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Inverter went out & bearing came apart in transmission - P0A7A Code

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Puppyburger, Feb 1, 2022.

  1. Puppyburger

    Puppyburger New Member

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    Guys was needing some advice on the Prius that won’t go into gear. P0A7A Code

    Took it into Toyota and they’re saying the Inverter went out which caused the transmission to seize and it loosened a bearing.

    They’re quoting me $11,500 to fix, it’s a 2011 with 215k so that’s definitely out of the question.

    I’m curious if the inverter recall would cover the repairs possibly since they did say the inverter went out which most likely caused the transmission to stop which apparently made a bearing get loose as they hear grinding when they’re pushing it in and out of the shop.

    Any feedback much appreciated!
     

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    sorry to hear it!

    how many miles on her?

    what inverter recall?
     
    #2 bisco, Feb 1, 2022
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    2011 Prius with 215,000 Miles
     
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    Sounds like classic Stealership cluelessness... I bet if you take it to a hybrid specialist you'll get a totally different and way less costly diagnosis.
     
    #4 PriusCamper, Feb 1, 2022
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    I agree with Priuscamper.
     
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    That diagnosis really smells fishy!!! I can't figure out how the inverter could make that transaxle seize. Dropping some washers or gravel into the fill hole could do it. But if the inverter quits, the motors just loose power and spin.
     
    #6 jerrymildred, Feb 2, 2022
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    Thanks for being my 2800th like! I was born on the 28th so that number means alot to me!
     
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