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2015 prius c hybrid inverter cracked casing

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by CARSFAN4, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:11 PM.

  1. CARSFAN4

    CARSFAN4 Junior Member

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    I was driving with 35 m/hr and both of the left side rims were bent. I stopped after I hit the curb. The engine didn't start and there was a note on the dashboard that I have to check the hybrid motor.
    Below the hybrid motor block there was leaking all the oil.

    Did u see the photos I attached??
    One Pic shows the torn corner of the motor block and I also reached there to feel the missing piece of the block casing.

    My next question is this:
    Is there any way that I can disconnect the hybrid motor from the main power so I can drive only with the gas engine???

    I don't know if the computer module will sense the hybrid motor disconnection so it can cut the gas engine start up.

    Thanks for your cooperation!!!!

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    #1 CARSFAN4, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:11 PM
  2. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    No. The electric motors are integral to the transaxle, the transaxle is what has lost its oil, and without the motors participating, the transaxle doesn't transmit any power, not even from the engine.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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