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+1 What he said.
How much lower ? Is the entire output power-throttle relationship modified according to certain conditions detected by the TCM ? What are those...
Yes. Use the Lexus variants of the HSD in the Prius.
I can do better than statistics, facts. quote: "If the Traction Control System detects ... , the torque would be so great that damage could occur...
The absence of a locked mechanical link between the traction motor and wheels is a major plus for the Volt versus the Prius.
Is ken1784 Ken@Japan still active here ? He seems to have a Toyota connection.
Indeed .... the drivetrain in the Prius is much more likely to destroy itself due to computer failure than the transmissions in a conventional...
The chain in the Gen II is no doubt less robust than a gear set. Wonder why it was used in the first place ? Thanks for confirming my claim in...
Are those the Gen II and III drivetrains ?
How about better response ?
A promising thread is thus ended.
Is this approved by Toyota i.e. for warranty etc ?
Well then, if the problem is well understood as such, what is Toyota's official recommendation on how this vehicle should be driven under such...
You can't compare mechanical breakdowns with a normal operation. I would be interested in seeing the throttle/torque transfer curve of the Prius...
Details ? Without them, there can't be any discussion. Traction control and VSC are different systems. The OP has more details than your one...
Someone cited an article in a Finnish (?) auto mag which allegedly speaks of the Prius' winter prowess. Can you translate that ?
The Prius' traction problems encountered by those in this thread and others occur mainly under low momentum conditions. "Plowing through a drift"...
What's a "brake bark" ?
It looks like the Gen II to III TC update is just a software tweak. But good news then is that the new software should be doable in the Gen II as...
OK Finally found the "official Toyota" response thread. So no fundamental changes from II to III, just software tweaks to allow a little wheel...
