Hi Sisila,
As a person who has checked the Hybrid battery of numerous Prius (NHW20 and ZVW30) vehicles as part of a scheduled maintenance service, I can confidently state that you would not have a problem with your HV battery thought the life of your Prius (All the cells appear to be in perfect health). With that said however, there have been numerous cases where the 12v auxiliary battery has failed. This would indefinitely create starting issues. If you face this problem at some point, please be informed that the Prius (both NHW20 and ZVW30) use what is called a Deep Cycle battery (It is a type of lead acid battery with thicker plates).
If you replace this battery with a regular 12v 35A lead acid battery, you would experience a reduction in fuel economy. Moreover, the battery would probably last for about 6 months due to extensive charging cycles which the Prius imposes on the battery. Since a new Deep Cycle battery would cost around 20k, you could opt for a complete rejuvenation of your battery instead (Please note that this process would not work if some of the cells are damaged). Please contact me on 0773781255 if you wish to learn more on this.
Hope this helps.
BR.’
Kaveen.
please contact M.M.Ognisation on 0778527879 and give your cars chassis Number to get a quotation for the battery. Life time of battery would be around 6 to 8 years.
to verify the ABS related story). Please note that the “sticky” accelerator pedal issue had been resolved a long time ago, and almost all the Gen2 Prii which have been imported to Sri Lanka comes with the shortened Pedal (Please contact me on 0773781255 if you are unsure of this).
As for the ABS related recall, as Toyota has stated, it is indeed a voluntary recall and you should only opt for the software upgrade if you feel uncomfortable with how the brake pedal feels when it is depressed. Also note that if you didn’t experience any “discomfort” with the ABS braking system in the past, you don’t have to worry about it now
Daytime running lights should on all the time while your vehicle ignition switch is on, that means as soon you start your car DRL will work till you switch off ignition…
normally there is no additional switch for No/Off DRL as you wish.
If your DRL not working when your car ignition on, please check fuse for DRL power line.
Hi Chandana,
The most economical option for you would be to get a used key programmed for your vehicle. I will try to assist you in this regard. Is your Prius an NHW20 (Gen2) or an ZVW30 (Gen3)?. If it’s an NHW20, does your existing key have a silver logo on the back?
BR.
Kaveen.
I can supply any part of Toyota/ Honda Hybrid spare parts which are directly imported from Japan. Probably my parts are the cheapest comparing to others (Pls.Check my prices with others)here are some of my Hybrid part prices.
Tail Light Set – W 20 – Rs.60,000/=
Head Light Set – W 20 – Rs.100,000/=
Buffer Set – W 20 – Rs. 110,000/=
Head Light Set – W 30 – Rs.65,000/=
If anybody interested please contact me on 0773 763 732 – Lalaka
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Toyota Lanka | September 9, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Toyota Lanka Customer Care
Hotline 11 2939313
Email – customer_care@toyota.lk
2.
Sisila | September 21, 2011 at 10:43 pm
what is the price of hybrid battery we can get in Sri Lanka..? from where..?..battery life time..?
3.
Kaveen Goonawardane | April 27, 2012 at 12:04 am
Hi Sisila,
As a person who has checked the Hybrid battery of numerous Prius (NHW20 and ZVW30) vehicles as part of a scheduled maintenance service, I can confidently state that you would not have a problem with your HV battery thought the life of your Prius (All the cells appear to be in perfect health). With that said however, there have been numerous cases where the 12v auxiliary battery has failed. This would indefinitely create starting issues. If you face this problem at some point, please be informed that the Prius (both NHW20 and ZVW30) use what is called a Deep Cycle battery (It is a type of lead acid battery with thicker plates).
If you replace this battery with a regular 12v 35A lead acid battery, you would experience a reduction in fuel economy. Moreover, the battery would probably last for about 6 months due to extensive charging cycles which the Prius imposes on the battery. Since a new Deep Cycle battery would cost around 20k, you could opt for a complete rejuvenation of your battery instead (Please note that this process would not work if some of the cells are damaged). Please contact me on 0773781255 if you wish to learn more on this.
Hope this helps.
BR.’
Kaveen.
4.
Maxwell | October 7, 2011 at 11:23 am
please contact M.M.Ognisation on 0778527879 and give your cars chassis Number to get a quotation for the battery. Life time of battery would be around 6 to 8 years.
You can aslo send an email to MMO by : toyotammo@yahoo.com
5.
Kaveen Goonawardane | October 21, 2011 at 9:58 am
Hey guys, if you are worried about the recent Prius recall escapade, please read the article at http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1042283_toyota-prius-recall-guide-sudden-acceleration-brake-safety
Also read http://www.toyota.com/recall/abs.html
to verify the ABS related story). Please note that the “sticky” accelerator pedal issue had been resolved a long time ago, and almost all the Gen2 Prii which have been imported to Sri Lanka comes with the shortened Pedal (Please contact me on 0773781255 if you are unsure of this).
As for the ABS related recall, as Toyota has stated, it is indeed a voluntary recall and you should only opt for the software upgrade if you feel uncomfortable with how the brake pedal feels when it is depressed. Also note that if you didn’t experience any “discomfort” with the ABS braking system in the past, you don’t have to worry about it now
6.
Amil | February 29, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Does anyone knows how to turn on the daytime running lights (DRL) of NHW 20?
Amil
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Sanjeewa | March 5, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Daytime running lights should on all the time while your vehicle ignition switch is on, that means as soon you start your car DRL will work till you switch off ignition…
normally there is no additional switch for No/Off DRL as you wish.
If your DRL not working when your car ignition on, please check fuse for DRL power line.
Sanjeewa
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Amil | March 7, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Sanjeewa, thanks for the help. Must I contact a Toyota dealer to do so? Or can be done it myself ?
Amil
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CHANDANA | March 16, 2012 at 1:46 pm
How get an extra Toyota prius key in sri lanka ?
Chandana
10.
Kaveen Goonawardane | April 26, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Hi Chandana,
The most economical option for you would be to get a used key programmed for your vehicle. I will try to assist you in this regard. Is your Prius an NHW20 (Gen2) or an ZVW30 (Gen3)?. If it’s an NHW20, does your existing key have a silver logo on the back?
BR.
Kaveen.
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Amil | March 18, 2012 at 6:42 am
Chandana, U can contact Toyota Lanka. It may cost about 35,000 to a new key. U also can find some places via Hit-Ad to get it around 28,000-30,000.
Amil
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Suhith Lalaka | April 5, 2012 at 11:52 am
Hi
I can supply any part of Toyota/ Honda Hybrid spare parts which are directly imported from Japan. Probably my parts are the cheapest comparing to others (Pls.Check my prices with others)here are some of my Hybrid part prices.
Tail Light Set – W 20 – Rs.60,000/=
Head Light Set – W 20 – Rs.100,000/=
Buffer Set – W 20 – Rs. 110,000/=
Head Light Set – W 30 – Rs.65,000/=
If anybody interested please contact me on 0773 763 732 – Lalaka
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Hansaka | April 9, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Does any body know about the Prius Alpha ??
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Dileepa | April 23, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Dear Hansaka
That Prius Alpha comes two models.
* 5 passenger (5 seats)
* 7 passenger (7 seats)
7 seat comes G Touring Sky Package and non sky package (sunroof and solar panel)
1800cc
ZVW40
This model is combination of NHW20 and ZVW30
Its come from 2,6 mil to 4.8 mil jpy.
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Kalum Nishantha | May 22, 2012 at 6:33 pm
Hi
If you want to get to know anything about your Toyota Hybrid Vehicles, Please feel free to contact me.
Thanks
Kalum
Former Toyota Senior Technical Instructor