UPDATE: even though it was out of warranty, since the car has a solid maintenance history with Toyota, they paid for half of the repair. Pretty sweet. Got a brand-new battery and it runs like new.
I wish I saw this a year ago! So anyway, that's awesome to hear! I didn't know then, but apparently we don't even need to replace individual modules. A failed HV battery would only fall out of norm from the BMS' standards. Failed HV batteries from unbalanced cells have been re-balanced by slow, trickle charging cell balances. Even heavily damaged cells that have furring or crystallization internally have regained function and capacity, refurbished by deep discharging. Anyway, have a look. Balancing cells are considered as a preventative maintenance by many of owners. Even Honda IMA drivers, wit long dead packs can use them again! facebook.com/hybridautomotivellc/ hybridautomotive.com/pages/faq It gained enough attention from priuschat
Man, that's a shame. I'd say your chances of getting a new battery free are pretty high though! Hey, look at it this way.. you're lucky this "short timer" battery gave out now and not later. If you get a new battery it will be ready for at least another 10 years! Best of luck, keep us updated (priuschat too!) Both my sister and I have 2005's with no problems. Take care Austin
I will keep everyone updated via PriusChat! (: I'm glad it gave out now rather than later too. I feel Toyota would be more willing to replace it with such low miles, rather than if it has like 80 or 90k.
Denise Beaulieu i know this is a long shot since you commented so long ago - but could your husband still work on a 2006 Prius battery? We live in NH and ours needs to be replaced!
Yeah, I'm okay. Kinda mad, but hopefully Toyota will replace it for free. It's not under warranty because in non-CARB states that adopt California's air emission requirements, the warranty is 8 years / 100,000 miles. In a CARB state however, the warranty is 10 years / 150,000 miles. I have an apt tomorrow at Jim Robinson Toyota because Toyota corporate needs the diagnosis from a dealer before proceeding.
djclown7pb As of today, it has around 65,000 miles. I plan to replace the PCV valve soon as a preventative maintenance measure. & also flush the transaxle fluid. All is well, getting 50+ MPG, and I sold my 2013 Honda Insight that I leased and I bought a new 2015 Prius in April. Currently have about 3,000 miles on the new 2015. So now I'm a two Prius guy.
