Do you think a 2013 with ~120k miles would have better battery health or worse health (on average) than this car here? Main difference being a slightly newer battery, but more miles. I’m not sure if age or miles impacts battery life more.
According to a mechanic I know and the numerous online articles I’ve read, 150k is about the point that many packs start falling below an “acceptable” level of charge held. Of course this is not set in stone, as some batteries last much much longer than others. And even then, you may only need to replace a couple of cells within the pack to bring it up to par, but remember it’s only a band aid.
Age and miles both impact the battery but so does heat. Two 2013s both with 150k miles could have packs that last to 250k but the one that has been garaged is much more likely to have the healthier battery. Both my 2010s have less than 100k miles but the car with less miles actually has the pack with the worst battery because its previous owner didn't garage the car When these packs fail its usually the middle cells because they are exposed to the most heat most often.
The battery cares about charge cycles not mile or even time. It also important what temperature those charge/discharge cycle occur (simply saying high temps are bad). So a car used a lot in short runs potentially used up a lot more charge cycle in a lot fewer miles than another car which runs long trips on highway where the battery doesn't get a lot of charge/discharge. And a similarrly used prius in Arizona will have more degraded battery than a more moderate climate. (Again these are general rules each car and its battery are different.)
@@HEVTech1 " its easier to generalize battery cycles to miles as they are positively correlated." Yes it is easier BUT simply not true, just to give an extreme example it is not the same if a prius is used as a taxi in middle of Manhattan or I drive 60 miles daily on a highway (not in stop and go traffic like CA but a rural area.) Miles are a lot better indication of the mechanical parts like engine, drive train etc not so much for battery. As I said even the climate matter quite a bit... It is quite important to learn as much as possible how the car was used. But of course it is usually hard or down right impossible to know how the previous owner used the car (if you consider buying a used prius) the only thing you can usually get is the mileage and perhaps maintenance and repair history. So this is realy good tool for anyone who consider buying a used prius ... havent tried that although downloaded the app over a year ago. Just switching out my ScanGauge II is a hassle but will do it someday.... to test my 2012 Prius. But I am the first and only owner so I know my driving history.
Great tutorial. It amazes me that hybrid cars will display tons of information but not the battery health. I'm sure they can do it, but why don't they? Valuable info.
Wow! very helpful video for those who own Hybrid cars.Hybrid battery is a great concern.You will know this if your EV mode keeps stating “not enough battery”to operate EV driving mode.You will know this when you only get 2 to 3 bars showing on the battery display.You need at least 4 bars to operate the EV driving mode.
Oh Thank you thank you,.. my baby is resching that 200k mile and it is a 2008. This car has bern the best car i have owned. I need to do the water pump and drive belt before it hits the 200k. And was considering selling it because unsure about the hybrid battery life. But i have NOT ever had any issues with the battery at all. Hoping that it will hang on for a few years. Putting in 1200. Bones into it make sense now. Its worth the money because I have kept awesome care of my car inside and out. This will be definitely a video helpful to us owners of Prius cars!!
Thank you so much! My local repair shop is full of thieves telling me that my car is going to break down any day and trying to sell me a cheapo replacement battery when my hybrid battery capacity is still above 40%!
Even if the make of the OBD says not good for electric vehicles and not compatible with apple… i do have a tablet… ughh i think im just going to get it.
This GREAT! I have a bluetooth OBDII reader, and I just downloaded the app on my phone. Getting ready to take a 2008 Prius that I'm looking at buying, to the mechanic tomorrow, and I'm going to also perform this test on the battery to inform me on a fair price.
@@blythe9703 no, definitely not. We have to have motor vehicle inspections every 2 years and it likely wouldn't pass the next inspection. I'm not spending $7,000 after tax for a vehicle to only last 2 years.
@@SarahPoulin do you think it wouldn’t pass because of issues with it or the age? Yea I kind of doubt the prius I’m looking at would make it 2 years but I’m going back and forth on it because it’s my first car and I can’t afford anything above a rust bucket lol and the one I’m looking at is 5k and the owner kept really good care of it. Since it’s only 5k I might be willing to buy it and get an upgrade once it’s time is done and I’ll be hopefully more established. Yea idk it’s definitely stressful.
Very interesting, thank you so much! I think we all should do this test 1 time / year or even before we plan to go vacation (especially in the summer when heat damages most of the hybrid car batteries).
Hi! I’m looking at a 2007 Prius with 200k miles for 5k, this is my first car and I’m super nervous about the miles but I know Prius’ are super reliable. Would you recommend this investment?
@Blythe depends what the average value is in your area. A 2007 prius with 200k miles is close to 2k in the UK. I just bought a 2010 prius with 160k for 3500, hoping it will last for the next 10 years. It certainly is a good investment
The data link connector (DLC) is the multi-pin diagnostic connection port for automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles used to interface a scan tool with the control modules of a given vehicle and access on-board diagnostics (OBD)and live data streams.
going to try this. i have a 2011 gen3 prius with 55k miles on it. i'm the only owner. i've honestly never really got the advertised 48-51 mpg. but lately i am getting 34-35 mpg. trying to figure it out...
check air filter clean mass sensor (located by the air filter) usually it will be a clogged EGR cooler that drops MPG but that's Priuses over 100k miles yours is 55k so I don't think it will be EGR same with spark plugs and bad ignition coil boot
@@MrDICKHEAD28 I just bought a used Prius a week ago and know nothing about hybrids. I've been doing research on them and this video popped up. The car has 101k miles on it and last night, 3 lights came on and a warning bell went off. Because I've never had a prius before, I started to panic. Come to find out it was the battery. It dropped below half and caused the sensors and alarms to go off. I don't know what a good mpg is but since I got the car it's been running around 34 or 35 mpg's. I got the battery charged today and all lights went off, but mpg is still around 34. My car does not have a regular dashboard and does not have dials that I can watch, so idk if the 12 V battery is good, or if the oil pressure is okay, or any of that. Any advice?
Hi, i have prius 3rd gen 2011 s led version, current odo meter : 98650Km, car show my error chech hybrid system, when i checked odb code it is: POA080 . Does full battery pack needs to be replaced?
Really useful, I subscribed and thumbs-upped for this alone. Buying a 13-year old Prius most likely, because it’s what can be afforded, but this is right in the zone for replacement being possibly required, and flying blind is a problem. Seems like £3k or $3k battery upgrades can be done now into Lithium ion, making the pack half the size and still better than the original, but three grand is enough to buy some cars with. That’s the issue, paying or saving for a battery, is more expensive than running a gas/petrol or diesel conventional ICE-only as with those, you are paying a bill that is done-and-dusted as you go along. Have to say, this is Toyota’s choice, to,use NiMH, but the Lithium ion batteries at the time may not have been much better. NiMH is a second-choice, to me, from my experience with consumer batteries they are lousy, and die if unused for a while, but the Toyota packs have held up surprisingly well. Thanks and take care.
question..do you do this test on the street ? or you can park in garage and do the test ?. does hitting on the brake and hitting the gas at the same time the car still run forward ?
i cant seem to find an answer. if the battery is in new condition, about 90%... will that give you better milage than a 70% battery? im wondering if its worth trying to recondition my battery or replace it if its about 70%. what do you think? im getting around 40 mpg and im trying to see what i can do to increase the mpg. i know it varies with conditions and how i handle the gas and up and down hill, but i have never gotten close to 50 mpg and that was trying my best to get the most milage. i have a 2015 prius with about 87,000 miles.
I do my maintenance of my 2012 prius at my local Toyota dealer. They do a battery check every service and than i get a certificate with a year warranty. So i guess my 10 year old battery is still good enough. It’s the egr and the gasket that i fear. The most because i want to keep the prius longer
I have use this device and software back first was released and it worked fantastic. Unfortunately, the software developer on the app has changed their policy and you can no longer scan for free.. after downloading the software, you will be required to purchase a license to complete this function of testing the battery. Although you are not be told that in the initial download, it is quite discouraging.
@@HEVTech1 Sorry I left that. its a 2011 Prius with 113,000 miles. I ran the test twice, and had 47 and 48%. Vehicle is in Florida. Also my Block 4 showed an error message on one of those tests.
The reason is because the other ones are still old, so you'll do all that labor of basically replacing the entire back but instead just doing one, and running the risk of potentially in a month or two after, another block dying.
Very useful demo. I have an OBD II Reader, and a Prius Gen 1. The batteries were replaced about 7 years ago. The Dr Prius/Dr Hybrid App could collect data, but not run the "Life Expectancy Test" on this old model Prius. Any suggestions?
Hi , when i have done the test the engine starts at 198 second before the time has finished , but it gave me the result which was %74.5 . Is it accurate or something wrong ?
HI< I got the ap working. Put the Prius in Drive and them pressed the brake and the Gas at the same time. THE RED TRIANGLE OF DEATH came up. .Now if I put the car in drive, the red triangle comes up. The motor starts fine, the AC is working fine. Running a complete code check on battery and Engine results in no codes. The Car reverses fine. Any ideas? I recently drove back from Maryland to North Carolina with no problems.
40% is poor condition. how much longer can that last though? anyone have an estimation coupled with north texas weather? it's a 2008 gen 2 prius with 143k miles. also, a couple days ago i had the red triangle of death. i saw there was an ounce of water under the battery and i drained that. a couple months ago i covered silicon on the commonly issued areas and have done a water hose test afterwards with no leaks after a few minutes. i didn't receive any codes during the red triangle which i find strange. i checked the battery fan wires for corrosion or loose connections. i tested the battery fan and it runs well. there are no clogs, it's clean throughout the intake and exhaust air. I put it all back together and the car works without issue again. I'm not sure what happened. before the inspection i unplugged the battery for over a minute many times to reset it and that didn't work. any clue?
Before troubleshooting individual cells, a diagnostic on the inverter coolant and associated cooling fans need a look. Without clean coolant and a proper cooling hybrid fan, new cells/pack will go bad again.
it is in the description. I purchased the first one that works with iPhone. Link to OBD reader used in this video (works with iOS and Android)- amzn.to/3lM1rBM Cheaper OBD option (works only with Android device) - amzn.to/3m7VejJ
@@mtken0321 Thank you for your links... In the description it is written that Apple is not supported. Can you confirm if OBD reader supports IOS system?
Under your link to tool key features: Note: Apple iOS devices are not compatible Note: This product is not compatible with hybrid or electric vehicles Tool own feature section says it is not compatible. ? What good is it?
One quis. I'm not clear about one thing. How can put drive mode and accelerate with break paddle all the way down. I feel that car will go forward. Please correct me
Hi man. Is the ODBLink compatible with Toyota Auris Touring Sport? It looks like a very useful tool to have on o hybrid car. Sorry if it's a dumb question, just bought the car ...
Thanks so much for the video. My life expectancy test came back at 5%. I have the P3000 and P0A80 error codes. Poor block balance #13. So does that mean I can replace #13 and the life expectancy will go back up? Or should I be looking at rebuilding/reconditioning the whole unit?
The capacity of the pack is only as good as your weakest module so unfortunately your health test with a bad module wont be accurate. If you are comfortable removing the pack to work on it, I would suggest testing each module before deciding exactly which ones to replace but at a minimum you would want to replace those causing the error which would be one of the two modules in block #13.
I get the low traction battery warning before I can compete the test with about 170 seconds left. I had to charge the battery again I got 48.3% after that on the test. Should I run it again?
@@eltoro8143 somewhat typical, until you have a bad module/error code I personally wouldn't cycle charge/replace any modules. I do have a couple videos of the process I followed to refurb a battery pack on a 2004 if you haven't already seen them.
You never state whether the vehicle is started or not as you connect the OBD or when you start the car. The vehicle appears to be started as DrPrius gives instructions for the test but we don't know when the vehicle is started. I*'m a stickler for instructions.
Nice! You think this might work with Prius+ too? It doesn't show up in the "Current supported model:" part of the app information. But Prius V is there, so close enough?
Hey Bud, great vid... I just subscribed. Question: I just bought a 2017 Camry Hybrid with 96,600 miles so a bit concerned on the battery condition.... would these apps work on the Camry Hybrid as well? I have no prob. buying a Bluetooth OBD reader and download the app if they do. Looking at the Hybrid Assistant app as well... Thanks
Lexus is a Toyota company like GMC to GM. I don't think the "Dr. Prius" app will support the Lexus RX450H for a hybrid battery test. The "Hybrid Assistant" app may support the PIDs needed for the test. I absolutely would try it :)
@@HEVTech1 I think the Dr Prius App may work on Lexus. At least the GS450h. Because I saw someone use the app (or something that looks very similar) to test that car.
Amazon description say " Maximum Vehicle Coverage OBDLink LX Bluetooth works with all 1996 and newer cars and light trucks sold in the United States (except hybrid or electric vehicles)." Work or not work to diagnostic battery pack on a Prius ?
Hi bud. Can you recommend an ODB reader for a 2014 Prius. I could really use one right about now. I just want to choose one that shows cell health like yours. Nice work. Thank you.
Here's a thread on Prius chat where the app developer was discussing using the Dr. Prius app to test the remaining capacity for the prius plug in: priuschat.com/threads/2012-2015-prius-plug-in-hybrid-beta-tester-needed-for-dr-prius-app.204393/
Prius 2012 will not shift to Drive or Reveres. Instead it goes to Neutral. 12-V battery is 12.6 Any idea? Also, the bluetooth stopped not working, for phone, or for OBDII
Sounds to me like the car is in ACC mode (power button pressed 2x without foot on brake). priuschat.com/threads/very-odd-happening-prius-would-not-shift-into-gear.3077/
I rebuilt my battery pack on my 2007 Hybrid Camry last year! Does the Dr. Prius work on my Camry? What kind of balance charger/discharger you recommended for balancing the whole pack? I have used a couple of hobby chargers to charge and discharge each separate module ten times after replacing 5 bad modules!
Dr Prius works on all Toyota hybrids. You can forget the grid charger, if your pack acts up again just replace the defective module(s). Drive the car highway speeds more often too. Stop and go driving is death to these cars. Also sitting parked for weeks does them dirt too.
Hi Samuel! Sounds like you did it right! I had good success using the Tenergy T180 but any hobby charger that can handle NiMh would work. The price goes up with the chargers ability to discharge at higher rates. The T180 could discharge around 15-20 watts which was about perfect for what I wanted. There are much better chargers out there that can handle multiple modules at once which would speed up the process.
@@HEVTech1 Hi, I tried to use the Dr. Prius App. on my 2007 Camry today, but it did not allow my Fixed Blue tooth transmitter to work! I have been using this for years, it worked on Fixed App. and Torque Pro. App. Can you recommended one that work! I don't want to keep buying the wrong one please!
@@ChuiSamuel I've had good success with this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_oeVTFb175RC90 I have an android device running Dr. Prius
Do you think a 2013 with ~120k miles would have better battery health or worse health (on average) than this car here?
Main difference being a slightly newer battery, but more miles. I’m not sure if age or miles impacts battery life more.
According to a mechanic I know and the numerous online articles I’ve read, 150k is about the point that many packs start falling below an “acceptable” level of charge held.
Of course this is not set in stone, as some batteries last much much longer than others. And even then, you may only need to replace a couple of cells within the pack to bring it up to par, but remember it’s only a band aid.
Age and miles both impact the battery but so does heat. Two 2013s both with 150k miles could have packs that last to 250k but the one that has been garaged is much more likely to have the healthier battery. Both my 2010s have less than 100k miles but the car with less miles actually has the pack with the worst battery because its previous owner didn't garage the car
When these packs fail its usually the middle cells because they are exposed to the most heat most often.
The battery cares about charge cycles not mile or even time. It also important what temperature those charge/discharge cycle occur (simply saying high temps are bad). So a car used a lot in short runs potentially used up a lot more charge cycle in a lot fewer miles than another car which runs long trips on highway where the battery doesn't get a lot of charge/discharge. And a similarrly used prius in Arizona will have more degraded battery than a more moderate climate. (Again these are general rules each car and its battery are different.)
@@NixUgriBugri yes, its easier to generalize battery cycles to miles as they are positively correlated.
@@HEVTech1 " its easier to generalize battery cycles to miles as they are positively correlated." Yes it is easier BUT simply not true, just to give an extreme example it is not the same if a prius is used as a taxi in middle of Manhattan or I drive 60 miles daily on a highway (not in stop and go traffic like CA but a rural area.) Miles are a lot better indication of the mechanical parts like engine, drive train etc not so much for battery. As I said even the climate matter quite a bit... It is quite important to learn as much as possible how the car was used. But of course it is usually hard or down right impossible to know how the previous owner used the car (if you consider buying a used prius) the only thing you can usually get is the mileage and perhaps maintenance and repair history. So this is realy good tool for anyone who consider buying a used prius ... havent tried that although downloaded the app over a year ago. Just switching out my ScanGauge II is a hassle but will do it someday.... to test my 2012 Prius. But I am the first and only owner so I know my driving history.
Great tutorial. It amazes me that hybrid cars will display tons of information but not the battery health. I'm sure they can do it, but why don't they? Valuable info.
the dealers does
@@lunam7249 1st gen does
Wow! very helpful video for those who own Hybrid cars.Hybrid battery is a great concern.You will know this if your EV mode keeps stating “not enough battery”to operate EV driving mode.You will know this when you only get 2 to 3 bars showing on the battery display.You need at least 4 bars to operate the EV driving mode.
Oh Thank you thank you,.. my baby is resching that 200k mile and it is a 2008. This car has bern the best car i have owned. I need to do the water pump and drive belt before it hits the 200k. And was considering selling it because unsure about the hybrid battery life.
But i have NOT ever had any issues with the battery at all. Hoping that it will hang on for a few years. Putting in 1200. Bones into it make sense now. Its worth the money because I have kept awesome care of my car inside and out. This will be definitely a video helpful to us owners of Prius cars!!
Thank you so much! My local repair shop is full of thieves telling me that my car is going to break down any day and trying to sell me a cheapo replacement battery when my hybrid battery capacity is still above 40%!
40% is not good at all. you should replace it
What's the update?
Great info, thanks, even my local Prius shop recommends getting this OBD reader.
Even if the make of the OBD says not good for electric vehicles and not compatible with apple… i do have a tablet… ughh i think im just going to get it.
This GREAT! I have a bluetooth OBDII reader, and I just downloaded the app on my phone. Getting ready to take a 2008 Prius that I'm looking at buying, to the mechanic tomorrow, and I'm going to also perform this test on the battery to inform me on a fair price.
Hi! How did this end up! I’m looking at a 2007 Prius at 200k miles
@@blythe9703 it was a rust bucket. Not worth the money to get only a couple of years from it.
@@SarahPoulin oh damn!! You didn’t keep it?
@@blythe9703 no, definitely not. We have to have motor vehicle inspections every 2 years and it likely wouldn't pass the next inspection. I'm not spending $7,000 after tax for a vehicle to only last 2 years.
@@SarahPoulin do you think it wouldn’t pass because of issues with it or the age? Yea I kind of doubt the prius I’m looking at would make it 2 years but I’m going back and forth on it because it’s my first car and I can’t afford anything above a rust bucket lol and the one I’m looking at is 5k and the owner kept really good care of it. Since it’s only 5k I might be willing to buy it and get an upgrade once it’s time is done and I’ll be hopefully more established. Yea idk it’s definitely stressful.
Very interesting, thank you so much! I think we all should do this test 1 time / year or even before we plan to go vacation (especially in the summer when heat damages most of the hybrid car batteries).
Thank you, I am about to buy a prius and I was wondering about the life expectancy of the battery pack. This was very helpful
Same here !
I'll be getting my used Prius soon and I want to do a battery test on it
That's a wonderful car ( have an old Prius from US) .I live in Russia.
You won't regret it!
Our 2007 Prius is at almost 500k miles. We got a new battery at 485k miles. The car was never garaged. Our 2018 Prime has 184k miles.
The 2018 prime is averaging 60k a year!? Holy wow!
@@HEVTech1 I meant 2017 Prime. We drive 50k per year!
Hi! I’m looking at a 2007 Prius with 200k miles for 5k, this is my first car and I’m super nervous about the miles but I know Prius’ are super reliable. Would you recommend this investment?
@Blythe depends what the average value is in your area.
A 2007 prius with 200k miles is close to 2k in the UK.
I just bought a 2010 prius with 160k for 3500, hoping it will last for the next 10 years. It certainly is a good investment
I’m looking at an 08 with 138k miles for 2900. Worth it?
The data link connector (DLC) is the multi-pin diagnostic connection port for automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles used to interface a scan tool with the control modules of a given vehicle and access on-board diagnostics (OBD)and live data streams.
Thanks for the info, I was trying to find out my car's battery health.
You don't say?
Im looking to buy a Toyota aqua so this was super help full now can see if the sellers are lying
Seller probably is clueless. Unless theyre claiming it has a new battery
You are the Man 👍 Thanks for your time and the knowledge you share with me and others 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀
That was very helpful to understand as I am new to prius World. I have a 2011. - liked/subscribed
going to try this. i have a 2011 gen3 prius with 55k miles on it. i'm the only owner. i've honestly never really got the advertised 48-51 mpg. but lately i am getting 34-35 mpg. trying to figure it out...
check air filter
clean mass sensor (located by the air filter)
usually it will be a clogged EGR cooler that drops MPG but that's Priuses over 100k miles
yours is 55k so I don't think it will be EGR
same with spark plugs and bad ignition coil boot
@@MrDICKHEAD28 I just bought a used Prius a week ago and know nothing about hybrids. I've been doing research on them and this video popped up. The car has 101k miles on it and last night, 3 lights came on and a warning bell went off. Because I've never had a prius before, I started to panic. Come to find out it was the battery. It dropped below half and caused the sensors and alarms to go off. I don't know what a good mpg is but since I got the car it's been running around 34 or 35 mpg's. I got the battery charged today and all lights went off, but mpg is still around 34. My car does not have a regular dashboard and does not have dials that I can watch, so idk if the 12 V battery is good, or if the oil pressure is okay, or any of that. Any advice?
Hi, i have prius 3rd gen 2011 s led version, current odo meter : 98650Km, car show my error chech hybrid system, when i checked odb code it is: POA080 . Does full battery pack needs to be replaced?
Really useful, I subscribed and thumbs-upped for this alone. Buying a 13-year old Prius most likely, because it’s what can be afforded, but this is right in the zone for replacement being possibly required, and flying blind is a problem. Seems like £3k or $3k battery upgrades can be done now into Lithium ion, making the pack half the size and still better than the original, but three grand is enough to buy some cars with. That’s the issue, paying or saving for a battery, is more expensive than running a gas/petrol or diesel conventional ICE-only as with those, you are paying a bill that is done-and-dusted as you go along. Have to say, this is Toyota’s choice, to,use NiMH, but the Lithium ion batteries at the time may not have been much better. NiMH is a second-choice, to me, from my experience with consumer batteries they are lousy, and die if unused for a while, but the Toyota packs have held up surprisingly well. Thanks and take care.
question..do you do this test on the street ? or you can park in garage and do the test ?. does hitting on the brake and hitting the gas at the same time the car still run forward ?
i cant seem to find an answer. if the battery is in new condition, about 90%... will that give you better milage than a 70% battery? im wondering if its worth trying to recondition my battery or replace it if its about 70%. what do you think? im getting around 40 mpg and im trying to see what i can do to increase the mpg. i know it varies with conditions and how i handle the gas and up and down hill, but i have never gotten close to 50 mpg and that was trying my best to get the most milage. i have a 2015 prius with about 87,000 miles.
I do my maintenance of my 2012 prius at my local Toyota dealer. They do a battery check every service and than i get a certificate with a year warranty. So i guess my 10 year old battery is still good enough. It’s the egr and the gasket that i fear. The most because i want to keep the prius longer
Will this setup tell me which cells are going bad or does it just tell me the general condition of the entire battery system?
Thank you for your time to teach us
I have use this device and software back first was released and it worked fantastic. Unfortunately, the software developer on the app has changed their policy and you can no longer scan for free.. after downloading the software, you will be required to purchase a license to complete this function of testing the battery. Although you are not be told that in the initial download, it is quite discouraging.
Good Video. I have a Garage kept prius 113k miles battery is at 47%
What year? That is a bit lower than I would expect for that mileage and the fact it was garage kept.
@@HEVTech1 Sorry I left that. its a 2011 Prius with 113,000 miles. I ran the test twice, and had 47 and 48%. Vehicle is in Florida. Also my Block 4 showed an error message on one of those tests.
@@an10nee what was the error message? Florida may change the equation as there is much more heat than in the Midwest.
@@an10nee what’s your mpg?
Very useful thing, thanks!
Can I do the same test on lexus gs450h or rx400h ?2008
Thanks for the video 🫡
Great video! Could I use another obd2 Bluetooth scanner like BlueDriver for this test? Thank you!
That was pretty damn good, thanks
Thanks, I had to drive for a while to warm the battery to 77 degrees before it would do the test.
Very knowledgeable. Great info. Thanks
Can any OBD2 be used for this?
There appears to be a low or dead module at the #5 position. 1:40 or thereabouts. Why don't you break open the pack and replace that one?
The reason is because the other ones are still old, so you'll do all that labor of basically replacing the entire back but instead just doing one, and running the risk of potentially in a month or two after, another block dying.
Very useful demo. I have an OBD II Reader, and a Prius Gen 1. The batteries were replaced about 7 years ago. The Dr Prius/Dr Hybrid App could collect data, but not run the "Life Expectancy Test" on this old model Prius. Any suggestions?
Great post! Thank you
Are you ACTUALLY flooring the brake and gas pedal at the same time? Is that not bad/ dangerous?
This will put your gearbox into meltdown… has to be healthy… nooooot…
Hi , when i have done the test the engine starts at 198 second before the time has finished , but it gave me the result which was %74.5 . Is it accurate or something wrong ?
It generally will finish before you reach 0 seconds.
74.5% falls within "Good Condition" and is certainly acceptable.
Will this tool work also for lexus gs450h?
Yes, it will
Hi, have the other obd scanner on your link. How can I get those settings to check the hybrid system on a 2010 prius?
Which scanner is going to work with i0s, seams to be a lot of support for android but not iOS, would a android tablet work what only works on Wi-Fi?
Can the obd be used for other car like honda city odsi 2008?
Hey, Thanks for a great vid!
HI< I got the ap working. Put the Prius in Drive and them pressed the brake and the Gas at the same time. THE RED TRIANGLE OF DEATH came up. .Now if I put the car in drive, the red triangle comes up. The motor starts fine, the AC is working fine. Running a complete code check on battery and Engine results in no codes. The Car reverses fine. Any ideas? I recently drove back from Maryland to North Carolina with no problems.
H-EV Tech…why is your cell pack #5 reading off the scale low? If it is kaput, why wouldn’t the test flag this? What am I missing?
I noticed that too. I expected it to be explained in the video......
40% is poor condition. how much longer can that last though? anyone have an estimation coupled with north texas weather? it's a 2008 gen 2 prius with 143k miles.
also, a couple days ago i had the red triangle of death. i saw there was an ounce of water under the battery and i drained that. a couple months ago i covered silicon on the commonly issued areas and have done a water hose test afterwards with no leaks after a few minutes. i didn't receive any codes during the red triangle which i find strange. i checked the battery fan wires for corrosion or loose connections. i tested the battery fan and it runs well. there are no clogs, it's clean throughout the intake and exhaust air. I put it all back together and the car works without issue again. I'm not sure what happened. before the inspection i unplugged the battery for over a minute many times to reset it and that didn't work. any clue?
Cool vid does the cheaper obd have these tests?
Does it work with highlander hybrid as well?
Before troubleshooting individual cells, a diagnostic on the inverter coolant and associated cooling fans need a look. Without clean coolant and a proper cooling hybrid fan, new cells/pack will go bad again.
Hello, will you like to tell me about the device you install in the car, and where to purchase it?
it is in the description. I purchased the first one that works with iPhone.
Link to OBD reader used in this video (works with iOS and Android)- amzn.to/3lM1rBM
Cheaper OBD option (works only with Android device) - amzn.to/3m7VejJ
@@mtken0321 Thank you for your links... In the description it is written that Apple is not supported. Can you confirm if OBD reader supports IOS system?
How about test procedures for other Toyota hybrids?
can you use the same test for Lexus RX 400h 2009 ?
Excellent video! Will this same app and procedure work on a 2013 Lexus ES300?
Yes it will work
Nice video. What OBD scanner would you recommend to use with Dr Prius app? Thank you.
I use mx+ there is a list of compatible ones on the dr prius website
Top notch. Thanks
Under your link to tool key features:
Note: Apple iOS devices are not compatible
Note: This product is not compatible with hybrid or electric vehicles
Tool own feature section says it is not compatible. ? What good is it?
Do you think that the same ODB and app works on the Auris TS 2013 hybrid?
Da merge. Am si eu auris din 2014 si am folosit acelasi obd si program.
It’s obd
@@22Platypus Yes, sorry, my mistake. Thank you for the correction.
Hello, will this work on the Lexus CT200? (Lexus Prius)
Is it safe to do this in a car lot where the Prius is boxed in with a lot of different cars?
One quis. I'm not clear about one thing. How can put drive mode and accelerate with break paddle all the way down. I feel that car will go forward. Please correct me
Instruction was to put it in Park not Drive.
Hi man. Is the ODBLink compatible with Toyota Auris Touring Sport? It looks like a very useful tool to have on o hybrid car. Sorry if it's a dumb question, just bought the car ...
Merge. Am acelasi obd si program si l-am folosit la auris 2014.
Can this same test be carried out on a Lexus Rx400h? If so what will this app work?
Thank you!
Is this the same procedure on an 07 Prius?
Thanks so much for the video. My life expectancy test came back at 5%. I have the P3000 and P0A80 error codes. Poor block balance #13. So does that mean I can replace #13 and the life expectancy will go back up? Or should I be looking at rebuilding/reconditioning the whole unit?
The capacity of the pack is only as good as your weakest module so unfortunately your health test with a bad module wont be accurate. If you are comfortable removing the pack to work on it, I would suggest testing each module before deciding exactly which ones to replace but at a minimum you would want to replace those causing the error which would be one of the two modules in block #13.
I get the low traction battery warning before I can compete the test with about 170 seconds left. I had to charge the battery again I got 48.3% after that on the test. Should I run it again?
When going to shop for a used Prius, is there a way to get this information before hand? Without having the gadget?
Thanks, if you hold your phone sideways when you video it will look way better.
What could be the reason that my OBDLink LX doesn't pair with my phone? I keep trying and through the app as well.
NevermindI got it. What is your opinion on 51.96% capacity for a 2008 with 124k miles??
@@eltoro8143 somewhat typical, until you have a bad module/error code I personally wouldn't cycle charge/replace any modules. I do have a couple videos of the process I followed to refurb a battery pack on a 2004 if you haven't already seen them.
You never state whether the vehicle is started or not as you connect the OBD or when you start the car. The vehicle appears to be started as DrPrius gives instructions for the test but we don't know when the vehicle is started.
I*'m a stickler for instructions.
Nice! You think this might work with Prius+ too? It doesn't show up in the "Current supported model:" part of the app information. But Prius V is there, so close enough?
Hey Bud, great vid... I just subscribed. Question: I just bought a 2017 Camry Hybrid with 96,600 miles so a bit concerned on the battery condition.... would these apps work on the Camry Hybrid as well? I have no prob. buying a Bluetooth OBD reader and download the app if they do. Looking at the Hybrid Assistant app as well... Thanks
Would this work on 17 plate chr hybrid
cool, awesome video.
How do you put the gear in drive and gas and brake at the same time? Wouldn't that sort of ruin the brakes or move the car?
That would make the car make screenshot 😂😂
Nice Video. Is this also working for RAV4 Plugin Prime
How do I check my price's battery with the OBD to reader you recommend cheaper on Amazon
Thanks
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Can a test like this be done on a Lexus RX4540h?
Can you use this for a Prius C?
does the obdlink mx model have the same abilities to check a hv battery ?
It should, the MX also supports more features.
How about Lexus RX450H 2013. Would the testing process be any different from this? If so, could you please highlight the difference? Thanks.
Lexus is a Toyota company like GMC to GM. I don't think the "Dr. Prius" app will support the Lexus RX450H for a hybrid battery test. The "Hybrid Assistant" app may support the PIDs needed for the test. I absolutely would try it :)
@@HEVTech1 I think the Dr Prius App may work on Lexus. At least the GS450h. Because I saw someone use the app (or something that looks very similar) to test that car.
@@liquidh6344 I would absolutely try it!
Where you buy the scanner?
There is a link in the video description.
Will the bluedriver work with the Dr.prius app?
What's a good OBII scanner WITH a lithium battery? I own a 2019 Prius Limited. I saw somewhere not all OBII's work. Thanks. Already sub'd & gave u a 👍
Amazon description say " Maximum Vehicle Coverage
OBDLink LX Bluetooth works with all 1996 and newer cars and light trucks sold in the United States (except hybrid or electric vehicles)."
Work or not work to diagnostic battery pack on a Prius ?
The OBD Link LX works for a 2010 prius. I am currently using it daily with Hybrid Assistant.
Any way to do the same test on a Yaris Hybrid?
what application do you use?
Does this work on 4th gen 2016 Prius?
Good video,thank you.
Hi bud. Can you recommend an ODB reader for a 2014 Prius. I could really use one right about now. I just want to choose one that shows cell health like yours. Nice work. Thank you.
I believe any Bluetooth one should work, its the app you use with said reader that gives you what you need.
Amazon has a ton.
It’s obd
just an FYI I know he says ODB but it's actually an OBD (onboard diagnostic) not (on diagnostic board)
Obd
Thanks!
How does the battery test work for the P3 Plug-in Prius? What happens if I start with a fully charged battery?
Here's a thread on Prius chat where the app developer was discussing using the Dr. Prius app to test the remaining capacity for the prius plug in: priuschat.com/threads/2012-2015-prius-plug-in-hybrid-beta-tester-needed-for-dr-prius-app.204393/
Prius 2012 will not shift to Drive or Reveres. Instead it goes to Neutral. 12-V battery is 12.6 Any idea?
Also, the bluetooth stopped not working, for phone, or for OBDII
Sounds to me like the car is in ACC mode (power button pressed 2x without foot on brake).
priuschat.com/threads/very-odd-happening-prius-would-not-shift-into-gear.3077/
@@HEVTech1 No. It was the inverter. It was known problem and free fix, but not active recall.
@@west_park7993 nice, glad you got it figured out
Obd link.. States not suitable for hybrid car??
Can you help. Looked at buying this OBD LX. It says that it isn't compatible with hybrid cars. Is it or isn't? I'm in the UK.. thank
The OBD LX is what I use in my 2010 Prius every day.
When you press down both the brake and gas pedal do you put on the handbrake or not?
When I did it, I just held the brake pedal and the gas at the same time. I did not use the parking brake.
@@HEVTech1 is this hard on the transmission to hold both pedals with it in gear for such an extended period of time?
@@russelld5838 I was wondering the same thing..
Does anyone know if this can be done with a bluedriver obd2 reader?
Say it with me.... "O......B......D" (On Board Diagnostics)
I rebuilt my battery pack on my 2007 Hybrid Camry last year! Does the Dr. Prius work on my Camry? What kind of balance charger/discharger you recommended for balancing the whole pack? I have used a couple of hobby chargers to charge and discharge each separate module ten times after replacing 5 bad modules!
Dr Prius works on all Toyota hybrids. You can forget the grid charger, if your pack acts up again just replace the defective module(s). Drive the car highway speeds more often too. Stop and go driving is death to these cars. Also sitting parked for weeks does them dirt too.
@@michael47lamb Thank you for your advice
Hi Samuel!
Sounds like you did it right! I had good success using the Tenergy T180 but any hobby charger that can handle NiMh would work. The price goes up with the chargers ability to discharge at higher rates. The T180 could discharge around 15-20 watts which was about perfect for what I wanted.
There are much better chargers out there that can handle multiple modules at once which would speed up the process.
@@HEVTech1 Hi, I tried to use the Dr. Prius App. on my 2007 Camry today, but it did not allow my Fixed Blue tooth transmitter to work! I have been using this for years, it worked on Fixed App. and Torque Pro. App. Can you recommended one that work! I don't want to keep buying the wrong one please!
@@ChuiSamuel I've had good success with this one:
www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_oeVTFb175RC90
I have an android device running Dr. Prius