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Originally Posted by orange4boy
What size is the transaxle drain plug? Just to make sure I have that socket. I will try to drain the thing to look for chunks and possibly to get it tested.
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2003 Prius - Cold Weather and Transaxle
Ask the seller for the codes. I can look them up.
If the car moves at all, see if there is speed proportional hum that does not go away if you roll in "N." That is the signature of a failed MG2, the most frequent problem.
The gears are nearly indestructible. What I'd recommend is opening the 'filler' hole and sticking a finger in to get a sample. If it smells burnt ... not good but not fatal. The real test is rolling the car in "N" and hearing the 'hum.'
Can the car move on it's own? If not sure, turn it on and off three times and see if the error lights go out. Then put it in gear and see if it moves.
Bob Wilson