The black piece holding the two rods together is away from the electronics (9:35) before the disassembly and it goes to the opposite end next to the electronics after the assembly (15:35). Two people I see caught this and commented below. It would be nice if this was corrected. Everything should be assembled the same way they were before.
i wish you to do more videos about hybrid vehicle reparing.as a technician i am so glad that you sharing with us your knowledge.thank you.and i need a request.please make a video how to check bad cells and good battery cells
You're welcome. Im really happy with how many people this video has reached and helped out and always appreciate the compliments. We do not have videos on how to find and replace the bad cells because it is a repair that does not last long and in many situations, it does not work at all
Hi, thanks for a wonderful step by step explanation of the whole process. I would urge you to kindly correct the assembling part where you have placed the other end towards the electronics.I totally understand that this was for demonstrational purposes and the idea is to put back everything as it came out. However, some following your video very carefully could get confused. Also, a quick question, is Module no.28 on 3rd gen next to the electronics and module 1 towards the black connected bars side. Thanks again for this great video.
@@metrork1 This question always comes up when going through the Gen 2 and 3. Is it always like that even in Gen 2 with the electronics are on the driver's side of the HV block?
Hey man great videos. I'm preparing to do a cell change myself. One question, I heard you talk about the electronics on the battery rarely failing. When I took my Prius to the Toyota dealer, aside from quoting me a new battery he told me I needed to change the hybrid system computer, because when batteries are changed usually the CPU burns out, not that's something wrong now, just for precautions. Sounds to me like a whole lot of bull crap what do you think? I have a 2010 Prius with 150000Km and a P0A80 error message.
@@electronautomotive991 Eventually I changed the battery with a new one from another dealer, a honest one, computers untouched. I still have to report the 1st dealer to Toyota. I didn't have any other alternatives, I live in Mexico, here nobody has figured out how to service these batteries, rebalancing by swapping bad cells. I turned every stone and I literally couldn't find anyone serious. Damn shame!
@@andresvaldevit3692 hi there. 8 year toyota dealership technician here. just wanted to let ya know, the hack that recommended the ECU along with the battery pack only did so because they were not sure of their diagnosis. it's lazy, inexperienced, and incredibly costly for you - the customer. i've seen this happen time and time again with many if not all systems and components on gas vehicles, hybrids and beyond. i encourage you to find a mechanic you trust and stick with them with extreme loyalty. ask them what parts were tested and what the results of the tests were etc. a REAL mechanic takes an extra 20 minutes to test everything not just assume and swap and pray
@@MrBeefsnorkel Hi. It’s been a while since I got my Prius fixed, at another Toyota dealer who diagnosed correctly and swapped the battery alone. I sold that car last year. First and I think last hybrid I’m ever going to buy. It was my fault. I bought it 8 years old used, and I got exited from the cheap price without knowing all the the possible issues that can come. From this experience I'm getting normal cars only from now or full electric (bought new) at most. Sadly at that time I lived in a country where hybrids and EVs in general were fairly new and aside from the dealers there were no other mechanic trained in repairing these vehicles. Now I came back to live in Europe and here these vehicles aren’t new at all.
Hello and thank you for very detailed video. Can you please let me know is it necessary to replace all Cell or can you measure all cells and identify the bad ones and then replace only those?
It's gonna help you just for a few month. Just buy a new one or a used one from a newer car. I've replaced first 4 pairs then in a few weeks 1 and then in a few weeks again amd it just never ends. Don't waste your time and money. I saw a lithium one with a lifetime garantee for about 1700$. Google it.
I just replaced one of the cell on mine. Don't buy used cell--get the refurbished cell. It's has been over 6 months and everything is still good. You can test it with a voltmeter--anything under 7 volts is bad. I am sure there are other accurate ways to test it, but I don't have the tools or know how.
@@phillipchau1004 I have to replace couple cells from my 2010 battery, but I am just getting started. Any suggestions on information I can make use of? Where did you order individual cells
There is a lot of stigma about how dangerous it is. Once the safety plug is removed the danger is near zero. Thanks for asking. That is a common question :)
