P3000/3006/3029 - battery voltage off

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by fthorn, Dec 28, 2011.

  1. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    Got the triangle on the way home. Stopped by dealer.
    They showed me P3000;3006;3029 C1259 codes on their diagnostic tool.
    Pulled up more detailed information on the battery.
    They reset the code. About 5 minutes later on the highway, my engine revved high, speed dropped.
    They said pack 16 was low at 16.35. I am ignorant on what to do with this information.
    They did not give me a quote to replace battery.

    What are my options? and costs?
    Do people ship batteries? How heavy? Fairly easy to swap?

    I'm in Indianapolis.
    Thanks in advance.

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  2. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    Ok, via Toyota's corporate website (toyota.com), I've used the "Contact Dealer" to request price quote for battery replacement service from 42 dealers within 150 mile range.

    Do you think I will get any variation on pricing?
     
  3. 3prongpaul

    3prongpaul Hybrid Shop Owner, worked on 100's of Prius's

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    Most dealers will hit you for $3000-$4000 for a new Gen1 battery. You can have the battery replaced with a "rebuilt" one. They usually sell for $1400-$1800 + shipping + core. If you are on a budget I have a known good Gen1 battery I'll sell for $1000 delivered + core charge of $400 ($400 refunded once you send old battery back to me in Colorado). They are not hard to install..most shops would charge around $200 to swap it out...although you can do it yourself if you have a few basic tools.