Code P0A80 + P3013 All Battery Cells reading good! Any thoughts?

P3013 = Block 3 becomes weak...which means one of the 2 modules that makes block 3 is failing....block 3 is modules #5 and 6 from the negative cable end. So, it makes sense, if your #6 is the 6th module from the negative cable.

 

Yes it is normal for the voltage to bounce back after a discharge. Likewise voltage will drop after charging is finished. Is the module you have have labeled #6 the one that started out at 7.69 volts?

 

Congrats, you found it... Now you're in preventative stage... Wanna try to find the module that will go bad next before the dash lights up? Also interested in doing battery re-condtioning to find next bad module? Let us know? Sometimes it's easier to wait till later, sometimes it's easier to find 'em now.

 

If I were considering just replacing bad modules & extending the battery life, I would consider getting a Prolong Reconditioning System & a user module from Hybrid Automotive. @jeff652, the owner, is a very trusted user here and many users such as @Raytheeagle have successfully used his Prolong systems to extend battery life.

Some users here have shared the cost of the system across multiple cars (separate wiring harnesses) but I see that your Camry & Prius do not use the same system.

 

The Prolong equipment worked well for me and there are 2 other members here in my geographic area that share the equipment and makes the equipment make even more sense.

I’d a module does fail, you’ll then have the equipment to rebuild it too.

We’ve rebuilt 3 packs using the equipment, so I’d say it pays for itself .

 

Plus if you move on to another vehicle that doesn't use the system, you can easily resell it to another owner needing one.

 

What I’m saying is if you have a failed pack (a bad module) you can use the Prolong equipment to rebuild the pack .

Just another option when considering a tool is it’s versatility and ability to either make it save you money .

We’ve done well with the equipment out here.

 

Unfortunately the charger & intelligent discharger are different for those 2 cars.
I am sure @Raytheeagle can explain the benefits of the intelligent discharger instead of the cheaper "light bulb" one.

 

Less babysitting .

With the light bulbs you have be monitoring and interacting with the system as it works. With the intelligent Discharger, all you have to do is select the discharge level and then check on it after about 4-5 hours.

I went the intelligent route.

 

vcv,

I think the Camry battery is built differently, and I do not see where the negative cable is attached. See pic of my Camry battery...

There are two heavy gauge orange cables that connect to the 'end' modules of the battery. One cable will connect to the (-) terminal on an end module and the other cable will connect to the (+) terminal on the other end module. Blocks are numbered starting from where the heavy orange cable connects to the (-) terminal.

 

It happens. That’s why you load test. It tests the capacity of the battery.

 

Not exactly. You are asking for help in a Prius forum about a Camry. There is technically no reason for a Prius member to know how Camry modules are numbered. Its not a Prius.

 

Some members such as @strawbrad work on other Hybrids too, so tey may be more familiar, though.

 

He did say if your checking all the modules there is no reason to know.
That being said it does confirm that 1 of modules was bank 3. You do need to know the order for that.
I saw 2 modules that could use replacing, only 1 was in bank 3.

 

I've just had P0A80 and P3013 pop up on my 2005 prius with 236k on it and I've read your comments. My question is can I drive it while these codes are on? And I don't have the money right now to be putting into this car but once I have it, I have no problem putting it into the car.