My hybrid battery died on my 2007 Prius and I looked at quite a few videos on how to repair it. This is absolutely the most detailed video I found. He also does an excellent job at having the camera pointed at the right place so you can see exactly what he is doing. I also like the fact that he is one of the few folks that reverses the process so you can get everything put back together. I agree with one of the other comments "This is how DIY videos should be made". Thanks a bunch for taking the time to do such a detailed video!
I have never seen anybody with any automotive videos give so much detail by snaps clicks clips I hope you make a lot more automated videos. You give so much instruction it is awesome. Thank you so very much. It was so awesome to see how you took it apart and you put it back together.
@Matthew Lindsay hi. Did you change them with new ones or used ones? Where did you get them from? And how’s your car now? I’m from London, UK and own a garage here but never changed cells. Thanks
@Matthew Lindsay thanks for your detailed reply. Have you come to know any proper way of load testing cells? It would really help me start working on them. Thanks
here's a few ideas for getting a good result never try to do this unless you know what you are doing - the acid can burn your skin Test the voltage first - there may be a kaput cell which would waste your time. Check the battery fluid. attempt to fully charge the battery. (I read about these and more on Jons mender guide website )
I followed this video, bought my replacement refurbished battery modules from Electron Automotive, and completed the replacement in about 3.5 hours. About of what the dealer estimated, and I'm a 66 year old DIYer. With no special tools. Had to by a small $20 torque wrench from Harbor Freight. Except for my screw ups, (which I could have avoided if I watched the video a little closer.) everything worked as advertised and all codes cleared. Chris and Taylor (Tyler?) took all my questions and answered everything in plain accurate terms. AMAZING RESULTS!!! Saved $1,000 BOOM!
Very helpful! The step by step forward and backward was exactly what I needed for installing a new battery in my car, and I don't consider myself mechanically inclined at all...
Unbelievable. I don't know what to say other than THANK YOU for taking the time to put such a detailed video together. You will never know how many people you have helped... thank you, thank you, thank you!
Great video. Thanks for making it and your others! Essential for "putting the HV battery back together". I wasted 2 hours doing stupid things, until removing the modules from the shell of the battery was revealed to me in a moment of enlightenment!
This is the best instructional video I have ever seen! This guy is so clear and meticulous and well spoken. I am confident I can do it. thank you so much.
Hello Chris, Your tutorial on Second Generation Prius hybrid battery replacement has helped me do this job myself on my 2005 Toyota Prius at home in my garage. Thank you!
Thank you for your time!. I'm automobile mechanic and I'm trying to learn hybrids car but I always hear them are dangerous to work but watching your videos. Still dangerous but taking precautions I will be fine..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I just finished this project on my Prius with the kit from Electron. Very manageable for a DIY'er! I needed a breaker bar for the rear seat back bolts. Also, the video doesn't go into how to remove the copper conductors from the orange bus bars. To release the spade connectors and free the copper conductors, I pushed a small flat-head screwdriver under the crimps to gently lift them out.
That's Because he is in the business of selling you a new 28 module pack, they supply the new buss bars with the coper conductors as stated in the video.
Same here, used this video to swap my battery and really appreciate you. I also needed a new battery management module which you shipped right out to me, it was an exact replacement and cheaper than anywhere else that I could find it. Skip
Another Hoovie watcher. My 2008 Prius is still going fine, over 200,000 miles, and been soooo dependable. When the battery finally fails. I will be in contact with you. I am a DIY guy from the word go.
Super coverage of how to replace...I did not mind doing it myself and this video added confidence I can do it. I did it twice as some of the cells were bad and I did replace them, but later few others went bad (leaked) and I a not sure why. So have to do the same steps again. Now I think I can help others to fix it.
Thank you for this well produced tutorial on how to change out the traction battery. Watched it a couple of times and tackled the job in less than three hours including breaks to review the video. Saved me a bundle and could now repeat the procedure in half the time.
I was unsure about doing this job until watching this video. thanks for putting the time in. super clear and I can tell you're organized yourself which makes it easy to follow. some how to mechanics go fast to show how bad ass they are in the garage but how tos are usually for civilians not pros.
Fantastic video! My buddy and I replaced the whole module instead of the cells. Less than 2 hours. Hoping I get another 13 years on my blue beast. I really appreciated your explaining bolt sizes and how many.
I have to thank you for taking the time to make such a complete instructional video. You saved me so much time just on taking the interior apart, let alone the battery disassembly. To me, the interior removal is the hardest part of any job I do that requires some of it to be removed. It's okay if a bolt snaps on my wife's car that she can't see but there's hell to be paid if I snap a tiny piece of plastic in the interior. So, you helped me to fix my wife's car and stay married. That's a win win for me!!!
Thanks for the instructional video. Nicely done! I would only recommend to use a clip removing tool instead of needle nose pliers - easy to work with and easy on clips since you are planning on to reuse them.
I came across a Toyota prius on sale for 1400. Needs a battery replacement. TurboTax on tobacco but will not drive. When I looked up a replacement, inwas thinking that a replacement would be much more than just 1200. This replacement and the tools needed seem way more simple than what I had in mind or heard of others complaining of having to replace it.
Awesome video. Such expertise. I just watched another of these but for the 2010 - 2015 Prius. That guy used protective gloves and made it look a lot more dangerous to dismantle. These NiMH hybrid batteries are really great Engineering Tech.
you all are the best great video. alsome help!!! me and 18 year old grand daughter did the work as a team.. a few missing part which you all helped out on. car starts ready for test drive..
Well done and descriptive video-- as a video maker myself one suggestion would be to have a remote microphone clipped to your coveralls, then there will be less echo and the audio will remain the same thought the video-- takes it to a more professional level.
Awesome 👍! Appreciate how you thoroughly explained the process, also the detailed & exceptionally well performed job! It's truly a rare thing now days, thank you for inspiring!
I don't know why but this amuses me! When I was a teenager I always took apart my gaming consoles to clean them inside and put it back together. It was fun to me
Hi. Just watched this excellent video to where you are reassembling,. At 1:03:30 when you put the nuts on the main power wires, you ran the nuts down with your screw gun but did not torque them!!! . This is such an awesome video. I seriously think I could change my Prius battery watching this video.
Very detailed, professional, helpful, humble, and family friendly instructional video! You guys have my business if and when my 2007 Prius battery ever needs replacement. One question, though. Do you offer a discount to military services members? Please keep up the excellent work and thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. I replaced one of my hybrid battery cells. After placing back the battery and completely securing it, the engine wouldn't start. I have been watching lots of videos to find out why the engine wouldn't start despite the 12 volt battery is fully charged. My prius has been down for a week now and I did not want to take it to dealership as it costs so much I can't afford it. Eventually, after watching your video, I found out that I wasn't placing the orange safety switch properly. I feel dumb and lucky at the same time that I didn't spend unnecessary money trying to fix it. Thanks to your video again.
Electron Automotive, I live near your office (Laguna Woods, CA) and would like to donate my Gen II for another video. I have 254,000 miles on it and think my battery needs changing. Seriously I assume I can take it to your shop and save some cost. I am a veteran if you have military discounts. You will love my 2005 Silver Prius its a real gem.
Hi William, Donating your car would be awesome! We are always looking for cars we can fix up and donate to less fortunate people/families. Christmas is coming up so the timing would be great. Give us a call and we can explain how everything works.
i am watching it because if i buy one of these at some point I'll want to be able to work on it. But for entertainment, at 8:39 we can see a little cameo by the camera person reflected in the shiny finish and the window!
For the top heat sensor I flipped the plastic black expanding pin and attached it to the side of one of the square holes in the center. It fits perfect.
I have a 2010 Prius I am working on that has the P0A80 error code. I have worked with replacing Hybrid Batteries with refurbished or just simply pluck out the modules in the past, however, this car is driving me a bit nuts. When I use Dr. Prius to determine which module/block is the problem, it doesn't tell me anything, and instead says the hybrid battery passed the test but is reporting the P0A80 DTC. I ended up removing the hybrid battery, scanned each module and each module ranged around ~7.9 - 8.1 V (this battery was replaced very recently). I then decided to remove the buss bars and properly clean them with vinegar and baking soda, this helped clean them (and I have done this a few times in different batteries). I even re-measured the modules after re-attaching the cleaned up buss bars and nuts that hold everything and each module gave me acceptable/good voltage, so it is clear the modules are not a problem here. However, when I install the hybrid battery again, I scan through Techstream and still see the P0A80 code. I am absolutely puzzled why this is the case when each module is fine, and I thoroughly cleaned up all the connectors. I cleaned the hybrid fan as well (which was quite dirty). I, of course, am not seeing a yellow/red triangle or check engine light (I assume I'll see it after driving it ~50 miles). Any idea what else could be the cause? I very recently (as of last week) replaced the 12V battery from the dealer. Totally open to any advice or tips to resolving this problem!
Great video.. start to finish. You left nothing unsaid or uncovered. anyone with a complaint for whatever reason needs to get a life. Thanks again. Do you have any videos that go into testing ?
Batteries lasted longer than expected and way past warranty ... I'm installing the new/used batteries from you guys today on a 2007 Prius @ 207,000 miles
Very detailed video. I am afraid to ask how much for parts for my repair on a 2005 Prius. I’m scared because I don’t have much money. Take payments? And hope my battery doesn’t die by then. Just received code C1241, C1256, C1259, and C1310. This scares me because I commute 74 miles to Fontana
Thank you so much for this video! It made my own disassembly go so much faster! Question... at 16:10, what is that wiring harness for with the gray cap, hanging to the left of your left hand? Mine was blue and I didn't notice any markings noting what it was for. Thanks again!
