Need work done on 2002 Prius - catalytic converter already gone

Burnsville MN

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Have an 02 Prius that needs hybrid battery cells replaced (I'm fairly certain that is the problem). It received the red triangle warning this late fall but still ran so I parked it thinking I would work on it sometime (of course the CC was stolen during this time). I must have let it sit too long this winter because when I try it now it kicks on for 5 seconds or so and shuts down. Installed a new Optima battery with installation kit from eLearnAid thinking that might help but from everything I've read, I fear it may be the main hybrid battery. Please let me know what you think your rate/total cost to work on this would be. I have contact a few autobody shops but all will only do a brand new replacement battery due to liability issues. I've read you can rebuild the individual cells or use a rebuilt battery altogether for a lot cheaper and that is the route I'm looking to go. Thank you! 1st Gen 02 Toyota Prius