Dr. Prius / Dr. Hybrid app quick walk through - test Prius/Lexus traction battery with mobile app

[@selvaspk2324]

Did the app go an change. I don't see option to select prius year/type. Also no quick battery test.

[@randygonzalez5758]

can u use the app with a wireless OBDII connector that uses a wifi connection (not bluetooth)? Thx

[@u8un7u]

The App has an WiFi option, but I was unable to connect via WiFi, have to use Bluetooth

[@rondhole]

@@u8un7u use only Bluetooth

[@xxycom8963]

@rondhole: I use the Carista WiFi OBDII adapter. It works every time, consistently with my iPhone and iPad. Carista adapter is the highly recommended adapter by the Dr. Prius site. I got it cheap on eBay.

[@wkpad1]

does it work with 1st gen Highlander hybrids? if not, is there a separate app for that?

[@Neznakomsas]

So, if battery's voltage between cells difference's 0.20 or more it means battery is going bad?

[@EM-ui8kt]

Anything in the works for the first gen prius looking at 2001-2003

[@cawag98]

Thanks - great app and support. I got the panglong adapter to work after restarting my phone. Also my older blue elm 327adapter worked after all. My only "problem" - I got 102% on the life expectancy test. Is it possible to make a mistake that results in incorrect test results?

[@rondhole]

Absolutely, Only internal resistance and voltage reading is accurate. Do it in different time , 10x at different charging stages and average it. Good battery have the most homogeneous internal resistance. Voltage reading is 2nd signs. So, trust the free features, and forget about the rest

[@DiAllinson]

How did you get elm 327 to work? I paid for WiFi license and can't get it to work

[@cawag98]

Hmm. I think I mean the Bluetooth Elm327 adapter, though I made this comment a long time. ago. One trick is to restart your android phone (I don't think Dr Prius and BT OBD2 readers normally work with Iphones). @@DiAllinson

[@cawag98]

I don't agree with @roundhole that the free is useful and that the paid test isn't. I've heard the free readings/reporting with the bouncing voltages are not meaningful. For me the paid Life remaining test (or whatever it's called) has been very reassuring and helpful. Just make sure the car is warmed up and you're able to draw the correct current (range) for the duration of the 15 minute test.@@rondhole

[@rondhole]

@@cawag98 it is our freedom to buy or not. I found it is misleading since many have even health more than 100% and the next 2 weeks the battery is still dead in the water.

[@JeffZiegler76]

I have a ODBLink MX+ & iphone, looks like the cheapest option may be to get an android tablet vs buying another adapter. Any recommendations? Version? RAM? etc.. Or will it install & work on android x86 if I can get the Bluetooth to work?

[@charleshorseman55]

Supported, but highly irritated at not being able to see logs when not connected to the prius.

[@lookingupwards8652]

Hi Jack, 2012 Prius came in and I replaced the hybrid battery due to code P0A80. After everything works great except I can’t get the permanent P0A80 to clear so it can be smogged. Do you have any suggestions please.

[@s80heb]

Will this work on lexus is300h?

[@kenleary7484]

Does this only work with Android device?

[@eugenevosko7832]

Have you guys checked Prius Gen 2 HV battery temperature? I didn't have the app before reconditioning the HV battery, I am driving now around 20 miles in cool 55°F weather and see that the battery temperature in the middle of the pack reaches 123°, or more, so I drop it by using app's override battery temperature feature that turns on the battery fan to high speed. Wondering what would happen in hot weather...

[@andrew6207]

What obd2 scanner works with this

[@Towdadddy]

that's what I'm saying

[@Towdadddy]

panlong obd2, $10 on Amazon. just got it, it works.

[@fraserjudd9483]

Is this App compatible with a 2021 Rav4 Prime?

[@mohamadsweed4987]

Can I use it with Honda Civic Hybrid cars? Thanks

[@TWARDOWSKY.]

Will this working with RAV4 Plugin?

[@9pm-music864]

will it work on camry hybrid 09, thank you

[@nonenone4078]

Yes

[@nonenone4078]

I have 07 camry hybrid

[@edwinbab705]

Where can I get obd conect

[@DiAllinson]

I can't get my elm 327 obd2 scanner to connect through WiFi after paying for the WiFi license, where can I get help with this please or I need a refund

[@tatonka411]

Is this in metric? I won't buy it otherwise

[@jackp2563]

King Andrew Let me guess: You’re must be Trump supporter

[@u8un7u]

there is metric/imperial toggle switch in settings section

[@dpierce379]

@@u8un7u - Better tell King Andrew, I'm sure he'll be eager to apologize to Tatonka. :P

[@LeviForWaifu]

What difference does it make, you can just convert units

[@MLK.PaNoRaMa]

OBDII connected, but on the app I can't select the car model??? Three icons on top Demo, Tutorial, OBDII guide.... What to do?? I paid for the license already...

[@edwinbab3205]

It says enter credit card number charges fee

[@odsurendigerchoijin136]

i have obd link mx+ cani use dr prius app

[@ajbrown2013]

I got the app but the car won’t start

[@xxycom8963]

@Aaron Brown: you sure your 12 V Auxiliary Battery has not run out? You will need a jump start.

[@ajbrown2013]

@@xxycom8963 I got it charged up the battery had died electrical grease on both sides of the bus bars idiots

[@519stream3]

Question. I have Dr Prius and odb2. Just replaced my battery with a refurbished one. I tested it right way but still have the same code for my previous battery. My dashboard doesn't show anything. Do I have to reset Dr. Prius? Why?

[@Just2362]

The code moves from present code to history code, if the light on the dash has gone out then the code is no longer active.

[@519stream3]

@@Just2362 as I said. The test shows the same code which means the code is still active. But the dashboard is clean.

[@519stream3]

@@Just2362 also in the battery monitor there is this number for difference btw cells. After I replaced the battery that number remains the same, but as I kept driving the car day by day that number kept dropping which indicates it might uses history to calc the number. As I drive the car it takes new numbers to replace some of the old numbers which is why the number is dropping gradually instead of changing completely.

[@Just2362]

@@519stream3 What I mean to say is that the code has moved to a history code, the app must check present and history codes stored in the computer of the car. You will have to clear the history with a normal obd2 scanner.

[@519stream3]

@@Just2362 what is that scanner? That is exactly my question in the first post if it needs to be reset? It seems the answer is yes. The scanner you are talking about resets it. But what is it. How can I get it? Thanks

[@maximn2362]

Can I test toyota Highlander hybride with this aplication?

[@u8un7u]

probably yes, it works for Lexus CT

[@Mamun-zo4ru]

This apps use to tinkdaig pulls possibl

[@rondhole]

This the only useful parts of the Apps. Accurately read the internal resistance but we need to do this when battery is full, mid, and empty. The reading changes but it shows exactly the condition of the battery. Voltage reading accross the cells also useful. The life expectancy test is not right, fluctuate more than 100% and does not tell anything legit.

[@rondhole]

@@r.k862 Yes, trust only the Ohm and Voltmeter, nothing else. Dr. Prius and other apps can show 124% or more health or capacity after someone charge them externally although the battery is actually dead. Just after being overcharged a little bit, it shows it is really good but a few days later, it is still dead. The internal resistance showed unusual distribution, and we can see from it directly that the battery is indeed dead. Often, the rust on the Busbar cause it, and $200 bush bar from Toyota can fix it or you also can clean it by hand. Make sure you use high voltage gears and follow instructions. However, if the car has been parked under the sun in hot areas for more than 10 years, they are just dead, normal dead.

[@r.k862]

@@rondhole what if the car hasn't been started in about 1 month, do you think the battery is still ok? I don't have the app or equipment to test and don't want to

[@rondhole]

@@r.k862 It is not good to leave any car for more than 1 month. If that is the case, you can remove the 12V battery connection and ask someone to start the car every 2 months in Park not N for minimum 1 hour. Hybrid is not made for long storage. At some point below 40%, the car won't start and you need special equipment from dealership to save the HV battery with special charger and programing. You can still do it too with proper charger and by opening the battery and arranged battery in parallel for balancing, not serial for several hours.

[@r.k862]

@@rondhole yeah what I'm asking is, is the hybrid battery still ok meaning to charge it up and continue using it or is the hybrid battery been damaged and would need a new hybrid battery, if the car hasn't been turned on for about 1 month

[@rondhole]

@@r.k862 from Toyota Technical Service Bulletin, start the car once a month for 30 minutes when the car sit on the Dealer parking lot. Battery is always degraded when undercharged or overcharged. The real capacity on hybrid Toyota is 40-80% all the time, that's why it can have 10-15 years warranty. It is just not a good thing, it does not die but gets worse.

[@jamesalles139]

A new version is available that gives you additional instructions for charging the battery without driving. plz set your parking brake before you proceed.

[@Malagrass]

What a waste of time

[@MikeCravens]

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