does rebuild them "near" Huntington Beach would be appreciated.

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    #1 bruceha_2000, Oct 22, 2019
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    I thought user JC91006 does this on the side. Maybe PM him...

    moto g(7) power ?
     
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    green bean seems to be the best option ive seen, but if it were me, i'd through another two thousand into a new battery and see you at 300k.
     
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    Thanks, I PMed and we will see.
     
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    I can find a rebuilt one from parts.toyota.com, but not a new one. Where do you see that please?
     
    #5 jzchen, Oct 23, 2019
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    i don't. try calling around to dealers for prices

    or, you can get a new aftermarket from 2k1toaster for $1,600.
     
    #6 bisco, Oct 23, 2019
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    @JC91006 does indeed provide and install rebuilt Prius traction batteries as a service to members of the PriusChat community.
     
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    congrats! all the best(y)
     
    #8 bisco, Oct 24, 2019
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