Due to lack of technicians in troubleshooting and repair of hybrid cars,you can easily post any troubles codes(DTC) dealing with your hybrid cars such as Toyota Camry hybrid, Prius, Highlander hybrid,RX400H,Honda CIVIC hybrid,Honda accord hybrid and many more.We can easily resolve the issues together here with the help of other guru on this plantform.

how do people who use hybrid charge?
is there charging station in nigeria?

Ebubu:
how do people who use hybrid charge?
is there charging station in nigeria?

It is self charging.it means two Engine work simultaneously Electric motor and ICE(interna combustion engine).The ICE engine charges it when the battery is down.

Troubleshooting DTC P261B
Most newer generation of hybrid come with Electric coolant pump instead of mechanical driven coolant pump.e.g Prius 2010,Camry hybrid 2011 and so on.Replacing the pump will solve the DTC also thermostat replacement is very important.

Good thread.
Long awaited

How I solve P3191 and P0A80
Received a call from a popular workshop about a 2007 Camry hybrid, complains car refused bro start after Engine replacement.
Running a scan via one,The dreaded DTC P0A80(Replace hybrid battery pack) I believe due to frequent attempt to start the engine HV battery has run down. The HV needs to recharge and reconditioned then voltage balancing,after working on the HV battery the car starts and dies off few seconds.Running another scan then I have P3191 Engine doesn't start, so many things can bring this DTC such as clogged injectors,lack of fuel,air intake leakage,dirty throttle body.
I start with easy one for me
Checking the injector (nozzles) for dirt or possible replacement can solve this issue easily but does not work on this.
I remove the air intake to get access to the throttle body and I discovered a huge dirt particles by the butterfly, spraying with injectors cleaner solved this issue and the car starts.

Happy New year,Burnt inverter board due to 10mm bolt that fell inside.2007 Highlander replacement

Most of the newer version of hybrid (Prius 2010 upward,Camry 2012 upward) comes with Electric water pump.The major issues with this it fails occasionally if proper diagnostic is not carry out.
Personal opinion to avoid breakdown of Electric water pump;
Use the right coolant
Always confirm your fan is working
Thermostat is not blocked
Alway look out for your temperature gauge if it is reading high.
Failure to this can result
To top gasket burn out.

How can I get your number pls thanks

Am an hybrid auto tech just coming to Lagos from kaduna pls an hybrid parts contact because I need to get electric water pump for 2012 toyota hybrid that just came yesterday for heating issue which the electric water has stop operation after we diagnosis. Thanks

Adewonder74:
Am an hybrid auto tech just coming to Lagos from kaduna pls an hybrid parts contact because I need to get electric water pump for 2012 toyota hybrid that just came yesterday for heating issue which the electric water has stop operation after we diagnosis. Thanks

call this guyz,I have bought pump from him before +234 811 775 1821,if he can't get in Lagos,I have one I bought from eBay but it is around 170k,if that guy have it will be cheaper.

Adewonder74:
How can I get your number pls thanks

08052726390

More are coming to the town
2008 Lexus LS600H (hybrid electric vehicle) Luxury car with different dimensions capacity.

V8 massive ICE engine, incorporated AC in the rear seat
So what we have is a huge, heavy luxury sedan that has a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, LS600h L gets 438 horsepower from its gasoline V-8 engine and electric motors combined, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds.
Nearly got lost when trying to dismantle the HV battery,trust me we were able to dismantle the HV battery (6hrs job)

The HV battery looks quite different from RX400 and RX450 but same NIMH battery with voltage rate of 288V with 20pcs each voltage is about 14.4v.

Battery at the trunk

Finally out

Theatre table for reconditioning

Check hybrid system clear

nice thread

The engine

P3016 and P3017 solved,2009 Camry hybrid with constant hybrid blower blowing high,run a scan with DTC P0A80,P3016 and 3017 voltage was carried out on all the modules (34pcs) same voltages at 7.75v later run a load test and discovered block 6 and 7 can't withstand it, change the batteries and reconditioned then later balanced all the batteries together by connecting them in parallel with busbars like 24hrs.
The car drives great and fuel mileage look better.

Nice thread

@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.

castANDbind:
@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.

No Sir,but I can give you guide line and DIY maintenance culture.I base in Calabar.08052726390 for Whatsapp communication.

empron:

No Sir,but I can give you guide line and DIY maintenance culture.I base in Calabar.08052726390 for Whatsapp communication.

You seem quite knowledgeable. Do you also fix normal cars as well?

Onyiibazz:


You seem quite knowledgeable. Do you also fix normal cars as well?

yes if it has OBD2 socket to scan

My favourite hybrid car, second generation Toyota Prius regretted selling it out the fuel economy is superb, hybrid battery is easy to maintain.

I intend to buy a Toyota Prius but I have a low budget roughly 3m what year or other hybrid brands can you guys recommend. Or should I just go for a regular car within my budget

How good is Toyota Prius plug in hybrid?

ajomo2nde:
I intend to buy a Toyota Prius but I have a low budget roughly 3m what year or other hybrid brands can you guys recommend. Or should I just go for a regular car within my budget

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

@empron:Does hybrid cars like Yoyota Prius cut someone's petrol usage down to like 40 or 50 percent?

BerniceIma:
@empron:Does hybrid cars like Yoyota Prius cut someone's petrol usage down to like 40 or 50 percent?

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

SpaceAngel:
How good is Toyota Prius plug in hybrid?

Good car if you can maintain it,it has additional lithium ion battery to drive the car EV mode.