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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Yes, I am seriously considering that. Not excited about a new car payment, was hoping to save enough to put down cash on a new one, but it...
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 8, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Leaning towards installing a salvage battery myself. Is there a better install guide anywhere? Also, anything about testing / replacing modules?
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 8, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Oh and another thing I just thought of, seeing how the SRS system or crash detection will disable the HV system. But back in the summer, around...
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 8, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Thanks for the input. Is there any harm in driving the car from the repair shop to the dealer (and then possibly home again to do the DIY...
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Well the repair shop said that the ECU's need to be updated because of a TSB and that my existing ECU's are not compatible. He said it was the...
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Anyone got a link to a good DIY battery replacement guide?
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    Is it necessary to replace the ECUs ?
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Anyone ever need to replace their hybrid battery?

    My 2005 needed a battery replaced at 155,000 miles.
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    I put my location in the post: Thanks :) -Ryan
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    what about a cheap $900 one from a salvage yard? At this point I wonder how much I should sink into it. Have there been any issues with the...
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    High Mileage Prius-- Should I be concerned?

    I bought an 05 with 120,000 miles on it. Now, 1.5 years later, with 155,000 miles on it, the main traction battery is dead. Sure, it will last 6...
    Post by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2005 Prius 155k miles - Needs Traction Battery and ECUs

    So, my wife's 2005 prius needs a new battery and (according to the repair shop, it needs two ECUs too). The big red triangle warning light came...
    Thread by: Ryan L., Jan 7, 2013, 27 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion