Can you scrap a Prius?
If your Toyota starts and it has some minor problems, you can only sell it through a classified website to any private buyer who is willing to pay the top dollars for it. However, if your old Prius is not in good condition, your best option would be to sell it to Cash Cars Buyer or sell it as parts to any scrap yard.
How much is a Prius worth for scrap?
Scrap is generally around $200 to $300. You may be able to find an independent mechanic that can replace it for a bit closer to $3,000.
How much copper is in a Prius?
The Toyota Prius contains 64 pounds of copper. While the hybrid’s batteries are nickel-based, the Prius still needs lots of copper wiring and electronics to keep it running. Future generations of hybrid and electric cars could contain even more copper.
When did I Buy my 2004 Toyota Prius?
When I bought her in 2004, it was like owning a spaceship. Coolest car ever at that point. (OK, Tesla wasn’t an option.) I drove her for 12 years with never an issue. She carried my kids, cargo, groceries, everything. I loved that car… when it was finally time to replace her, I got another Prius… <3
What to do if your Toyota Prius battery is dead?
If your battery is completely dead the repair manual indicates systems will need to be initialized (RM IN-34). I’m not including that procedure as this tutorial assumes preemptive replacement.
Can you jump start a Toyota Prius battery?
Yes, it can be jump started but I’ve done that before with other cars and would rather preemptively replace this. And just to be clear, this is the small battery in the Prius, NOT the traction battery used to power the electric motor! If you read some of the reviews on Amazon you’ll see that the stock battery isn’t great.
How to program a remote transmitter code on a Toyota Prius?
Press POWER button to switch ignition ON (amber LED illuminated) and OFF once to program a remote transmitter code whilst retaining the original codes or twice to program a re mote transmitter code whilst erasing the original codes.