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Traction battery replacement Lexus ES 300h 2013

Discussion in 'Lexus Hybrids and EVs' started by tochatihu, Sep 16, 2019.

  1. tochatihu

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    Asking for a friend :)

    I PMed @2k1Toaster about this already but if anyone here has thoughts. Would appreciate hearing them.
     
    #1 tochatihu, Sep 16, 2019
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    how many miles/km on her?
     
    #2 bisco, Sep 16, 2019
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    Not known from first report. Nor trouble codes from dlrship visit, which seem important to know.

    Second email from victim suggests he will buy a new traction battery. For about the price of pangolin scales. Seems to imply operator values the vehicle.

    Also asked if it could run gasoline only, which seems to imply a glovebox containing a never-opened Lexus ES 300h owner's manual.
     
    #3 tochatihu, Sep 16, 2019
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    probably a good move, what is usually recommended here
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 16, 2019
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    Is the over in the Far East?

    If not, maybe check for a wreck of either the ES300h or hycam for a newer year.

    Another option(y).
     
    #5 Raytheeagle, Sep 16, 2019
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    In relation to me, very far east. It is in Puerto Rico.

    Long story...
     
    #6 tochatihu, Sep 17, 2019
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