P0A80 - Replace Hybrid Battery Pack

Go with Toyota factory new or @2k1Toaster. If you want to know about Green Bean Battery’s you can type their name into the search feature here. Just remember when your green been battery fails you need confirmation that it did from either a dealer or a shop to get a replacement. That’s not free.

 

In your case, you have noticed the symptoms for a while. Then you got the car diagnosing the same thing you were thinking. It is likely that's the actual error. Especially with your mileage and age. If your 12v battery is weak, it can fake some symptoms. However that is less likely in your case.

As @Skibob says, search the forum for Green Bean experiences. I get emails everyday from people who are replacing their GreenBean battery with my battery that is still "in warranty". They have a 5 year "warranty" that is useless. Your car is continually out of service and you have to pay diagnostic fees every few months to have it replaced.

 

GreenCRAPPYBean is a HORRIBLE idea!


The BEST warranty is one you never use!
The original HV Battery packs in the Gen2 (2004-2009) Prius were warranted for 8-10years by design. Toyota knows the vast majority will last 8-10years, minimizing their warranty liability.

GreenCRAPPYBean Warranty:
All suspected warranty claims must first be diagnosed by a repair shop or a Toyota dealership. TRANSLATION, YOU THE SUCKER HAVE TO PAY THE SHOP TO PROVE OUR FRANKENSTEIN BATTERY IS JUNK! REMEMBER, NO ONE WORKS FOR FREE!

2k1Toaster's cylindrical modules are 100% NEW and cost $1600! All things being equal, a new part will always outlast a used part. You would NOT expect a used tire to outlast a NEW tire? Used/Remanufactured/Reconditioned HV Batteries are all USED batteries assembled using the best of the worst modules to make a battery pack. These packs will NOT outlast a NEW OEM HV pack.

See Post#11 for OEM HV battery pricing online. Remember, no dealer ships the battery due to cost, so you will have to see if a local dealer will price match or come down from their asking price. You will also have to make sure the dealer will sell to you.
Indianapolis area battery repair? | PriusChat

 

Is swapping the battery something you are going to perform yourself or are you going to have someone else do it?

 

Techstream is the OFFICIAL diagnostic and maintenance software made for Toyota/Lexus, and used at Toyota/Lexus dealerships. Bluetooth OBD2 readers and all the various apps for smartphones/tablets are junk: LIMITED code reading ability (can't read ALL codes) and can NOT do any maintenance (bleed brakes, engine compression check, activate CHRS pump, etc). Why waste money on a toy that limits what you can read and can't do maintenance?

Get mini VCI w/ Techstream from Amazon ($25+). Doesn't matter who you buy from, as the cables likely come from the same one or two suppliers from panda land. Installation easiest on a Windows 32bit OS (XP, Vista, 7). Ask friends/family if they know someone in IT, as this person will likely have obsolete laptops laying around, and might be able to donate for free. B/C the software is hacked, recommended to install on a spare laptop; do not use this laptop for sensitive information (log in & passwords: email, bill payments, etc). This laptop is now your Toyota/Lexus diagnostic laptop. Mac install possible, you just need to search online.

Should you stop driving a Toyota/Lexus, you can easily sell your Techstream laptop set-up. Private Sales | PriusChat

 

That’s a good price for both the battery and the labor. I won’t comment on having the dealer do it though. That’s up to you.

 

$1600 is a GREAT price!

$500 labor is almost 1/3 of the cost of the new OEM HV Battery. I would NOT do it it if was me. The OEM HV Batteries have proven to be surprisingly reliable for 8-10years. Should you decide to DIY, don't bring the core HV Battery. Easier to drive back w/ the core so you can see what items you have to transfer into the new HV Battery. Less stressful than attempting it in the parking lot.

I am almost absolutely certain that warranty is on part only, NO labor (outside of maybe 6months/6k miles). So $500 will give you 2 additional years on the part after the first year. In the unlikely event the HV Battery fails in years 1-3, you would still have to pay for labor no matter what, unless the failure happened during the first 6months.

 

Hi guys Hadrian here.
Replaced 07 Prius battery with Green Bean 2 years ago and all is running fine.
If it goes bad within 5 years they will replace free with certification from mechanic or Toyota.
Probably run you $100.00.

Small price to pay for 45 minute job in your driveway for $1,500.00 as opposed to dealer $3,500.
Will even come on the weekend or your place of work.

Regards,

H

 

good deal