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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    UPDATE: Some good news. I changed out MG1 by tilting the transmission (didnt remove it). I loosened up the trans mount and lowered the subframe a...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, May 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    test_mg2

    all three had the same result
    Uploaded by: Turbo Heart, May 18, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Transaxle MG1 and MG2
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    test_ground

    used this as a ground
    Uploaded by: Turbo Heart, May 18, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Transaxle MG1 and MG2
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    test_mg1

    all 3 had the same result
    Uploaded by: Turbo Heart, May 18, 2023, 0 comments, in album: Transaxle MG1 and MG2
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    moving to NC soon

    moving to NC soon
    Status Update by Turbo Heart, May 18, 2023
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    I checked resistance with one lead onto a ground and the other was on one of three of the MG wires. I tested them one at a time. I also checked...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, May 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    New Update: Looks like the transmission I put in has a bad MG2. I used this thread to test the leads using a multimeter: Megger/ohm meter needed...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, May 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    Update: New trans has no leaks. Drove the car and it drives great. (went for a 30 min drive) But once I drive for a bit, I get a warning light....
    Post by: Turbo Heart, May 8, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    I was not getting this code before. Popped on after car sat for a month as I replaced the transmission. Thank you for the info, I will check the...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    I ended up putting in another lower-mileage transmission. It runs great. However I keep getting a battery code (cars been sitting for a month) I...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Apr 30, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    I compared the inner tube for bearing play with the other transmission I just purchased, and there is significant play in my original...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Mar 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    I'm still learning of the CVT transmission, as I always worked on Toyota 5 speeds lol I used to avoid autos but the CVT design is pretty...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Mar 13, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Game night

    same here, my whole family have turned into Toyota.
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Mar 13, 2023 in forum: Living Life in a Prius
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    Thanks for the reply everyone! this may be the verdict. Ill post more pictures of that wear area. - I bought both driver and passenger. Had...
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Mar 13, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Axle Seal Leaking - Replace Transmission?

    yeah true. Maybe I should try just a new CV Axle? I put the seal over the axle when it was out to make sure it was the right seal.
    Post by: Turbo Heart, Mar 12, 2023 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting