Driving without hybrid system????

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by CMJAnew, Mar 19, 2017.

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  1. RachaelFarmer

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    I know this thread is several years old, but I'm hoping you're still on here! Where did you take your Prius to get worked on? I'm looking at a different but also expensive issue (C1391 code, probably needs a new actuator and/or accumulator), and I live near-ish to Binghamton. I'm having trouble finding an independent mechanic who will work on a Prius. Thanks!
     
    #41 RachaelFarmer, Jan 5, 2025
  2. CMJAnew

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    Wow! Just found this earlier thread of mine (I’ll tell you why soon) and thought I’d post a follow-up. I did replace the HV batteries and drove the ‘12 to about 460,000 miles before it basically rotted out from under me.
    I purchased a ‘15 to replace it with. I figured it had a few parts I may someday need (it still ran great). In time I decided to give it to a customer for a derby car (of course the rules wouldn’t allow it - so it got scrapped). I commenced to hit a dear - pretty sure I could’a used the fender and hood. Now ‘we’ have another ‘12 needing an HV battery…STUPID STUPID ME.
    Oh Well….

    New Question; what after market battery options have you all had good / bad experience with. I again need to do something very soon (not dealer).
    Thanks
     
    #42 CMJAnew, Aug 6, 2025
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  3. CMJAnew

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    I took my car to Williams Toyota in Sayre (purchased it there as well). I know they now own the Binghamton dealership.
     
    #43 CMJAnew, Aug 6, 2025
  4. bisco

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    green bean and green tec both get more good reviews than bad from what i've read
     
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