Dead gen3 HV battery - options in so cal - other gens that can retro?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Rrrolfff, Mar 16, 2023.

  1. Rrrolfff

    Rrrolfff Junior Member

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    My pack is done. Low on cash, so I get to do this myself. I put in a few cells before, but mine are way now gone.

    I have a source who can get packs maybe - can I use others gen cells or packs? It seems most cells this age will be shot - if I'm swapping, I'd like to get a decent life out of the next pack...

    Recommendations ? I'm in so cal - it seems a dismantler will have an unknown life ...

    Please help

    Tia!
     
    #1 Rrrolfff, Mar 16, 2023
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    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Ali baba has several sellers. Like 44 a pop . Decent shops can generally put together something pretty capable . I've seen some built stuff way bigger than stock but 211 ish volts. So that stuff will work in a Gen 2 3 some fours and other Toyota's generally use a derivative of the same plates to make up stuff for the Camry and the RAV4 and what have you.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Mar 16, 2023
  3. Rrrolfff

    Rrrolfff Junior Member

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    Thanks - Alibaba is kinda sketchy with shipping etc. I need to find something - I'm in So Cal - I think newer gen cells can be used, but don't know details, or if it's worth buying an older pack that may be close to dead too...
     
    #3 Rrrolfff, Mar 16, 2023
  4. Rrrolfff

    Rrrolfff Junior Member

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    Still looking for any viable gen 3 pack replacements
     
    #4 Rrrolfff, Mar 17, 2023
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