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@empron

Are you in Lagos? I have some issues with my hybrid Camry 09 to fix

Plus I need a proper hybrid mechanic to manage the car going forward.

Hi, I can handle hybrid repairs too

empron:
The ideal of producing hybrid cars is minimised air pollution and embrace green energy.Toyota Prius are really fuel economical car with 1.5L engine using atinkson cycle.
City MPG: 48
Highway MPG: 45
Combined MPG: 46

Thank you!

empron:

2004-2009 Toyota Prius is a good but I don't think you can direct tokunbo at 3m but 3.2m you should be able to get one.The second generation Prius(2004-2009)are durable and rugged with good fuel economic, getting a foreign used will be more reliable in maintenance.Honda civic hybrid is not bad as well I think you should be able to get that @3M but I will advice you go for Prius.Regards

What do think about Camry hybrid Nigeria used?

abiolag:

What do think about Camry hybrid Nigeria used?

Depends on the price, bought Nigeria used almost 4years ago and I used it for mobile workshop,check the high voltage battery strength,ABS light indicator on the instrument cluster.If the battery is ok,you can go for it.Better still run a full diagnostic scan on the car.

empron:
Depends on the price, bought Nigeria used almost 4years ago and I used it for mobile workshop,check the high voltage battery strength,ABS light indicator on the instrument cluster.If the battery is ok,you can go for it.Better still run a full diagnostic scan on the car.

Thanks for ur prompt response.
How much do u think is a good price to get it? Someone got one for 1.8m with little work to do
I’m planning using it for Uber job and my engineer is giving me backup to go for it cos he has a good knowledge about hybrid. I just want to know if I’m going to enjoy it on the hustle of Uber plus Lagos traffic

abiolag:

Thanks for ur prompt response.
How much do u think is a good price to get it? Someone got one for 1.8m with little work to do
I’m planning using it for Uber job and my engineer is giving me backup to go for it cos he has a good knowledge about hybrid. I just want to know if I’m going to enjoy it on the hustle of Uber plus Lagos traffic

Definitely you will,1.8m/2m is a good buy.

empron:

Definitely you will,1.8m/2m is a good buy.

Thanks boss

Best fuel economy Hybrid cars to consider
Toyota Prius
Honda civic hybrid
Easy to maintain once you have good maintenance culture.

2006 civic hybrid just brought few days, customer complains about 12v always run down and the car will not start next day.
We troubleshoot and discover faulty DC-DC Converter is bad, remember hybrid has no alternator.On take off performance I give it civic hybrid compare Prius.When it comes sleek, luxury and fuel economy.I will give to Prius.

HV battery DTC P3025

First generation hybrid Lexus RX400 and Highlander hybrid share the same powetrain only body differ.

The inverter used in hybrid cars required coolant for cooling the system,a white plastic attached to the inverter act as reservoir there also electric water pump.The water pump plays a vital role for coolant circulation, checking the white plastic attached to the inverter regularly is very important and you notice coolant movement or bubbling.
Failure of water pump will damage the inverter.

P0AA6 in 2008 Toyota Camry hybrid
What is P0AA6 hybrid battery voltage isolation fault?The high voltage system is secluded from the low voltage system and the vehicle's frame.
Forget the long grammar,I solved this issue by probing multimeter negative and positive probes via continuity.I noticed HV battery casing and positive terminal short circuit,after opening the casing I discovered leakages from one of the battery.

P0AA6 Toyota Code - Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault,got a call from a lady she drives first generation Highlander hybrid 06model, vehicle refuse to start after she went to market.We ran a scan and found the above code.cleared the code and it starts drove down to office for more troubleshooting and after packing the car refuse to start until u cleared the code or remove auxiliary battery terminal.
To get access to HV battery your have to remove the rear seat with 14 wrench,on the floor at the rear seat,I discovered water ingress

Blocked rubber drainage with dirt

Traces of water inside the contactor relay,it was open and clean left it with direct sunlight to dry any water trapped.It was fixed back and test drive no more P0AA6

P3105 DTC

P0A1F

P3013

I am thinking of getting a 2010 Honda insight EX what does the house think about the car and the likely issues I should watch out for. It's Nigerian used tho direct from the owner and we'll maintained I think

ajomo2nde:
I am thinking of getting a 2010 Honda insight EX what does the house think about the car and the likely issues I should watch out for. It's Nigerian used tho direct from the owner and we'll maintained I think

2010 Honda insight is second generation hybrid for Honda with an improved design and output,a parallel hybrid system from the review is even better than civic,if well maintained,you can go for it.

empron:
2010 Honda insight is second generation hybrid for Honda with an improved design and output,a parallel hybrid system from the review is even better than civic,if well maintained,you can go for it.

Pls, is a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid a good buy?

Xenob:


Pls, is a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid a good buy?

yes it is,run a diagnostic check on it.mostly on the hybrid battery.

Here are some facts about the first-generation Prius ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷:
- The first-generation Prius was launched in Japan in 1997 and in North America in 2000.
- It was the world's first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid car.
- The car was designed to reduce air pollution and increase fuel efficiency.
- The first-generation Prius won the Car of the Year Japan Award in 1997 and the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference Car of the Year award in 1998.
- Over 120,000 units were sold in the first generation, but at a price 50% lower than the manufacturing cost.
- The first-generation Prius was produced exclusively for the Japanese market for the first two years.
- The car featured a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor.

The technical capacity of the first-generation Prius (1997-2003) includes:

1. Engine: 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine (58 hp)
2. Electric Motor: 33 kW (44 hp) permanent magnet electric motor
3. Transmission: CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
4. Battery: 6.5 Ah, 273.6V Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack
5. Fuel Economy:
- Japanese cycle: 20.7 km/L (49 mpg)
- US EPA: 41 mpg city, 40 mpg highway
6. Top Speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)
7. Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 13.4 seconds
8. Emissions: ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) certified
9. Curb Weight: 1,250 kg (2,756 lbs)
10. Length x Width x Height: 4,350 x 1,695 x 1,495 mm (171.3 x 66.7 x 58.8 in

2007 camry hybrid transaxale (gearbox) this is not a regular gearbox it is eCVT with MG1 and MG2 . I discovered sludge in my engine, oil shortage and transmission also got bad in my 2007 Camry hybrid.After engine was done and gearbox was installed refuse to start. I

empron:
2007 camry hybrid transaxale (gearbox) this is not a regular gearbox it is eCVT with MG1 and MG2

Thank you for this wonderful thread
I'm buying a Nigeria used camry hybrid muscle tomorrow and I'm going with an engineer but I'll like to know things to watch out for and how to detect if the battery is in good shape?

This will be my first hybrid car and I hope I'm making the right call

abiolag:


Thank you for this wonderful thread
I'm buying a Nigeria used camry hybrid muscle tomorrow and I'm going with an engineer but I'll like to know things to watch out for and how to detect if the battery is in good shape?

This will be my first hybrid car and I hope I'm making the right call

Good decision depends on the price you are bargain
1.ABS light on the dashboard,check if they have blank it or showing constantly
2.I believe the person you are going with has a scanner to confirm the status of the battery via data stream. HV battery and ABS are the major issues on 2007 Camry hybrid.Mine is 7years and i never regret it. Battery is expensive around 700k I pray that one is ok.Run a comprehensive scan and send the codes.
3.confirm if the inverter pump is running

Troubleshooting dtc P3193

Troubleshooting EPS module for power supply +B, ignition and ground with my power probe

empron:

Good decision depends on the price you are bargain
1.ABS light on the dashboard,check if they have blank it or showing constantly
2.I believe the person you are going with has a scanner to confirm the status of the battery via data stream. HV battery and ABS are the major issues on 2007 Camry hybrid.Mine is 7years and i never regret it. Battery is expensive around 700k I pray that one is ok.Run a comprehensive scan and send the codes.
3.confirm if the inverter pump is running

Thanks boss
This message came a bit late and d car has the major issues u laid out but the hybrid guy I went with says we can get all fix if d guy can reduce the price.
We eventually reach a compromise and d car was paid for

1. ABS need to be replace and I'll like to know d cost if u have an idea so i won't be reaped off

2. One or 2 cells need to be replaced according to the scanner

3. Ac blower is working non stop which is running down the battery. It has been disconnected and to be replaced later


My guy that want to fix it says with 500k we can get it all sorted out

abiolag:


Thanks boss
This message came a bit late and d car has the major issues u laid out but the hybrid guy I went with says we can get all fix if d guy can reduce the price.
We eventually reach a compromise and d car was paid for

1. ABS need to be replace and I'll like to know d cost if u have an idea so i won't be reaped off

2. One or 2 cells need to be replaced according to the scanner

3. Ac blower is working non stop which is running down the battery. It has been disconnected and to be replaced later


My guy that want to fix it says with 500k we can get it all sorted out

Apologies for the late response and thank God, you were able to secure it with reduced price.
ABS should be around 250k and above mind you,you need to reach an agreement with supplier if it doesn't work you will return it back,also the installation is tricky,I believe your guy should be able to handle that.
Pls after installation don't change break pad anyhow if not.it will be damaged.I will advice you remove negative terminal whenever they want to do any break job if you are not sure of the mechanic.
In ladipo one battery should be around 15k I can you give less than that with warranty.
AC blower? Are you referring to running down 12v battery?,I believe you are referring to HV battery blower at the rear seat.it is mount on the HV battery,it is blowing cause of the bad battery.you can chat me up for more guidelines and spending unnecessarily.whatsapp 08052726390