48v battery malfunction leading to the car to die. 1 week old.

[lc250oce]

Hello folks, interesting topic today.

I recently purchased a new Landcruiser Prado 250 in December. After a week of driving, I noticed a 48V malfunction icon when I arrived for a bonnet protector. The agent was present to see it. Although I cannot yet determine its reliability, I have been advised that parts will need to be replaced. The car has only traveled 550km, and the hybrid system has already failed. According to the agent. This part will take upto 6 weeks to come. The outcome I got from Toyota is - it is what it is. I’m still waiting on seeing what is possible. I opts out to get another car and potential upgrade. Quite sad as I have purchased 2 x lc250

 

[ultane]

Welcome to the asylum lc250oce.

Dang.. I hate to see this post. I hope that they can somehow expedite the repairs for you.

 

[EOD Guy]

Welcome to the Jungle!

Hopefully they'll get it fixed quickly.

 

[Area 51]

Hello folks, interesting topic today.

I recently purchased a new Landcruiser Prado 250 in December. After a week of driving, I noticed a 48V malfunction icon when I arrived for a bonnet protector. The agent was present to see it. Although I cannot yet determine its reliability, I have been advised that parts will need to be replaced. The car has only traveled 550km, and the hybrid system has already failed. According to the agent. This part will take upto 6 weeks to come. The outcome I got from Toyota is - it is what it is. I’m still waiting on seeing what is possible. I opts out to get another car and potential upgrade. Quite sad as I have purchased 2 x lc250

what is the 48vdc system?

 

[PDPete]

what is the 48vdc system?

The hybrid battery (EDIT: Specifically this is referring to the hybrid system that comes with the diesel powertrain in Australia...not sure how different it is from the hybrid system on the North American i-Force Max gas engines)

 

[Area 51]

The hybrid battery

Is that the complete bank voltage? I thought it was much higher.

 

[Area 51]

The hybrid battery (EDIT: Specifically this is referring to the hybrid system that comes with the diesel powertrain in Australia...not sure how different it is from the hybrid system on the North American i-Force Max gas engines)

HV battery: When discussing system components and operation between a parallel hybrid system and other style hybrids, the components are not all that much different. The NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery has a nominal voltage of 288VDC and 6.5 Ah. This voltage is created within the high-voltage battery by running 240 cells in series (each having 1.2 volts). Six cells are combined into one module pack, and there are 40 modules total within the battery (Figure 4).

 

[PDPete]

HV battery: When discussing system components and operation between a parallel hybrid system and other style hybrids, the components are not all that much different. The NiMH (nickel metal hydride) battery has a nominal voltage of 288VDC and 6.5 Ah. This voltage is created within the high-voltage battery by running 240 cells in series (each having 1.2 volts). Six cells are combined into one module pack, and there are 40 modules total within the battery (Figure 4).

Yeah, that's why I made the edit...the Australian j250 is described as "2.8L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine with 48V mild hybrid technology"

So, it sounds like the hybrid system on those diesel models isn't as powerful as the one on the NA i-Force Max powertrains, which is generally just referred to as a "hybrid".

 

[Lineman]

FWIW, BMW uses a 48V mild hybrid system.

 

[BILL]

Hello folks, interesting topic today.

I recently purchased a new Landcruiser Prado 250 in December. After a week of driving, I noticed a 48V malfunction icon when I arrived for a bonnet protector. The agent was present to see it. Although I cannot yet determine its reliability, I have been advised that parts will need to be replaced. The car has only traveled 550km, and the hybrid system has already failed. According to the agent. This part will take upto 6 weeks to come. The outcome I got from Toyota is - it is what it is. I’m still waiting on seeing what is possible. I opts out to get another car and potential upgrade. Quite sad as I have purchased 2 x lc250

I am not convinced that the hybrid system is going to be as reliable as the LC's historically are. I have had 4 of them beginning in 1976 so I am not a newcomer. I am a bit off put that I start the car and I have to wait for the green light to say it's OK. I note that the cars that Lexus sells are not playing around with Hybrids.

 

[TakaraLC]

I am not convinced that the hybrid system is going to be as reliable as the LC's historically are. I have had 4 of them beginning in 1976 so I am not a newcomer. I am a bit off put that I start the car and I have to wait for the green light to say it's OK. I note that the cars that Lexus sells are not playing around with Hybrids.

Lexus has hybrids.

 

[b407driver]

I am not convinced that the hybrid system is going to be as reliable as the LC's historically are. I have had 4 of them beginning in 1976 so I am not a newcomer. I am a bit off put that I start the car and I have to wait for the green light to say it's OK. I note that the cars that Lexus sells are not playing around with Hybrids.

??? Green light?

 

[PDPete]

??? Green light?

There is a green “READY” icon on the instrument panel that lights up, and according to the owners manual indicates the car is ready to drive…however, at least in my experience, it appears nearly instantly when starting the car…I’ve never really had to “wait” for it

 

[marc]

Hi mate, I got the exact same issue for LC250 48v malfunction, reached out to dealer today and they mentioned to replace the 48v motor for uncleared reason. Knee to know how is your problem solved

 

[lc250oce]

Afternoon folks, after some back and forth with Toyota. They have decided to either give me a full refund or a like for like replacement. I have gone for 2025 build replacement. Still Tossing up to decide whether I want to release my video about Toyota. Some people in the business were incredibly rude. It’s ashame but for many of you don’t settle for less. Make sure you do what I have done. Put them in a tough situation.

 

[marc]

Afternoon folks, after some back and forth with Toyota. They have decided to either give me a full refund or a like for like replacement. I have gone for 2025 build replacement. Still Tossing up to decide whether I want to release my video about Toyota. Some people in the business were incredibly rude. It’s ashame but for many of you don’t settle for less. Make sure you do what I have done. Put them in a tough situation.

Hi mate, how long have you purchased your LC250 so you can get a replaceme? mine is nearly 3 months.

 

[Piggy]

I have gone for 2025 build replacement.

Quite a gamble, hope this doesn't go the way of the DPF.
When was yours built? The second one from the same time-frame as well, no issues on that one??

Still Tossing up to decide whether I want to release my video about Toyota. Some people in the business were incredibly rude. It’s ashame but for many of you don’t settle for less. Make sure you do what I have done. Put them in a tough situation.

You should! I wonder if there are reported failures from the Hilux too, can't seem to find anything online...

 

[ultane]

Hi mate, I got the exact same issue for LC250 48v malfunction, reached out to dealer today and they mentioned to replace the 48v motor for uncleared reason. Knee to know how is your problem solved

Welcome to the asylum Marc.

 

[EOD Guy]

Marc, Welcome to the Jungle!

 

[marc]

Lodge a complian for this issue, and they try to push me to the dealer that has nothing to do with my car purchase. It seems they are just trying to push the ball to other and close the ticket ASAP. No reason about how this 48 volt motor only lives less than 3 months since purchase, what a joke!