[ausev] Sick Prius

[Moe Pitman]

I was wondering if any one might be able to help me.

Just in time for Christmas, my 2001 Prius developed traction battery
issues.  The dealership says there is a shorted cell, but "they can't
tell which one."  They want to replace the whole pack to the tune of
$3,300.

I feel like they can't/won't open the pack to find out which cell is bad
-- It seems to me it would be easy enough to determine once the cells
were exposed.

I can buy tested salvage yard cells for about $50 each.  This is my only
viable option financially, but will it work?

I'm not real confident about replacing individual cells myself, though.
Are there reasons I shouldn't try it?  Anyone willing to help?

My only other realistic option is to trade in the car for what I can
get, and try to buy something else.

Thanks in advance,

--Moe Pitman