A few weeks ago I purchased a used 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid(202K miles). It had no problem making it the 3+ hours from South Carolina to my house in North Carolina. Both propulsion sources were stellar from my amateur viewpoint. I bought it as much for a learning project as for a keeper or a flip; perhaps even more. It is presenting some challenging issues & however painstaking these may be, it does open the door to enlightenment. A few words about me may be in order at this point. I have an Associates in Electrical/Electronics & considerable industrial exp. at the 480volt level. I have PLC training & Exp. & much exposure to both digital(discreet) & analog field devices & instrumentation. I have had much electrical & other safety training to include formal arcflash. I got this for a song because it had developed a Check VSC/ Check Hybrid system alarm that flashed on my multi-info screen all the way home. As I said above it ran great. But braking was extremely labored. It needed a very hard press on brake peddle to cause a stop. A wise old instructor of mine used to say that when you don't know what to do, do what you know how to do. The owner had informed my that the brake fluid, pads, rotors etc. were all good. When I got it home I inspected anyway & found that the inboard pads were extremely worn. I ordered new pads. I also hooked up my OBD 2 checker & there were absolutely no codes(Green check mark). So the car sat in my garage for 7-10 days while I did some research & ordered parts. The 4th holiday passed & on July5 I decided to drive up to my local AutoZone to get a more in-depth code check. So I got in the Hybrid, pressed the brake & turned the key & the READY light came on & as in other timed the combustion engine started automatically after several seconds. I pulled it out of the garage(detached) & drove the 50ft or so up to the house. I needed to go inside & get my wallet. While in the house looking for the wallet the gas combustion engine turned off but the ready light was still on. I pulled out of my driveway & onto the street on battery power only(1st time doing that). I feel quite sure that the combustion engine came on when I got on the road but the 2-3 mile trip never needed more speed than about 40MPH. When I got to AutoZone, the first lady came out with a reader & there were no codes. But then a man came out probably with a different scanner & it rendered some ABS codes as I has expected. They are C1252, C1256 & C1259. But all that was to become my secondary problem. Because when I pressed on the brake & turned the key the red battery lights did not go away & thus no READY light. CRAP!!! I did not know what to do & it was about 95F here in Carolina that day so I called AAA & had it towed to the house. His ETA was about 45min late. I was hot, bothered & embarrassed; rotten day! My Hunch- The traction battery has discharged just below the threshold where battery alarms are not toggling away to give a READY signal. My next step is to remove the back seat & figure out how to measure & charge the traction battery. Preos info is all over the place. What charger do I need for my 2wd Highlander? Given Wednesday morning over again, I would have never have pulled out of the driveway powered by the battery only(combustion engine off). Can Maintenance Mode help? If you have any tips to help me recover please text Keith @(252)904-0365. Thanks!
Thank you for the idea of connecting the batteries in parallel. ❤ I used bare copper ground wire found in electrical wiring to connect the batteries in parallel using the nuts. I was surprised that I could charge the whole pack using a SKYRC B6 AC V2 NiMH Battery Charger. I could apply as much as 4.8 amps to charge or as little as 0.3 amps to apply a trickle charge. I could also attach one or two headlights to discharge in parallel. I only discharge down to about 6.4 volts as I have found discharging a module lower than 6 volts tends to hurt the module. BE VERY CAREFUL TO NOT TO CONNECT THE BATTERY POLES TOGETHER WITHOUT RESISTANCE (SUCH AS A LIGHT) BETWEEN. You can use your tester to test voltage, however I would not risk testing amperage, especially with the whole pack connected. I'm surprised I could charge the whole pack this way. I like to charge it up to 8.25 volts. BE CAREUL when charging in parallel. When a NiMH module is fully charged, a Delta V (voltage drop) will occur somewhere between 8.58 v and 9 v. If the batteries are connected in parallel and a Delta V occurs in a module, a fire 💥 may occur because all of the other modules may transfer their amps into the module with the Delta V.
Hello, so if I am charging in parallel, how can I prevent a Delta V? Also, hooking cells in parallel will only balance their output voltages, it will not balance the state of charge which is what is desired to be balanced. It's a huge misconception that the battery voltage indicates how much charge a battery has left (this will only provide one a rough estimate). So would doing this parallel charging really do a recondition?
@@josuemolina4377 The Delta V is triggered in each module somewhere between 8.55 v and 9 v (approximately - so I've read). To prevent Delta v, charge the modules to no more than 8.4 v. Charging to 8.3 v may be safer. If you charge past 8.58 v you may notice it is difficult to charge much higher than that. Note that when charging at 8.58 v, the charging voltage may be something like 9.25 v or 9.5 v. When you stop charging the battery voltage will drift down to the 8.6 v range. If you charge the modules at around 8.6 v for 20 minutes or more, you may be damaging the modules. Specifically, you may be using up the oxygen or whatever they insert into the module to trigger the Delta v and the Delta v will no longer be triggered. I suspect I may have damaged some of my modules by doing this, so the Delta v is not triggered and the Prius battery manager CPU is not detecting Delta v and allowing the modules to be charged up to 9.5 v (or so it appears). I think I may need to buy a new HV pack because of this. So... don't charge higher than 8.4 v to be safe and maybe just 8.3 v. I have noticed many modules will drift down to about 8.11 v when resting after being charged up to 8.25 v, and some will drift down to about 7.88 v. When new, the modules will drift to about 7.20 v (so I have read). When the batteries are connected in parallel, to recondition the modules, you can discharge them down to lets say 6.20 v and charge them back up to 8.25 v. You can do this 3 or 4 times (I would suggest 2 or 3 times). It may do more harm than good to go lower than 6.20 v or higher than 8.40 v. Some people do this at high amps which will likely cause the batteries to heat up and expand. I discharge a module using 2 headlight bulbs (about 9 amps), and charge at about 5 amps (for each module). When charging the whole pack in parallel, I found 4 amps was good and I sometimes charged at around 5.2 amps. You can also discharge the whole pack in parallel at once using 2 headlight bulbs. Charging and discharging refreshes the modules (kind-of). However eventually the old modules don't work the same. The modules need to have a similar resistance, which varies in a module depending on the voltage of the module and will change in the same day in a module. Attributes such as resistance, how much a battery can hold a voltage when charged up to 8.20 v and allowed to rest. When charged to 8.10 v and connected to a headlight, how much the voltage drops in 2 minutes is a factor. When the battery is at 7.80 v and connected to a headlight for 2 minutes is another factor Some modules appear to last longer, however this can be misleading because if the resistance is high, then the module is not putting out the same amps at the same voltage. My latest strategy is to pair up modules using voltage drop and resistance as guides. Some modules may do well between 8.10 v and 7.20 v, but then drop off quickly below 7.20 v. There are 6 cells in each module and you cannot balance these. I think there is merit to balance the whole pack for at least 24 hours. But when put back in the car, they will likely unbalance in 2 seconds. I think the battery manager CPU balances the blocks though (2 modules are in each block). Another attribute is battery memory. When you discharge a module from 8.10 v down to 7.80 v and let it rest, it is likely the voltage will increase up to 7.88 v within seconds or a few minutes. If you discharge a module down to 6.40 v and let it rest overnight, it likely will drift up to 7.10 v or so. Note: by design the batteries when new will have a charge of about 7.20 v (the chemistry does this). When the voltage is above 7.40 v, I noticed the modules will drift up or down (usually back up). Some people think these are bad modules and replace them. This is too complicated and I ignore this behavior. I think allowing the modules to be connected in parallel for 24 to 48 hours is good, and you can use this time to charge them up to 8.25 v and discharge to 6.40 v for at least 2 cycles does them good.
@@GaryMarkowski I have been trying this.. I connected them in parallel with soldering wire(as a safety precaution is a Delta v gets triggered, the solder will heat up and melt and disconnect).. But for some reason, the cells don't seem to want to balance, as they stay in different voltages.. It has been over a day since they were connected in parallel and I have been charging them too at 1amp..
Hello Jose, I'm ecstatic over your exceptional videos! I'm a Prius 2012 owner and have just encountered Hybrid battery issues. I'm an inventor of multi-disciplined interactive museum and science center exhibits. I will be pulling my main battery assembly next week. I have a fair electro-mechanical understanding and will fabricate a paralleling rack in my prototype workshop. I look forward to bringing you onboard as I expand my familiarity with e-vehicles. I have a 12 volt digital variable power supply but probably need to purchase a Maxx Volts EL-1 or the Prolong product that you are using. Thank you so much for being out there. J. Michael Strohm
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Jose: what does 7.3 v in battery when the innova device gives a code P1B96 for Kia Niro 2017 hybrid battery system? Is the reading for 12 v battery and the high boltage battery is shut off? how to revive the hybrid battery from this 'coma' like situation?
thank you for another excellent video! How do you feel about using a 6V/12 V battery load tester that draws 50A/100A as a way of load testing an NIMH module? I have seen posts that recommend doing this instead of the typical 50 W lightbulb test. Apparently you apply this large load for only 30 seconds and observe how quickly the voltage drops. they claim it as a more realistic test because it is much like the kind of large load that is typically applied to these batteries.
Good afternoon I hear that you mentioned doing online consultation. I have a 2013 Prius I had some hybrid modules problems. I purchased to sets of about 6 modules each and after a few weeks the Triangle of Death would come on again. After the third time, I decided to buy a full used pack. So far after about 3 months everything still looking good. Now my problem is my brakes I changed the master cylinder and the actuator pump and bleed the system using a bidirectional scanner buts the ABS and brakes lights are still on . Are you able to assist me?
Can I replace a 1 or 2 cells and balance all cells without changing the batteries? And letting the car charge (I don't have an hybrid charger like yours)
How can I as a do it yourselfer tell if each cell is any good ... i took my battery apart an replaced the 1 of 28 that was a lot lower than the rest ... still got the triangle of death ... but didnt know to balance them and the number i was getting were pretty random ... not like after driving it they are all close to the same.... i am balancing it right now ... 2 days in they are all 7.5 how long do i balance and is this going to work if there is another bad battery in it? .... should i charge it and then see which ones die fastest and link them together or get rid of them?? or someone said there was a different module or 2 i could replace that could be the problem?
I have a 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid (not a PHEV). I notice when the car is remote started and allow to warm up for 5-10 minutes I get way better eMpg than if I drive from a cold starry. Obviously the remote start start / idle process charges the much smaller hybrid only battery. Are there any aftermarket solutions that would allow me to charge the smaller hybrid-only battery over night to have a fully charged battery in the morning? Running a hybrid only (especially in the colder months with short trips) keeps the hybrid battery and 12V system at a reduced charge. Ford turns off battery features (like lock / unlock from passenger door handle) when battery charge is below nominal. Being able to “top off” a hybrid vehicle over night would be nice. Only 120V would be needed. After market charge solutions to attach to non-PHEV?
You need to take it to a specialist or learn how to fix it by your self. Soon you will get the a080 code. Meaning that your hybrid battery is in trouble
I have an RSC Ring charger used for charging a normal car battery up to 8A. However, it has a maintenance mode that could trickle charge for long term storage of the battery at 0.8A. Could I still use this? Well done for the good work
I actually built your balancer and connected all modules in parallel. I was able to charge and balance all the modules at the same time using my RSC Ring charger but at 2A charging rate. Before servicing, my battery expectancy life was 32% however after cleaning the bus bars and fan, it went up to 44% and the battery has been performing better, however I still have one weak module according to Dr Prius app. My next plan of action would be to get an Sky RC charging because I can use it for 3 charging cycle in order to improve the capacities of the modules and eliminate the modules that reduce instead of increase capacity during these cycles. Notwithstanding we are glad for this video for the knowledge.
Hey jose do you know if can buy the parts for a cell Module NiMH, because the connectors on the side when I try to lose the bolts are coming out broken.
I appreciate your video and explanations. I see you charged the battery as a "complete unit" instead of individual cells. which I prefer. I have a 2015 Sonata Hybrid. Do I really have to take the battery out to charge it externally? I am thinking of connecting an external pair from the positive and negative terminals from the battery while it is still in the "car circuit" to charge the battery. Hmm! any thoughts on that? Would it cause any problems?
Thanks for all videos im learning a lot. Which charges can be used to charge? I've only seen the Prolong charger and I saw someone use the Grin ebike charger. Otherwise I haven't been able to find hybrid battery chargers.
Hi Jose, do you know if this charger would work with the JDM Nissan Note e-Power? Also, does the hybrid battery physically need to be removed to perform the charging?
Hi, I find your videos very helpful. I live in Bangladesh where hybrid car numbers are increasing at rapid speed. But workshop facilities to support service after sales is not at all up to the mark. Like your place JDM cars are popular here and toyota reconditioned cars are very popular. I would love to discuss one to one with you regarding future prospects in Bangladesh. If interested please let me know how we can connect. Thank you
Hello sir.I have atoyota fielder hybrid.i was informed by a mechanic that some cells were low on voltage and so meeded replacement. Does it mean that the cells can be charged and still work rather than replacing?
@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics thanks What u think about Alibaba has hybrid from China are they good Also my battery still ok my car has 212000 miles What can I do to prolong it's life Also I want get cells for replace how I get them
hello can i use Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger to charge a toyota camry 07 hybrid, can i use it to charge all the battery at the same time as u did in this video because i cant afford the prolong charger
Wow! That was amazing. Will this work for any hybrid battery like a Kia Niro? Also do you know of a fast hybrid battery charger or any hybrid battery charger for a Kia Niro?
I have gen 2(2004 prius). Can I charge these cells to 8v each and then link them in parallel to equalize the cells before putting them back in their series configuration?
very good advice I have rs 771-7730 1.0a 50/60 hZ WITH A OUT PUT OF 100-240 v dc AT MAX 257 v dc AT 350 Ma IS IT SAFE TO USE THIS ON A PRIUS GEN 3 PACK
I can not figure out what city or even state in which you have your shop. I tried several searches and gave up after 10 minutes. Where is your shop located?
Hi morning sir i seen ur all the videos, nd that was fantastic but my question is when u charger this battery only charging not a cycle like discharge nd charge 3 cycle it's not necessary ?? Plz tel me no sir !!!
I love that you showed the swelling and what to do to get them back together. I have this problem constantly and don't know what to do.
A few weeks ago I purchased a used 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid(202K miles). It had no problem making it the 3+ hours from
South Carolina to my house in North Carolina. Both propulsion sources were stellar from my amateur viewpoint. I bought it as
much for a learning project as for a keeper or a flip; perhaps
even more. It is presenting some challenging issues & however painstaking these may be, it does open the door to
enlightenment.
A few words about me may be in order at this point. I have an Associates in Electrical/Electronics & considerable
industrial exp. at the 480volt level. I have PLC training & Exp. & much exposure to both digital(discreet) & analog field devices
& instrumentation. I have had much electrical & other safety training to include formal arcflash.
I got this for a song because it had developed a Check VSC/ Check Hybrid system alarm that flashed on my multi-info screen all
the way home. As I said above it ran great. But braking was extremely labored. It needed a very hard press on brake peddle to
cause a stop. A wise old instructor of mine used to say that when you don't know what to do, do what you know how to do.
The owner had informed my that the brake fluid, pads, rotors etc. were all good. When I got it home I inspected anyway &
found that the inboard pads were extremely worn. I ordered new pads. I also hooked up my OBD 2 checker & there were absolutely
no codes(Green check mark).
So the car sat in my garage for 7-10 days while I did some research & ordered parts. The 4th holiday passed & on July5 I decided to drive up to my local AutoZone to get a more in-depth code check. So I got in the Hybrid, pressed the brake & turned the key & the READY light came on & as in other timed the combustion engine started automatically after several seconds. I pulled it out of the garage(detached) & drove the 50ft or so up to the house. I needed to go inside & get my wallet. While in the house looking for the wallet the gas combustion engine turned off but the ready light was still on. I pulled out of my driveway & onto the street on battery power only(1st time doing that). I feel quite sure that the combustion engine came on when I got on the road but the 2-3 mile trip never needed more speed than about 40MPH. When I got to AutoZone, the first lady came out with a reader & there were no codes. But then a man came out probably with a different scanner & it rendered some ABS codes as I has expected. They are C1252, C1256 & C1259. But all that was to become my secondary problem. Because when I pressed on the brake & turned the key the red battery lights did not go away & thus no READY light. CRAP!!! I did not know what to do & it was about 95F here in Carolina that day so I called AAA & had it towed to the house. His ETA was about 45min late. I was hot, bothered & embarrassed; rotten day! My Hunch- The traction battery has discharged just below the threshold where battery alarms are not toggling away
to give a READY signal. My next step is to remove the back seat & figure out how to measure & charge the traction battery. Preos info is all over the place. What charger do I need for my 2wd Highlander?
Given Wednesday morning over again, I would have never have pulled out of the driveway powered by the battery only(combustion engine off).
Can Maintenance Mode help? If you have any tips to help me recover please text Keith @(252)904-0365. Thanks!
Appreciate you sharing your knowledge Jose, the small tips make the biggest impact and are crucial points.
Can you tell me which OBD model are you using for Battery Analysis?
probably ODBII as the vehicle is a 2015 model.
Thank you for the idea of connecting the batteries in parallel. ❤ I used bare copper ground wire found in electrical wiring to connect the batteries in parallel using the nuts. I was surprised that I could charge the whole pack using a SKYRC B6 AC V2 NiMH Battery Charger. I could apply as much as 4.8 amps to charge or as little as 0.3 amps to apply a trickle charge. I could also attach one or two headlights to discharge in parallel. I only discharge down to about 6.4 volts as I have found discharging a module lower than 6 volts tends to hurt the module. BE VERY CAREFUL TO NOT TO CONNECT THE BATTERY POLES TOGETHER WITHOUT RESISTANCE (SUCH AS A LIGHT) BETWEEN. You can use your tester to test voltage, however I would not risk testing amperage, especially with the whole pack connected. I'm surprised I could charge the whole pack this way. I like to charge it up to 8.25 volts. BE CAREUL when charging in parallel. When a NiMH module is fully charged, a Delta V (voltage drop) will occur somewhere between 8.58 v and 9 v. If the batteries are connected in parallel and a Delta V occurs in a module, a fire 💥 may occur because all of the other modules may transfer their amps into the module with the Delta V.
Very interesting gary... thank you so much 👋😎
Hello, so if I am charging in parallel, how can I prevent a Delta V?
Also, hooking cells in parallel will only balance their output voltages, it will not balance the state of charge which is what is desired to be balanced. It's a huge misconception that the battery voltage indicates how much charge a battery has left (this will only provide one a rough estimate). So would doing this parallel charging really do a recondition?
@@josuemolina4377 The Delta V is triggered in each module somewhere between 8.55 v and 9 v (approximately - so I've read). To prevent Delta v, charge the modules to no more than 8.4 v. Charging to 8.3 v may be safer. If you charge past 8.58 v you may notice it is difficult to charge much higher than that. Note that when charging at 8.58 v, the charging voltage may be something like 9.25 v or 9.5 v. When you stop charging the battery voltage will drift down to the 8.6 v range. If you charge the modules at around 8.6 v for 20 minutes or more, you may be damaging the modules. Specifically, you may be using up the oxygen or whatever they insert into the module to trigger the Delta v and the Delta v will no longer be triggered. I suspect I may have damaged some of my modules by doing this, so the Delta v is not triggered and the Prius battery manager CPU is not detecting Delta v and allowing the modules to be charged up to 9.5 v (or so it appears). I think I may need to buy a new HV pack because of this. So... don't charge higher than 8.4 v to be safe and maybe just 8.3 v. I have noticed many modules will drift down to about 8.11 v when resting after being charged up to 8.25 v, and some will drift down to about 7.88 v. When new, the modules will drift to about 7.20 v (so I have read). When the batteries are connected in parallel, to recondition the modules, you can discharge them down to lets say 6.20 v and charge them back up to 8.25 v. You can do this 3 or 4 times (I would suggest 2 or 3 times). It may do more harm than good to go lower than 6.20 v or higher than 8.40 v. Some people do this at high amps which will likely cause the batteries to heat up and expand. I discharge a module using 2 headlight bulbs (about 9 amps), and charge at about 5 amps (for each module). When charging the whole pack in parallel, I found 4 amps was good and I sometimes charged at around 5.2 amps. You can also discharge the whole pack in parallel at once using 2 headlight bulbs. Charging and discharging refreshes the modules (kind-of). However eventually the old modules don't work the same. The modules need to have a similar resistance, which varies in a module depending on the voltage of the module and will change in the same day in a module. Attributes such as resistance, how much a battery can hold a voltage when charged up to 8.20 v and allowed to rest. When charged to 8.10 v and connected to a headlight, how much the voltage drops in 2 minutes is a factor. When the battery is at 7.80 v and connected to a headlight for 2 minutes is another factor Some modules appear to last longer, however this can be misleading because if the resistance is high, then the module is not putting out the same amps at the same voltage. My latest strategy is to pair up modules using voltage drop and resistance as guides. Some modules may do well between 8.10 v and 7.20 v, but then drop off quickly below 7.20 v. There are 6 cells in each module and you cannot balance these. I think there is merit to balance the whole pack for at least 24 hours. But when put back in the car, they will likely unbalance in 2 seconds. I think the battery manager CPU balances the blocks though (2 modules are in each block). Another attribute is battery memory. When you discharge a module from 8.10 v down to 7.80 v and let it rest, it is likely the voltage will increase up to 7.88 v within seconds or a few minutes. If you discharge a module down to 6.40 v and let it rest overnight, it likely will drift up to 7.10 v or so. Note: by design the batteries when new will have a charge of about 7.20 v (the chemistry does this). When the voltage is above 7.40 v, I noticed the modules will drift up or down (usually back up). Some people think these are bad modules and replace them. This is too complicated and I ignore this behavior. I think allowing the modules to be connected in parallel for 24 to 48 hours is good, and you can use this time to charge them up to 8.25 v and discharge to 6.40 v for at least 2 cycles does them good.
@@GaryMarkowski I have been trying this.. I connected them in parallel with soldering wire(as a safety precaution is a Delta v gets triggered, the solder will heat up and melt and disconnect).. But for some reason, the cells don't seem to want to balance, as they stay in different voltages.. It has been over a day since they were connected in parallel and I have been charging them too at 1amp..
So you put several modules together? All of them? Are you using the tools limit feature to have it auto stop charging at "lots of volts"? Peace :)
Hello Jose,
I'm ecstatic over your exceptional videos! I'm a Prius 2012 owner and have just encountered Hybrid battery issues. I'm an inventor of multi-disciplined interactive museum and science center exhibits. I will be pulling my main battery assembly next week. I have a fair electro-mechanical understanding and will fabricate a paralleling rack in my prototype workshop. I look forward to bringing you onboard as I expand my familiarity with e-vehicles. I have a 12 volt digital variable power supply but probably need to purchase a Maxx Volts EL-1 or the Prolong product that you are using.
Thank you so much for being out there.
J. Michael Strohm
Thanks John very glad to help with my content
I just got my charger off of Ebay and i'm excited to start to to use it on my 2ed gen Prius.
Which pins on the fan connector do I apply voltage? Does the fan run on 14 volts or 200 volts?
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What configuration you recomend to charge a battery of PRIUS 2013?
Man just to say..I don't have a car but I love your content!. Superb
Hi. What auto diagnostics do you use and what is good for Toyota hybrid cars, to see the battery data?
Hello,
How long should I leave the extension connected to the battery? what would be your recommendation?
Jose: what does 7.3 v in battery when the innova device gives a code P1B96 for Kia Niro 2017 hybrid battery system? Is the reading for 12 v battery and the high boltage battery is shut off? how to revive the hybrid battery from this 'coma' like situation?
What type of charger do you use , the one you show at the 10 min mark seems modified?? Thanks for your videos!
Hi I m so happy to watch your video. My ToyoTo Hybrid it's have batery"s hybrid problem.!!! How you can help me.
thank you for another excellent video! How do you feel about using a 6V/12 V battery load tester that draws 50A/100A as a way of load testing an NIMH module? I have seen posts that recommend doing this instead of the typical 50 W lightbulb test. Apparently you apply this large load for only 30 seconds and observe how quickly the voltage drops. they claim it as a more realistic test because it is much like the kind of large load that is typically applied to these batteries.
Discharge at 1C is the best 👍
thanks for the info, was looking for a charger that's easy to use for my Prius v with 370,xxx miles
Good afternoon I hear that you mentioned doing online consultation. I have a 2013 Prius I had some hybrid modules problems. I purchased to sets of about 6 modules each and after a few weeks the Triangle of Death would come on again. After the third time, I decided to buy a full used pack. So far after about 3 months everything still looking good. Now my problem is my brakes I changed the master cylinder and the actuator pump and bleed the system using a bidirectional scanner buts the ABS and brakes lights are still on . Are you able to assist me?
Can I replace a 1 or 2 cells and balance all cells without changing the batteries? And letting the car charge (I don't have an hybrid charger like yours)
Hello Jose. I have two Priuses. 2012 and 2007. Can I use the same Prolong kit for both cars? Please advise. Thank you. You are the best, man.
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How can I as a do it yourselfer tell if each cell is any good ... i took my battery apart an replaced the 1 of 28 that was a lot lower than the rest ... still got the triangle of death ... but didnt know to balance them and the number i was getting were pretty random ... not like after driving it they are all close to the same.... i am balancing it right now ... 2 days in they are all 7.5 how long do i balance and is this going to work if there is another bad battery in it? .... should i charge it and then see which ones die fastest and link them together or get rid of them?? or someone said there was a different module or 2 i could replace that could be the problem?
I have a 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid (not a PHEV). I notice when the car is remote started and allow to warm up for 5-10 minutes I get way better eMpg than if I drive from a cold starry. Obviously the remote start start / idle process charges the much smaller hybrid only battery. Are there any aftermarket solutions that would allow me to charge the smaller hybrid-only battery over night to have a fully charged battery in the morning? Running a hybrid only (especially in the colder months with short trips) keeps the hybrid battery and 12V system at a reduced charge. Ford turns off battery features (like lock / unlock from passenger door handle) when battery charge is below nominal. Being able to “top off” a hybrid vehicle over night would be nice. Only 120V would be needed. After market charge solutions to attach to non-PHEV?
How find someone in South Carolina to put an inverter in Lexus 2006 RX400H
Should the hybrid battery be in the on position? When it being charged?
Hello I hope you’re doing well thanks for your videos please I have problems with my Toyota Camry 2009 he’s showing p3000 after scanning
How do i know when to charge the batteries collectively and when to do so in singles, or it doesnt matter?
Great video.. one question I have a lexus rx450h 2011. How do I know where do module 1 starts. As you know it has 3 battery pack
be careful to make short on these modules by accident its very dangerous
hello ,what volt charger is use use for charging the cells and all at once pls
Disculpe, algún momento podría mostrar como cargar baterías de un híbrido de Kia o Hyundai. Gracias por su atención
I have Prius 3rd gen with 250k miles but recently my hybrid battery is charging more frequently up 100% instead of 85. Is it something to worry about?
You need to take it to a specialist or learn how to fix it by your self. Soon you will get the a080 code. Meaning that your hybrid battery is in trouble
What happened to it?
Which model hb battery you think is the best.
Wondering if your balancer might be used in off grid solar bank. Have any thoughts on this matter.
It applies to any battery setup...
Is it possible to operate an old Honda Civic Hybrid without the Hybrid battery and just use the engine vs. engine and motor
Hi, do you have a physical class i can attend and get hands on training?
Yes we do… a very powerful training program
I have an RSC Ring charger used for charging a normal car battery up to 8A. However, it has a maintenance mode that could trickle charge for long term storage of the battery at 0.8A. Could I still use this? Well done for the good work
I actually built your balancer and connected all modules in parallel. I was able to charge and balance all the modules at the same time using my RSC Ring charger but at 2A charging rate. Before servicing, my battery expectancy life was 32% however after cleaning the bus bars and fan, it went up to 44% and the battery has been performing better, however I still have one weak module according to Dr Prius app. My next plan of action would be to get an Sky RC charging because I can use it for 3 charging cycle in order to improve the capacities of the modules and eliminate the modules that reduce instead of increase capacity during these cycles. Notwithstanding we are glad for this video for the knowledge.
Does anyone know the best OBD2 dongle and android app to use for my 2013 Silverado Hybrid. I've been told it has a Lexus battery pack.
Hi - can I swop out this battery for a bigger lithium battery?
Cuban Ryan Reynolds !!! Appreciate the info
Hey jose do you know if can buy the parts for a cell Module NiMH, because the connectors on the side when I try to lose the bolts are coming out broken.
Jose according to weber state university on these prius nimh batteries he said the copper buss bars are avail as a spare part from Toyota in the us
I appreciate your video and explanations. I see you charged the battery as a "complete unit" instead of individual cells. which I prefer. I have a 2015 Sonata Hybrid. Do I really have to take the battery out to charge it externally? I am thinking of connecting an external pair from the positive and negative terminals from the battery while it is still in the "car circuit" to charge the battery. Hmm! any thoughts on that? Would it cause any problems?
Of the battery is Li-Ion there is no need to charge because the computer does everything... but Ni-Mh do need servicing...
@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics thanks
Ok
Thanks for all videos im learning a lot. Which charges can be used to charge? I've only seen the Prolong charger and I saw someone use the Grin ebike charger. Otherwise I haven't been able to find hybrid battery chargers.
The Grin ebike charger was used for Kia Hyundai battery which is lithium ion I believe.
I woupd say prolong basic is one of the very best because is a very slow charger and it works just fine even for li-ion batteries...
You are the best. hi from Greece
Thank you nikos 👋😎
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Hi Jose, do you know if this charger would work with the JDM Nissan Note e-Power? Also, does the hybrid battery physically need to be removed to perform the charging?
No… it won’t work… note e power is over 300v
@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics Thanks Jose, if that is the case, what options would I have to extend battery life?
Where i can buy Prolong Charger ?
Hi guys my on board charger stops working and I need a help to replace a few components. Any help please
Hi, I find your videos very helpful. I live in Bangladesh where hybrid car numbers are increasing at rapid speed. But workshop facilities to support service after sales is not at all up to the mark. Like your place JDM cars are popular here and toyota reconditioned cars are very popular.
I would love to discuss one to one with you regarding future prospects in Bangladesh.
If interested please let me know how we can connect.
Thank you
Hello sir.I have atoyota fielder hybrid.i was informed by a mechanic that some cells were low on voltage and so meeded replacement. Does it mean that the cells can be charged and still work rather than replacing?
They won't work once they have loss capacity
Did you ever do the video on the next type of battery the cylindrical one
Soon ☝😎
If rebalance and change cell middle to outaude does batterylast longer?
No… it doesn’t work like that 🤯
@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics thanks
What u think about Alibaba has hybrid from China are they good
Also my battery still ok my car has 212000 miles
What can I do to prolong it's life
Also I want get cells for replace how I get them
hello can i use Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger to charge a toyota camry 07 hybrid, can i use it to charge all the battery at the same time as u did in this video because i cant afford the prolong charger
Wow! That was amazing. Will this work for any hybrid battery like a Kia Niro? Also do you know of a fast hybrid battery charger or any hybrid battery charger for a Kia Niro?
I need one too for the optima hybrid
I have gen 2(2004 prius). Can I charge these cells to 8v each and then link them in parallel to equalize the cells before putting them back in their series configuration?
Yes of course 👋😎👋😎
this want equalize the power they have, so if you have bad cells, it want fix
Just like to know is it possible to put an extra vent on the battery cover to keep it cool?
Yes you can... just make sure it does not affect the air flow direction or more problems might come...
video is dope greetings from USA 🇺🇸
Thanks Johnny appreciate 👋😎✅✅✅
hi, i has a question. this product is functional to prius 2016+?
Yes but only the NiMh battery, doesn’t apply for the Prime 👍👍
@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics very tks!!
What u do with v 1.5. Batteries ?
What do you charge for the service you perform in this video?
What about brands like Tenergy and Maxx Volts??
I just bought a Tenergy and will charge in parallel. It should work fine.
Hi sir One more question when u charge this battrey orange service plug on or off ???
On, I do have the same Prolong charger along with the Prolong Discharger charger.
very good advice I have rs 771-7730 1.0a 50/60 hZ WITH A OUT PUT OF 100-240 v dc AT MAX 257 v dc AT 350 Ma IS IT SAFE TO USE THIS ON A PRIUS GEN 3 PACK
Your are the best👌 .
Hello Jose,
What is your OBD name?
I would like to have one.
Great explanation! Thank you so much!
I can not figure out what city or even state in which you have your shop. I tried several searches and gave up after 10 minutes.
Where is your shop located?
he said in equator like, so maybe puerto rico or bahamas?not USA
Thanks
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What is the maximum voltage for full charge sir??
When we have to disconnect that charger after how many volts?
About 8.5v per module ☝️🤔
I have purchased a brand new battery, and modules are new as well.
Very nice 👍
Jose, what s your take on nickel plated busbars?
Just make sure they are mirror reflecting... if not, then dont use them... to much high IR 👋😎
Man you are make for prius owner bed recommendation .
I need help for charging Renault hybride car
Is that Dr. Prius app that your used to check the health of the battery?
Yes.
Hey Jose, how do you do it with the second Gen? because I believe the fan does not come attached to the battery module right?
I have the same question
What is the scan tool you use?
How about equalisation? Can toyota hybrid do it self?
Only Li-Ion batteries... these Ni-Mh batteries don't have that system cause they are more stable.
Thank you, you are a great master!
Hey can I just rotate the battery and not balance them? And if I can’t why not?
Sure you can... balance them back is of course better but rotating will be just fine...
@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics thank you!
Great work mate. Really appreciate 👌
Thank you... glad you enjoy it ☝😎
Hi morning sir i seen ur all the videos, nd that was fantastic but my question is when u charger this battery only charging not a cycle like discharge nd charge 3 cycle it's not necessary ?? Plz tel me no sir !!!
Reconditioning class coming very soon...
cool vid.. keep em up amigo
Thank you...
Do you know what the code P3024 on a 2010 Prius is?
It’s bad #14 block.
I swear I saw thos gig in a movie? Natchos Libra?
What charge can I use to charge my whole battery?
Any slow collective charger will work, as long as the voltage match to the type of battery... prolong is a good choice
is this battery health check possible with the launch
Can you charge it will it’s still in the car
@@Priust189 yes you can 👍
We’re can I buy one of those
Help full video
Can u add link to purchase charger
Correct the temperature sensors are to keep track of the health of the battery. It gives you a good idea of where the battery is failing.
Great stuff! Keep it up!!
My question is how to recharge the hybrid battery when it discharges?
Hello? How are you ? How can I get that charger please help to inform me my friend
Why this cells not using a BMS
voltage is fast water thru a fast garden hose.....amperage is slow water thru a 12 foot pipe.....
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Oh oh... i cant traduce that 👋🥵👋🥵 sorry...
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Lexus rx 400 h 🎉2006 won’t start. , been sitting needs charging
I’ll drag the suv around the block .
Ware can I get a charger like that
Answer is at 11:20 "prolong charger" :)