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Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Cofi, Sep 25, 2017.

  1. Cofi

    Cofi Junior Member

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    I’m thinking about rebuilding the hv battery myself to cut down on cost is this still a viable option? Where’s the best place to buy individual cells?
     
    #1 Cofi, Sep 25, 2017
  2. greasemonkey007

    greasemonkey007 Active Member

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    If you have the original 1st gen battery, you'll probably want to buy a couple of newer packs, either 2nd or 3rd gen, to rebuild with. The 1st gen modules will probably not be any good. Or you can buy a new one at Toyota for about $2000.
     
    #2 greasemonkey007, Sep 26, 2017
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    You can't mix different gen cells, as they are slightly different sizes. Find a local prius parts recycler, look through Craigslist

    SM-G950U ?
     
    #3 FireFighterHill, Sep 28, 2017
  4. greasemonkey007

    greasemonkey007 Active Member

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    1st gen won't mix and match with newer ones, but you can replace all 38 modules
     
    #4 greasemonkey007, Sep 29, 2017
  5. 3prongpaul

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

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    Original (2001-2003 build date) Gen1 modules are all pretty much garbage or soon will be garbage.

    If you like the car, best option is new gen1 dealer battery for around $2000 if you can buy wholesale. You can also buy used Gen2 modules, but it won't be as good as a new battery and you need 38 modules for a gen1 pack. You are rolling the dice with aftermarket "rebuilt" packs.

    Junkyard packs are also a waste of time. I had a customer recently buy 3 junkyard gen1 packs over the internet. All were bad even though the selling yards said they were good...they don't have a way to test them LOL!

    COFI, if you want no headaches we charge $2500 installed for a brand new Gen1 Prius pack at our Boulder Shop. Sales tax additional, core required. http://www.BoulderHC.com
     
    #5 3prongpaul, Oct 2, 2017
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  6. AlexY

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    Sorry guys, I didn't knew it and did it.
     

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