Transaxle disengaged hybrid system not working,

The pictures are all that's damaged? Car is totaled? How much did you have to pay for it?

Lots of parts on craigslist

 

The car does not charge in Neutral, that's perfectly normal. So I think you got a deal for $1900. Get your bodyshop friend to fix it and you're on your way

 

there is no frigging way it was totaled with only this slight cosmetic blem. i'm thinking transaxle got damaged or maybe some cable got disconnected (if you're lucky). if you don't know how to fix cars you need to pay someone to do it for you.

 

If its saying that in drive.....is the drivers side door open? Put it in Drive and while not moving open the drivers door. Is that what its saying?
I have never heard of the nag your posting so its something new.

I can tell you for sure though if there's a Hybrid issue of any kind it will throw a dash alarm a check engine light. Most likely a big red triangle on the dash and a little pic of the car on MFD screen. Thats good that means it has throw a diagnostic code that reports what is bad on the car. Get that code read asap.

Post the code or codes complete back here...it will look like this format: XXXX.XXX

You cannot get a Hybrid code read at an auto parts store. It requires the proprietary Toyota software "Techstream" You either have to hit the dealer for $125 for them to pull the codes or order a mini vci that comes with the proprietary Toyota Techstream software the dealer uses.
Read up on this forum about the mini vci and Techstream.

Knowing the codes and what the car is complaining about is the first and cheapest step to fixing it. Btw, I had a Husky for 12 years. I'm from Vermont. Miss that dog.

 

never heard of the 'transaxle disengaged' notification before. perhaps there is damage to the tranny through the axle impact.
a quick think, disconnect the 12v for a few minutes and see what comes on. not sure if you will lose codes though, might want to read them first.

 

Nice pics.
2 things: One is the trans may have seen damage to the differential section where the inner cv joint enters the diff case. Looks like the outer cv took a nice whack. May have gear damage there.
The other thing given the abs nag is the brake abs unit is located just inboard of the damaged area. Think of it at the end of the steering column under the car area. May be pushed around in there. Jack up the car real high to get under there and examine it. See if it is leaking fluid.

I would also pull the trans fluid and look for pieces of metal in the fluid or if any trans fluid is leaking where the damaged inner cv joint enters the diff case. There's a seal where it enters that is easily damaged by out of whack inner joint resulting in leaking fluid and possible trans damage.
Best bet is pull the codes with all the code subsets. Then go to techinfo.toyota.com and you can rent a one day subscription and read and print the oem service manual. Get your printer ready for a workout and print all pertinent data that concerns the codes you will pull. The code troubleshooting tree concerning a specific code is most helpful. Its the same diagnostic manual the Toyota techs refer to.
Good luck to you. Post codes and we will help.

 

Pls post photos of any warning lights and messages.

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What is the model year and odometer reading?

 

That message is because you have to door open while in drive or neutral. I'm pretty sure my gen 2 always said something like that.

 

I said that in post #7. He did not respond to my post.

 

perhaps the door switch, or wire to it, is damaged. that dent is right about the area.

 

Actually the message in the above is different to the one the OP is asking about.

If you want see the OP's message sit with the car on (READY) and the shifter in "N" and wait until the HV battery gets to the purple bars. The message will come up when the system wants to start the ICE to charge up the battery, but can't because it is in neutral ("N").

Hopefully by now the OP has worked out the shifter needs to be in "P" or "D" so the HV can be charged, otherwise he is heading to the point of no return where the HV battery will need an external charge.

 

in post #5, he says he's getting the message while in D.

 

Maybe he was mistaken and gets the other message in D.

 

could be.

 

we'll never know. looks like the OP was shocked and killed during the repair.