Prius Battery Replacement Kit (GenII/GenIII) with NEW custom cells

Sorry but I think you misunderstand what the Prolong grid charger is actually for. Whether you have a brand new battery or one that's seen alot of miles, either way using the Prolong charger regularly will help extend the life of the battery and keep your MPG maximized as a result. What it will not do is to bring back a module with a cell that has reversed, that is permanent damage and it needs to be replaced. Also the Prolong charger does the entire battery pack all at once (hence the term "grid charger") while the RC style chargers require pack disassembly and are checked one module at a time. The RC chargers do allow you to measure relative capacity of a module (which helps in matching modules) but load testing also needs to be done one module at a time and is probably THE most critical part of the entire battery rebuilding process since battery voltage under load is exactly how the hybrid computer manages the entire system.

 

Do you have the latest stats on # of your kits installed? Any feedback on miles driven by some of your early adopters?

Thanks. I am contemplating whether to buy the Prolong Charger or use the money toward a new battery. I don't have any error codes but occasionally have the fast drop in voltage while idling at a fast food drive thru and/or in a traffic jam. I have heard this is a sign of battery fatigue.

Paul

 

I know @ericbecky here put over 3K miles on one before loaning it to a customer. Last I heard it was still operating like new.

We have nor heard of any issues here.

 

The pack I had was actually resold to another forum member who likes to fuss with batteries. Maybe when he has time he will eventually release some results. He's definitely doing some fun stuff to it.

 

Battery abuse??

 

Anyone have a lead on a reliable, affordable, mobile installation wizard in LA? About to get my battery in the mail and would love to get it installed ASAP. Looks easy enough to do on my own but I lack the proper tools and would rather not mess it up. Lemme know! Thanks.

 

Perhaps @Raytheeagle or @sfv41901 know of someone.

 

If I were in your position, I’d call most of the guys listing their services on Craigslist and see if any of them have reviews or are recommended.

Or if you are lucky enough (or talk really nice) @JC91006 may be able to help depending on his availability .

Since you’ve posted to 2k1’s thread, I am assuming you bought one of his kits?

Good luck and keep us posted .

 

Thanks, Ray

 

You could try calling Jue Motors in Covina. Not sure they will want to take on the job.
Might be cheaper to have them put in a NEW Toyota battery?

You will be paying for quite a few hours of labor for assembly.
Plus the usual installation labor.
So a totally wild guess...maybe somewhere between $600 and $1,000.

What do you feel is an "affordable" price?

 

This is pretty straight forward, I can help you with it. Send me a PM and let me know where you're at and we can set up something

 

Not busy on a Tuesday ?

 

I have an installation to do tomorrow in Los Angeles, if he's close and will have all his parts, I can do both fairly quickly

 

Sounds like a plan.

Hope the logistics work out.

 

The kit is really good for diy.
You can save money vs other options because you exchange time for labor $$.
Nice to see the community help others.

Install party is a cool idea. Someone should set that up.

 

You are one of the few experienced kit builders & installers here