2004-2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery Replacement Gen 2 | New Battery Cells
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- This Gen 2 Prius is getting a new high voltage drive battery. We will be installing new aftermarket battery cells.😎If this video has been helpful consider supporting us with a cup of coffee! 🙂
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🛒PARTS LIST:
➦ Battery cells U.S. supplier: electronhybrid...
➦ Battery cells overseas supplier: ennocar.com (installed on this car)
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Probably the best Prius battery removal tutorial I've seen.
Good guide, thanks. Let me note that the blocks for gen 2 battery are numbered from the other end, i.e. the block next to the ECU is #14 (not #1). Inserting a whole new battery array in the reverse order does not cause functional issues, but it may confuse the service, if they want to replace some faulty blocks later.
took this as advice while doing this upgrade and I have to report it needs to be the layout in the video, even though mine was also in the direction you described when I opened it up. When I repeated descending from ECU order, the top and bottom alignments of the busbar pick-ups were switched and this caused the long, black-wrapped cord that only attaches to the far end negative pick-up to not lie flush enough to its pick-up. So it needs to be ascending from the ECU for these kits (being extra explicit not as any attack; this is information not in any other videos I've seen and I would have appreciated it myself in the process so it is for other people coming across this video and being confused about the order-switch)
*This* set of aftermarket cells seems to only get installed in this (reverse) order, indeed. The standard order can however be important if you use an ODB2 tool (like Dr Prius) which shows the block numbers descending from the ECU. If the tool shows block #14 faulty, you need to make sure that the block next to the ECU is replaced not the one on the far end. Probably some extra effort of relabelling the blocks is needed after installation to avoid costly mistakes later.
And of course I have read this after I've put the cover back on 😓 but I will use a sharpie or paint pen and pop a note about this on the battery cover, since hopefully it will be a while before I would need to remember this info.
Yes. Notice that the danger label is facing the rear seats (front of car). It's upside down when viewed from the back, where you're working. Did these batteries get installed from the inside of the car??? Why number them backward. More confusion.
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This is one of the best video I've seen for prius battery servicing, everything is shown step by step thanks brother
A really good battery removal video; great images, perfect pace and commentary... and safety advice with a voltmeter that us novices appreciate. Thank you so much!
You're welcome 🙂
Fantastic video man. I wish you done a test drive and gave a feedback on the battery performance in comparison to the original battery.
You know that I pulled a back muscle by lifting with my back, Doc said to use your leg muscles to lift, just saying and maybe that's what you meant to say. Good video.
I recommend using a plank, like a bookshelf size (or 1 x 8 or so) between the battery area and the bumper of the car. You can slide/push/pull the battery case up the plank and over the lip of the bumper, avoiding the worst of the big lift, and the hurt on your back or scratch on the bumper.
@@cawag98 Yeah, it's very heavy and the positioning is not good on your back. Use a plank or do the whole thing in the car. This is not an easy job.
Don't forget to check the HV battery fan for junk and the filter for more junk. A blocked filter or fan can contribute to HV battery failure. It took me a total of 30 min extra on my first time working on the battery, so it's not hard and very worth your time.
Where is the filter located?
@@stephenwhite5444 My '05 doesn't have a filter???
In my 2008 Prius I had Toyota clean the hybrid battery fan and a filter was put in the air intake right next to the seat. I don’t have pets, but I do wash that filter
First terminal off a pack should be one in the middle to again cut voltage in half. Never have both hands around high voltage. Use one hand to remove jumpers/bus bars so there can never be potential from one hand, across chest to other hand. In fact, right hand is safer since heart is on left side.
@@fieldlab4 Great comment! 👍
Thanks very helpful and back on the road!
That was helpful.🙂
I am very happy 💐💐💐
Very good guide five star 🌟.
Thanks! 🙂
Tried looking up a price for a Gen 2 Prius from the place listed for this battery. They are not very upfront about their pricing. Makes me nervous when a company isnt totally upfront.
I just replaced mine last night, same as the one you did yours. Started the car and looked fine; however, once I pulled out of the driveway, check hybrid system turned on. Also, check engine, stability control and warning lights. The battery fan started blowing super hard as well.
I put the computer and code 3021 indicating that block 11 becomes weak shows.
The battery seller told me to start just the dash board for 5 min and the engine. It did not work.
Any possible ideas?
Aceleration puts a large demand on the battery. I suspect either a bad battery cell pack or a loose connection in the installed wiring harness. I suggest removing the battery again and double checking all connections and taking voltage readings of each cell pack. Let us know how it goes.
Location of batters lulu's in charlottewhere are they located in charlotte n c . 3:54
How can i order this batteries and harness
@@rajneshlal7267 I have a few links in the description 👍
Any feedback on performance of the battery pack so far, install was done several months ago?
Yes, this replacement was done back in June 2023. The car is running great with no battery issue.
4 year ago same battery installed by ev shop, lasted 2 years, then 1 module with low voltage on a car used every day normal use, to work, to store, and shores. Then I went back to original Toyota battery $1800 by dealership online discount, (must shop around online l) drive 110 miles to pick up my self. Only sharing. I replaced myself as per videos. Thanks for showing.
@atcclass which dealership did you buy the replacement battery from? How is the toyota battery replacement holding up?
Which dealer,? For 1800.00
Where did you buy the orange replacement batteries please.
Links are in the description.
I didn't see the link
Im stupid i look from the bottom lineing these bolts!
What causes battery fires?
Nimh batteries are very stable and aren't prone to fires. But most typical battery fires are due to shorting out creating a massive amount of heat. Also overcharging with high current can cause excessive heat build up. Lithium batteries are more notorious for overcharging and shorting inside causing it to catch on fire.
Address of batters plus
Ugh... Garbage Chinese D cells. Mine performed poorly and didn't last two years. They're pure junk.
I hope the new battery cells from electron hybrid are decent... decided to save almost $2k by rebuilding with after-market vs Toyota OEM. Expectation is 5 years, hope to get more though.
@@Hiker_Mike Nope. If they look like "D" cells, they're Chinese made garbage. There's a reason Honda hybrid batteries failed long before Prius prismatics... they all used "D" cells, but those were made by Panasonic and Sanyo... NOT China.
You too my friend, did not explain the two short wires as to which one goes to which block + or - --- these orange wires One is short, the one is longer - but they are the same color, coming from the plug, I am thinking that it may not matter, since the plug will connect them, but want to make sure - can you confirm this?
Toyota OEM Quality
vs
Aftermarket Made in China
My biased is on Toyota OEM because quality & reliability is peace of mind....
Made in China
Aftermarket
No retail network or local presence or only online ordering with no after sales support
Sub par quality
Orange plastic deterioration and unreliable interlocking
Self discharge rate high
Nimh D cell size cells no comparison too Toyota quality
Sellers
Some dude on Prius chat, eBay, Alibaba, AliExpress
None of the people who have used the Made in China all orange 🍊 hybrid battery packs have done long term reliability updates or satisfaction follow up after a 1 year
Personally the Made in China hybrid battery packs based on nimh D cells are worthless
Prove me Wrong
Challenge accepted! I'll do a one year battery update on this same vehicle and see what the deterioration is. The nimh Toyota batteries are made by Panasonic. I wish they sold individual modules or rebuild kits for consumers.
Agree that Toyota OEM has the best quality/endurance but it also costs $2k more for a "new" battery. I only want 5 more years from my 20 year old Prius so I'm going with new cells from Electron Hybrid.