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Replacing hybrid battery in 2004 Prius in Boston area?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by QuantumMechanic, Dec 9, 2019.

  1. QuantumMechanic

    QuantumMechanic New Member

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    The hybrid battery in my 2004 Prius is shot (battery charges and discharges quickly, battery cooling fan on constantly, warning lights, and an ODB2 dongle has codes saying there's a hybrid battery problem). Until that happened the car was running fine.

    I'm in the Boston area and was wondering if there are any recommendations on where/how to replace it. I assume dealers (a) can do it, but (b) are exorbitantly expensive. Are there any other options? And any recommendations on independent shops that can do it?
     
    #1 QuantumMechanic, Dec 9, 2019
  2. bisco

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    not that i recall reading about. try googling hybrid shops. stay away from rebuilds if you can.

    kind of surprising in an area with so many hybrids
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 10, 2019
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  3. priusrust

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    greentecauto for rebuild...kinda late response I know. I'm in same boat: 2004 battery failure
     
    #3 priusrust, Oct 16, 2023
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