Next the ring gear is installed. [45] In the US, the battery pack of 2004 and later models is warrantied for 150,000 miles (240,000km) or 10 years in states that have adopted the stricter California emissions control standards, and 100,000 miles (160,000km) or 8 years elsewhere. [54] Toyota cut the price of the Prius from 2.331 million to 2.05 million to better compete with the Honda Insight,[55] leading some to wonder whether increased sales of the Prius might come at the expense of sales of other vehicles with higher margins. We carefully inspect the oil pump pickup tube bore to make sure there are no sharp edges or anything else that might cause the new O-ring to tear. No. [6][84] The United States led sales with 42,345 units delivered through September 2016,[85][86] followed by Japan with 22,100 units, and Europe with 10,600 units, both through January 2017. The Toyota instructions recommend poking a taped screwdriver in between the cases to hold the drive chain in position as MG1 is lifted. Toyota sold about 123,000 first-generation Priuses. [197] Success! The Prius c has a lower list price and is smaller than the previous Prius hatchback. Well, weve been waiting for the three sizes of counter driven gear shims for 25 days now. This is some of the freeze frame data from when the code set: The MG1 motor temp was 152 deg. This is necessary because the outer wheel will travel a longer arc in turns, so the outer wheel will need to rotate more times to cover the extra distance. [41], Production commenced in August 2003 at the Tsutsumi plant in Toyota, Aichi,[42] supplemented in October 2004 with the Fujimatsu plant at Kariya, Aichi. The counter drive gear has ball bearings and can not be visually inspected, so we check for any roughness. [143][144], US Prius sales have declined every year since their peak in 2012, due to more competition from other manufacturers.[145]. Points of contention were the vehicles chosen for comparison, whether "'up to' one tonne less" adequately communicated that reductions could be lower, and whether the distance used was appropriate: 20,000km per year is around a US car's average annual driving distance, while a UK car's is 13,440km. overdriveautoparts. Well wipe the magnet off and put it back into service. This is how Toyota identifies their shims. We have 3 junk Prius transaxles, one donated by a customer and two from jobs weve done. A button labelled "EV" maintains Electric Vehicle mode after being powered on and under most low-load conditions at less than 25mph (40km/h). The differential carrier is held with two tapered roller bearings. It was available in FWD or AWD-e powertrain and in three exterior colours. After some debate, I talked Scott into priming the oil pump with a small dab of Vaseline, despite no instructions to do so in the manual. You have to tap-tap-tap or hold the temperature or volume switches, instead of quickly spinning a dial. [85][86], The Prime has an EPA-rated all-electric range of 25mi (40km), over twice the range of the first generation model, and an EPA rated fuel economy of 133mpge (25.9kWh/100mi) in all-electric mode (EV mode), the highest MPGe rating in EV mode of any vehicle rated by EPA with an internal combustion engine. Couldnt hurt. Weve gone as far as we can go until we get the shims weve ordered. [33] The vehicle was the second mass-produced hybrid on the American market, after the two-seat Honda Insight. This is the pick up tube screen. They are permanently connected. [187], The following table presents fuel economy performance and carbon emissions for all Prius family models sold in Japan since 1997. [71], In 2021, for the 2022 model year, Toyota released the Nightshade Edition in the US. The O-ring is stiff like plastic and frozen in this position, and I have no doubt it has been sitting like this for 6 years. Cumulative Prius sales in Europe reach 100,000 in 2008 and 200,000 units by mid-2010, after 10 years on that market. [12] Sales of the Prius family are led by the Prius liftback with 3.985million units, followed by the Aqua/Prius c with 1.38million, the Prius +/v/ with, 614.7thousand and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid with 79.3thousand units. [34], Presented at the April 2003 New York International Auto Show, for the 2004 US model year, the NHW20 Prius was a complete redesign. Unfortunately, we had to tell her the same thing; most of the cost of an HV transaxle replacement is the HV transaxle itself. Maybe there was a bit of flashing in the MG2 pickup tube hole that caught the O-ring on insertion. Which is good, because hoisting the MG1 onto the bench and torquing all 27 case bolts to take a measurement gets old fairly quickly. She was willing to explore this possibility, and drove the car in so we could take a look. Here's What You Need To Know", "2017 Toyota Prius: Captivating Enough To Engage A Car Guy? Freeze frame information indicated the temperature problem was with MG2. I couldnt be happier. [12], As of January2017[update], the Prius is sold in over 90 countries and regions. If this were a movie, wed heroically find the right shim and finally finish the job, but since its real life, we found three wrong sized shims, wasted a couple hours, and I ended up at the doctors office with an injured hand from helping Scott move these around (these are quite heavy, so you should use a hoist even when you are in a hurry). The Prius HV transaxle is easier to rebuild than most transaxles. This is a picture of our hastily fabricated alternative to the official tool, cut from a piece of rusty scrap metal. Does Toyota think its drivers are so absent-minded that they instantly forget theyve selected the go-backwards function? Well, I guess it wasnt a complete waste. Sure, Japan is 5000 miles away, not 2000, but surely parts could be sent in less that a week! ", "30 Days of the 2010 Toyota Prius: Day 5, The 10 Best Things", "Top 7 Aftermarket MPG-Boosting Prius Accessories", "As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms", "The 200,000-mile question: How does the Toyota Prius hold up? Well take a look and remove the review if it doesnt follow our guidelines. The engine starts automatically when the battery starts to run low. Time to mop up, pack up, and wait. The new MG2 has arrived, so we can measure to see what select fit bearing shims we will need to order for the four rotating assemblies supported between MG1 & MG2. Everything requires steps. [79] Deliveries began in Europe in June 2012 and in the UK in August 2012. F. Since the MG2 motor temp was smokin hot and the MG2 inverter temp was cooler than the MG1 inverter temp, the assumption was that the MG2 motor was not really overheating, but rather the sensor was simply not accurately reporting the MG2 motor temperature to the HV control computer. The Aqua ranked as the second best selling car with 266,567 units sold in 2012. [37] Prius owners were eligible for up to a US$2,000 federal tax deduction from their gross income. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Active cooling of this battery is achieved by a blower motor and air ducting, while passive thermal management was accomplished through the metal case design. In return for Ukrainian emissions permits under the Kyoto Protocol, 1,568 cars were supplied by Japan. The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack. An assembly error! Because the oil used with the refrigerant gas also flows in the area of the high-voltage motor-windings, the fluid must be electrically insulating to avoid transmitting electric current to exposed metal parts of the system. Next the transaxle oil pan is removed. 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The Toyota Prius Hybrid was exported to China from 2007. I said we might be able to replace just MG2 instead of the whole transaxle, since both of the failed HV transaxles we had replaced were replaced due to high voltage leaks in MG2 (which sets a code P3009). [168] This permits driving with low noise and no fuel consumption for journeys under 0.5 miles (0.80km),[169][170][171][172] Longer journeys are possible as long as the speed is kept below 25mph (40km/h), acceleration is kept low and the battery has enough charge. Please try again later. Now we check the room it has to protrude into the MG2 from the case joint. If the torque is too great, we need to use a thinner shim to decrease preload. Fat chance, but one can always hope. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I dont like any system where you must push a separate button for Park, but in its favour, its easy to tap the shifter down into Brake, which increases the rate of regenerative braking for battery recharging. [132] Sales of Toyota Prius family vehicles in California represented 26% of all Prius purchases in the US during 2012. [221] Some conservatives promote the use of the Toyota Prius and other hybrid cars. The counter drive gear is the last of the gears to be removed. Instead, the engine is heated by recapturing exhaust heat. A total of 28,711 units were sold in the United States during March 2012, becoming the one-month record for Prius sales ever. The conclusion of the discussion was that if the temperature of the MG2 motor temp sensor was high, the cause would likely be a mechanical problem such as a seizing bearing. And hybrid fans arent left out: Toyota offers the Prius with it, called AWD-e, because the magic is made with electric motors. Were fairly sure the O-ring did not fail in service or when the pickup tube was removed because the broken O-ring end would be pointing the other way if it had been torn on the way out, or pulled in by the pump suction. [183][184] until it was topped by the Chevrolet Volt in December 2010, as the plug-in hybrid was rated by EPA with an overall combined city/highway gasoline-electricity fuel economy of 60mpgUS (3.9L/100km; 72mpgimp). The hybrid drive train of the car's production Hybrid Synergy Drive is retained but with a larger lithium ion battery. Be sure you know what youre getting and, of course, more on that in a bit. Judging by how often we opt for it, Canadians and all-wheel drive are a match made in heaven. [12] The U.S. is the top selling market, with 46,133 units sold since inception through January 2017, of which, 3,788 units are second generation Prius Prime cars. There is a bit of fine metal clinging to the magnet, but not enough to worry about. The relatively low sales were blamed on high price, about US$15,000 higher than the equivalent in Japan or the US, caused by high duties on imported parts. [22][23], In 1995, Toyota debuted a hybrid concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, with testing following a year later. 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[94][95] The Alpha is the basis for the five-seat Prius v launched in North America in October 2011 with a nickel-metal hydride battery pack similar to the 2010 model year Prius, and with two rows of seats to accommodate five passengers. The UK is one of the leading European markets for Prius, accounting more than 20 percent of all Priuses sold in Europe. Now we check the distance between the top of the planetary gearset to the MG1 case using a digital depth gauge and a straight edge. [222], Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief R. James Woolsey, Jr. drives a Prius because of its low fuel consumption. You can adjust some of the functions using the steering wheel buttons instead, but really even with redundant controls, everything should be quick and simple to operate. Curated newsletters for curious minds. [215], In the UK, the Advertising Standards Authority, an independent body charged with policing the rules of the advertising industry, ruled that a television advert for the Toyota Prius should not be broadcast again in the same form, having breached rules concerning misleading advertising. [228], Travelers Companies, a large insurance company, offers hybrid owners a 10% discount on auto insurance in most US states. Next comes the differential. [211][212] Models equipped with automatically activated systems include all 2012 and later model year Prius family vehicles that have been introduced in the United States, including the standard Prius, the Prius v, the Prius c and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. [9], Toyota debuted the new Prius (2010 US model year) at the January 2009 North American International Auto Show,[53] and sales began in Japan on May 18, 2009. We later realized that only 13 bolts needed to be torqued for the check. The case bolts are torqued to 18 ft/lb. We changed the T4 fluid because we wanted a sample, and, Hey. Compatibility information is not available for this item. [219], In July 2007 The New York Times published an article using data from CNW Marketing Research finding that 57% of Prius buyers said their main reason for buying was that "it makes a statement about me", while just 37% cited fuel economy as a prime motivator. No matter how straight the tube is, the O-ring wants to get stuck. Ready for delivery! [91] The 2017 model year Prime has a different exterior design than the fourth generation Prius. Hybrid Cut-Away Trainer, Prius, Electrical Operation, Hybrid System Model - Manual Operation, Toyota Prius, Hybrid System Model - Electrical Operation, Toyota Prius, Hybrid Cut-Away Engine, Prius, Manual Operation, Hybrid Transmission, Prius, Motor/Generator. INCLUDES A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY TEXTBOOK. The Prius uses electric motors in the hybrid propulsion systems, powered by a high voltage battery in the rear of the car. Hopefully our customers joy at being reunited with her perfectly running car will drown out any memories of the month and a half of living without it.

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