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  1. simsima

    simsima New Member

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    GOOD NEWS....!
    Today i got the call.... the batteries were replaced and everything reassembled and all the warning lights went away :).... that was a $100 solution!
    Summary of what I did
    -took it apart
    -cleaned all the corrosion away from the nuts
    -tested all the cells
    -replaced the dead cells
    -reassembled
    -drove home

    I feel like partying :) I got a hybrid!

    Thanks to all of you for all your input and help! God Bless you all :)
     
    #41 simsima, Mar 16, 2011
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  2. ChapmanF

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    Woo hoo! Nice work.

    -Chap
     
    #42 ChapmanF, Mar 17, 2011
  3. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    That's great news, congratulations!

    If your uncle has any interest in doing this sort of work for other Canadians, you should post his contact info here.
     
    #43 seilerts, Mar 17, 2011
  4. simsima

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    I'll check on that... i think he does.

    On a side note: does anyone know if its safe to change the transaxle fluid on a 2001 prius with 230,000km on it? My uncle says its risky to change transmission fluid in a car over 200,000km unless its been regularly prior. Is this the same for the prius? Thanks in advance
     
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    I'm planning on trying to change out bad cells in my HV battery. How did you know what you were doing did you end up buying anything to help with doing everything. I saw something advertised that shows you how to diy for 79.99 or something like that and I was wondering if it would be a waste of money or if I should buy it?
     
    #45 anygypsy, Mar 20, 2011
  6. jdenenberg

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    The Prius transmission is not subject to problems with clean ATF (no pumps, screens, bands, seal problems, ... ). Lab testing suggests replacing the Type IV ATF every 50k km in the Classic Prius. Better late than never.

    JeffD
     
    #46 jdenenberg, Mar 20, 2011
  7. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    Don't spend $79.99. All info is available online. It is a serious undertaking, however. Note that the original poster on this thread worked with his uncle, who owns an automotive garage.

    Here is an article about overhauling the battery due to terminal corrosion:

    http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/TIS/ileaf/toyssc/toysspdf/sscsourc/2004/40g/40gtech.pdf

    Here is a good thread about battery DIY:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/generation-1-prius-discussion/84017-nhw11-traction-battery-autopsy.html

    If you need a charger, take a look at this:

    Dynam Supermate DC6 DC Multi 1-6S LiPo Charger/Discharger/Balancer
     
    #47 seilerts, Mar 21, 2011
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  8. simsima

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    Yes, please follow this thread and use the links people provided me.

    I drove it home today :)..... averaged 5L/100km, thats 47mpg for my american friends :) im surprised and happy it works that well.
     
    #48 simsima, Mar 21, 2011
  9. simsima

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    Next DIY for me:
    1. improving my MPG, if anyone has links to threads on improving prius MPG, please link!

    2. Installing the NAV system....ive started looking but links on this would be appreciated as well.

    Thanks guys... im so happy I found you :)
     
    #49 simsima, Mar 21, 2011
  10. simsima

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    I'm doing my first test this week, but it seems im going to get 700-800km per tank, how does that sound??
     
    #50 simsima, Apr 7, 2011
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    Hi! Just joined! I'm working on my dead Prius Gen 1. I know the hybrid battery pack is dead...I've tested all 38 cells and 1/2 of them are 5V or less. I've purchased 11 good cells, each measuring 7.6V. I have removed the whole battery assembly, unscrewed all 4 nuts & screws for each cell, but can't get the cells out to replace them. How do you get them out of the pack?
     
    #51 milnek, Apr 9, 2011
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