The dealer diagnosed the checkeng/check Hybrid system light as
"micro short" in the Hyb system (battery??)

The light came on days after the car stopped brake-gen. the rest of the system works fine, the batt charges well, I can go through the car wash in neutral w no prob on batt charge. The car has 20k miles since the light came on, but I cannot pass inspection w/lights on.

Dealer says replace the Hyb Batt. This is a 2007 w/213,000miles
Could the fix be simpler? (replace cell, check connections?...??)

 

Where are you located? Send me a PM.... I can put you in touch with someone that might be able to help... Especially if it "actually is a traction battery problem".