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Image 1 — 323k-Mile Update: New Sodium-Ion Battery Installed!

323k-Mile Update: New Sodium-Ion Battery Installed!

A few weeks ago, I asked if it was worth replacing the hybrid battery on my 2012 with 323,000 miles on it. The consensus here was a resounding "yes," despite the high mileage.

Well, today I officially pulled the trigger and installed a sodium-ion battery. Here’s to hoping it goes another 323k miles!

Next up on the project list:

Replace the broken fog lights
Install new windshield moulding
Swap out the stock radio (it completely short-circuits the entire sound system, erasing all my presets, whenever a song title is too long)
Finally tackle that damn EGR cleanout...

u/Sensitive-Tomatillo — 2 days ago

▲ 13 r/CT200h

Should I replace the battery when it has 323,000 miles on it.

I recently inherited a 2012 Lexus ct 200h from an attorney who used it extensively while trying cases across the state. He gave it to me thinking it might last a year or so because the “check hybrid system” warning light has been on for over a year with the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) displaying P0A80 and P3019, meaning the hybrid battery is basically dead. As such, the car never goes into ev mode. Despite these issues, the vehicle still starts up and operates normally (although I’m averaging about 30 mpg, nowhere near what it would be if the battery worked).

Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, I’m curious about the community’s recommendations for replacing the battery. While the car is still functional for getting to work and back every day, my wife is hesitant to invest in it, fearing that it may require further repairs in the future. However, it’s worth noting that the engine was replaced approximately 200,000 miles ago.

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u/Sensitive-Tomatillo — 14 days ago