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MarkM123 liked PriusCamper's post in the thread Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?.

Lol... You obviously don't live on the west coast... A 2007 Prius with only 100K miles are still selling for $5K out here. If it were my...

MarkM123 liked Aegean's post in the thread Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?.

Another option is to sell the 100k Prius as is for $2000, plus the $5000 you are ready to pay the dealer and use the $7,000 to get a...

MarkM123 liked xw20_driver's post in the thread 2007 RTOD hybrid battery replacement.

I called around a few dealers in my area and prices ranged from $2049 to $2800 after the $1350 core charge. The $2049 dealer does not...

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While my 2007 Prius Touring is down for a hybrid battery issue (see 2007 RTOD), I took advantage of having the rear interior gutted to...

MarkM123 replied to the thread Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?.

This is all very helpful. Thank you.

MarkM123 liked xw20_driver's post in the thread Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?.

Dealership and most reputable Prius hybrid specialist shops likely will recommend a battery ECU along with the new HV battery. The ECU...

MarkM123 replied to the thread Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?.

I did ask the shop about an OEM option and they said it would be more expensive, with only a one year warranty. So much for that. If the...

MarkM123 replied to the thread Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?.

I asked the mechanic for a quote with several options and they came back with a $3K (installed) option for a remanufactured with a 2...

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I would not agree it's idiot proof or even guaranteed safe for an EE, electrician or average auto mechanic. Especially if you are...

MarkM123 liked pasadena_commut's post in the thread DIY battery installation? how hard?.

No tool experience, any experience with electrical equipment? If you were an EE major, or an electrician, even with no car repair...

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Dealership says I need a new HV battery AND ALSO that I need a new battery ECU. True?

2007 Prius in good condition with 100K miles. The notes from the dealership following a $210 diagnostic test say: "HV DTC P0A80...

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