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Swapping brand new classic traction battery

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by krnluve24, Jun 1, 2015.

  1. krnluve24

    krnluve24 Junior Member

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    Hello, I am new here and I need your help. I installed a Dorman rebuilt traction battery for my mother's 2002 Prius and it threw P3006 and P3016 right off the bat. I got authorization for a return but I am skeptical to install another replacement. So now I'm think about ordering a brand new battery from Toyota but I searched and searched and couldn't find any information on how difficult it is to swap the electronics over. I did find a YouTube video and saw that the electronics are enclosed within the case and because I am not an electrician (but I do have a pair of class 0 insulation gloves), I don't know how risky it is to go inside and remove the components.

    Btw I have been studying threads here for over a week and I have learned so much about the car. You guys are the best! I am also an ex-mechanic so I am very familiar with vehicle repair but please bear with me as this is my first Prius experience.

    Thanks everyone.
     
    #1 krnluve24, Jun 1, 2015
  2. slimfrancis

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    You may want to order the Priuskings hybrid battery video. It goes through all the steps on how to safely repair and rebuild hybrid batteries. I think it's on eBay or amazon. However those codes are pointing to unbalanced voltage within your pack and a broken sensor tab most likely. Either way dorman should refund you or exchange as this is a non working battery. Good luck !
     
    #2 slimfrancis, Jun 1, 2015
  3. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Dorman will honor their warrnty. Sounds like it could be an assembly issue.
    Switch the electronics over is something you can handle.
    Open up your old one for reference.
     
    #3 ericbecky, Jun 2, 2015
  4. krnluve24

    krnluve24 Junior Member

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    I just want to update that Dorman was good at honoring a replacement battery. 2 weeks of good driving and now the engine has trouble staying running. I will run the codes soon.
     
    #4 krnluve24, Jun 27, 2015
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    how many miles on her?
     
    #5 bisco, Jun 27, 2015
  6. krnluve24

    krnluve24 Junior Member

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    Roughly 60k miles. Scanned the code and it was P3101. Cleared the code and everything is back to normal. So strange.
     
    #6 krnluve24, Jun 27, 2015
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Clean the throttle body interior and throttle plate.
     
    #7 Patrick Wong, Jun 28, 2015
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