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Charge hybrid battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Daniel Richard, Sep 18, 2022.

  1. Daniel Richard

    Daniel Richard Member

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    Has anyone used either the Maxx volt charger or the Prolong charger to charge your hybrid battery?

    I am needing a solution to charge my battery. I purchased a ‘10 with a bad head gasket. I repaired the car and I believe the hybrid battery is too low to run the car. It only shows 1 bar. The car will starts and dies very slowly.

    Any other suggestions to charge the battery would be appreciated too.

    I do have another Prius here and have read it is possible to “jump” the traction battery packs with each other. Sounds really dangerous…
     
    #1 Daniel Richard, Sep 18, 2022
  2. ASRDogman

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    It is NOT suggusted to "jump" the hybrid battery.
    In theory you can do that, buttttt......

    You could purchase the Prolong system. And run through the 4 charge and 3 discharge cycles.
    It certainly has worked for me.

    You can also purchase an RC charger of 7.4 volts, and charge each physical battery, or perhaps
    each pair at a time for a few hours each, trying to keep them at the same voltage.

    Does the engine turn over? If it does, there should be enough of a charge to start the car.
    You could jump the fuel pump relay to pressurize the fuel lines. That may be why it quits.

     
    #2 ASRDogman, Sep 19, 2022
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    Maybe check it out with Dr Prius app. An OBD dongle (Carista is good) is needed. "One" bar does not bode good.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Sep 19, 2022
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