The short answer is yes
This article is based on Toyota and Lexus NiMH (Nickel technology batteries) Using a method know as deep cycling, a proven method to regain module or cell capacity and enable rebalancing leading to a lasting repair, many years in cases where qualified professionals carry out the process with an understanding of modern battery technology and professional equipment to so.
TOYOTA /LEXUS NIMH CELL MODULE RECONDITIONING
When the warnings such as the master warning triangle, check hybrid system, ABS (anti-lock brake system) and VSC (vehicle stability control) ECB Electronically controlled brake, engine management light and check hybrid system are triggered on your Toyota or Lexus, hybrid/electric vehicle, it can be by as little as a few bad modules in the entire high voltage battery when all the others are still going strong. The best option is complete battery reconditioning. This allows data on your battery's charge and discharge capacity to be gathered. When using diagnostic equipment such as Techstream (Toyota's diagnostic equipment) and other high-end diagnostic equipment such as snap-on, Autel, launch etc although this equipment can measure data in block pairs (2 modules in pairs) and identify weak blocks they are incapable of give any individual module data or give any indication of exact charge and discharge capacity of your battery modules. At Hybrid Repair Service we offer a collection recondition and return service, during which, we dismantle customer hybrid batteries test and recondition all the individual battery modules using a method know as deep cycling, this process breaks down the dendrites (crystalline structures which forms in the inside battery modules) thus, improving battery performance and usable capacity leading to improved fuel economy. (Please note this process is not suitable for end-of-life batteries). .Using this processing method with parameters we have developed over time enables our company to match any replacement modules/cells exactly to the rest of the battery pack to achieve improved capacity retention and long-lasting repairs with greater battery run time. We have processed batteries which are still going strong after 60,000 miles and giving great miles per gallon.
In many hybrid vehicles such as Toyota Prius or Lexus GS450H each NiMH module contain 6 individual cells, these modules are connected by bus bars in series configuration. Each modules nominal voltage is 7.2 volts (6 x 1.2 volt cells) In a Toyota Prius there are a total of 28 modules so in total 168 cells, where as in the Lexus GS450H there are 40 modules so 240 cells.
At Eutierria LTD trading as Hybrid Repair Service each replacement module is load tested and tested for capacity to ensure they are suitable for the job. New modules are available but it is not advisable to fit single brand new modules in older high voltage batteries as they will not work so well in balance with older module/cells.
Another factor can be the oxidation of the copper bus bars, the copper links which connect the modules within the battery in series. This is not problem you are going to run in to on a brand new vehicle, but on older models or well used vehicles most certainly. Over time, corrosion can build up and can cause increased resistance, generating heat and inhibit the copper bus bars within the battery's ability to conduct electricity as it once did, reducing battery efficiency and in turn make for worse fuel economy and in the very worst cases could be at the very least, a contributory factor in battery warnings.
Nickel plated bus bar are available, which works well to combat corrosion and although Nickel is only 7% conductive there is a thin coating of Nickel to 99.9% pure Copper, they have been seen to improve fuel economy is some vehicles when fitted.
Another option is to have a brand new complete replacement wiring harness including new copper bus bars.
So in short, our company provides high quality and reliable servicing options when it comes to servicing or repair your high voltage battery system, to make sure you get the most life from your vehicles HV battery lightening the load on the environment.
At Hybrid Repair Service every single bus bar (connection between module/cells) are changed for anti corrosion nickel plated ones, where possible even with our, top quality, low price repairs. For details of our services, Please contact Mark @ Hybrid Repair Service for more information using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
Using state of the art equipment and processes Hybrid Repair Service will recondition NiMH technology batteries, processing them to regain lost capacity. This process breaks down the dendrites (crystalline structures which forms in the inside battery modules) thus, improving battery performance and fuel economy. Please note this process is not suitable for end of life batteries.
Lithium batteries fitted to modern hybrid and electric vehicles can come at an excessive cost in some cases 10's of thousands of pounds to replace. This battery type cannot be reconditioned using deep cycling but can be repaired in several ways, such as a process known as smoothing where essentially the battery is rebalanced where cells which become out of balance over time are brought back into balance or weak cells or module packs are replaced, wiring or failed components such as sensors, relay or contactors are repaired or replaced. Another issue encountered with lithium batteries can be where a high voltage battery becomes locked, this can happen when a battery's voltage drops below a minimum threshold and can be caused by component failure, including motor generator/alternator issues is the case of the Audi 48v battery where the battery is no longer being charged. This is a safety mechanism due to the possibility of battery instability once cells are fully discharged. Most manufacturers offer new replacement cell modules or complete batteries, but this can be very costly and may also require control modules being coded to a vehicle through the manufacturer's secure gateway. The capacity in lithium cells cannot be reclaimed as is possible with nickel-based batteries.
Get the best from your hybrid vehicle's battery by contacting Hybrid Repair Service to arrange the reconditioning of your battery today, using state-of-the-art equipment and with our collection recondition and return service included in the quoted price.
Tel: 07307893333
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