Red Triangle, VSC, CEL, red car with exclaimation, and (!) all lit up

You could buy a bad cell off someone and swap it in, lol

 

That would not work as Toyota would see a discrepancy with the module serial numbers. Nice try, though.

 

No not confuse. I just know the facts..no in there post has not show me any proof from Toyota to the contrary.as to me try to sway anyboby to buy or not to buy Toyota hybrid battery.I could care less.not the intent of my post.have a nice day

 

So you keep saying, but could explain how you know or otherwise share with the rest of us how you back your claim?

You mean "I couldn't care less"

 

Kinglew,

Have you ever purchased a hybrid battery from Toyota?
Ever seen one in person?

I have. I have purchased and handled many, as well as used and reconditioned batteries.

There is definitely a difference. The Toyota battery is pristine, matching serial numbers, brand new in every way. NOT RECONDITIONED

STOP SPREADING FALSE BASELESS RUMORS!

A photo

 

Yes

 

Here are some pictures of a brand new battery I just purchased from Toyota today.

Serial numbers are sequential. Modules are B5.

At some point in 2007 Toyota started putting B2 on the modules, 2010 gen3s have B3 stamped on them. New batteries used to have B4 on them. This is the first one I have seen with B5.

The last picture is the new battery next to a used one.

 

That is when they improved the intra-module connections to lower the series resistance.

Those were rated at 130 amp peak current whereas the earlier ones were limited to 100 amps.

Panasonic continues to improve the modules.

JeffD

 

so with this information, the 2008-2009 Gen2 modules should last longer than the earlier years?

 

I have never mixed B2, with non B2 modules as I assume they would not work well with each other. Similarily B3 , B4 and B5's should not be mixed?

 

[QUOTinside you will="jdenenberg, post: 2171387, member: 10541"]That is when they improved the intra-module connections to lower the series resistance.Those were rated at 130 amp peak current whereas the earlier ones were limited to 100 amps.Panasonic continues to improve the modules.

JeffD[/QUOTE]
Look inside you will see the difference I have open 2 packs installed by different Toyota dealers look carefully you will understand.fact not fiction.have a good day

Iam glad you can spell you must know everything

I am glad you are a good speller.but you do not know much about batteries or electricial

 

Also interested in battery difference within the same model generation (gen 2) my 2005 has a 2008 battery in it. My 2005 hv battery never failed after 238,000 but there was a deal to good to pass up.

 

I wouldn't say I know nothing about batteries, but I will concede I don't know everything about batteries. Hence my challenge to you to offer us some sort of backing for the claim you are making. If you don't have any, just say so. It is just that I like to make informed decisions on facts not urban legends.

 

No claim just fact you dont understand you just post like a child way above your head

 

Way to go, personally attack the questioner! Usual method of defence for a person with no substance to their claims.

Without corroboration your statement is just a claim, not a fact.

I have asked directly three times now how you know Toyota's practices are what you claim and so far you have avoided answering, just merely deflecting with irrelevant trivia.

I will not ask again, either put forward some sort of evidence to back your claim, or stop making the statement.

I think the best you've come up with is that you once opened a pack you claimed was installed by Toyota. Having opened one battery pack and seen something that you think indicates the pack was rebuilt is not evidence. For all we know Toyota was asked to install a refurb pack by the customer.

If I was the cynical/suspicious type, my conclusion would be that you have no proof. You are in fact someone who has an interest in battery re-manufacture/re-build and are simply spreading rumours to protect your patch.

I will say no more on the subject.

 

Amazing, the power of denial.

Please, contact any of the law firms that sued Toyota over the sudden acceleration issue/probe. These law firms are in the business to get money for themselves and their client(s). You being the initiating plaintiff, stand to become a very wealthy individual, if the law firm finds your accusations to be true. Your suit would become a Class Action, on behalf of all Prius owners who paid for a replacement NEW HV Battery, which you believe to always have been a used/rebuilt/refurbished/reconditioned HV Battery.

Here's an old Reuter's article about the sudden acceleration issue, with some big law firms listed.
Suing Toyota? Take a number and get in line| Reuters
These firms would be a great place for you to start your process of seeking vindication and financial reward.

Please, please, please, please, make that phone call to a law firm. Start your process for vindication and financial reward! Please report your progress and the findings from the law firm. However, you may not like what the law firm finds.

 

You need to grow up.pay a attention my sisters Prius 2 months out of warranty so called new Toyota battery also my neibghors both installed different times .by 2 different dealers.grow up you start atack me for state facts.

 

So what was it about these Toyota installed replacement batteries that caused you to have to open them up? A bit of a back story would also be helpful.

 

My battery went on my Prius was looking to see what direction to go in Toyota or not heard rumors they were reclyed batteries own my sisters then neighbour. Then new the truth .went with a non Toyota battery better warranty.also my company does business with both Panasonic and Samsung battery manufacturer. Have inside track.both produce battery for toyota

Correction open both

 

What made you think your sister's and neighbour's batteries were recycled and not new?

Did they look different to the photos posted by TampaPrius?