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Old 01-24-2014, 01:36 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cobb View Post
I guess if you can push it 12mph or so it will start, but you would be limited to like 50mph since only half the cvt will work?
Nope. A Prius WILL NOT MOVE without the motors. It requires all elements to function.

This is the ENTIRE Prius transmission:

Without MG1 providing torque to the sun gear, nothing will happen if you push the car. Or try to drive.
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