Hello all; I’m just new here. We have an ’09 Prius base model; it went about 380,000 kms. and the HV battery has packed it in. Sorry to say, I set it aside and it’s been sitting for a year. Time now to fix it. Accessed and tested the battery modules, and found half (14!; all adjacent) looking good at right around 7.2v., but the other half are pretty dead with only a few volts or less. For a one-off fix, it doesn’t seem worth buying the deep-cycling and testing equipment, but if someone nearby has and would rent it to me, I’d be happy to rebuild the pack with good used modules. Otherwise, I’m looking at buying a “reconditioned” and balanced pack (2 year warranty option) from Greentec in Coquitlam BC (Vancouver; we’re in Vernon in southern central BC); the word seems that they’re reputable. They charge a core charge of $150.00 CAD, and the return shipping costs $100.00! That means it’d only cost me $50.00 + 12% taxes to keep the old pack. If I don’t find access to the equipment, then I’ll either return the core, or sell or give it away. Anybody reasonably local to get involved here?? I’m interested to hear any comments and ideas about what I’m doing; please and thanks!! Thanks!! Dave
welcome! if you click the report button at the bottom of your post, you can ask the mod to change the title. maybe something like, 'need help with battery rebuilding' and perhaps mention your geographic area. all the best!
Maybe say “Vernon” in your avatar too, versus “Spalumcheen”, which will have everyone heading for Google maps. I’m (coincidentally) in Coquitlam, but “Greater Vancouver” seemed less bewildering. Greentec is essentially a US company if I’m not mistaken, and someone’s set up a franchise here. Relatively local location aside, these are refurbs, I’d be a little wary. Google reviews of this location are very positive, though.
