Dead Hybrid Batteries

[John Stephen Moore]

Hi,

I had to call out the RAC about 10 days ago when I could not start the car, the starter motor refused to turn the engine over.

I called out the RAC who after about an hour diagnosed  failed Hybrid batteries.                                                                                                                                                    The RAC man then explained to me that the hybrid batteries which are under the rear seat turn the engine on. There is a small Battery in the boot that just livens up the dash and the interior lights and the car alarm. So has anybody had this problem that can show some light on any good garages in the Shropshire area as we live between Ludlow and Knighton in Powy,s. He then showed me on the car,s screen where it shows the four wheels and the engine and the hybrid system that the box for the hybrid batteries was just white. The Battery as I thought in the passenger side engine bay is an inverter. There are hybrid Battery specialists in Birmingham that can re-invigorate my dead cells or replace those that are dead. So has anybody in the club had to undertake this process and enlighten me as to a good garage to go to.

It will more than likley mean many new cells that need replacement. 

I await any news from our members.

                      

[AJ450H]

You are sure it's not the 12v Battery? A few months ago mine was dead when I got to it, turns out I had by not taking notice, managed to leave the ignition on for a few hours. The recovery guy flash charged the Battery and I was up and running again. He then did a Battery test and said it was OK, no trouble since. Battery is in the boot.