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  1. PriuSocal replied to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    I am finally putting the transmission back into the car. I took advantage of everything being apart and replaced the spark plugs, pcv...

    Jun 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM

  2. PriuSocal liked James Analytic's post in the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing. Great info and really appreciate you! We have a P0A92 code worse situation being replace the...

    Jun 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM

  3. PriuSocal liked ChapmanF's post in the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    Ah, so that's the coupling between the PSD ring gear and the splines of MG2. Interestingly, Prof. Kelly doesn't seem ever to have...

    Jun 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM

  4. PriuSocal attached a file to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    SOLVED. Well I eventually opened the bad transmission and upon initial inspection, all looked well and in place with only very...

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  5. PriuSocal replied to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    I finally found a video showing the exact same noise coming from the same place as mine and everything is identical (dirty black smelly...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM

  6. PriuSocal replied to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    The axle felt pretty solid with spongy movement unlike others I've felt that are limp. I figured a repack of grease would fix it but not...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM

  7. PriuSocal liked James Analytic's post in the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    How do they feel when the tripod bearing is re-inserted into the bucket-cup (head in the transmission) part? Any slop? Keep in mind...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM

  8. PriuSocal replied to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    Also, forgot to mention that the longer cv axle from the passenger side came apart from the trans side when trying to remover it. The...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM

  9. PriuSocal liked ChapmanF's post in the thread DIY: How to remove GenII Transmission.

    Replied in the thread with your pictures.

    Jun 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM

  10. PriuSocal replied to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    A grinding noise isn't even a kind of noise you'd typically associate with the damper. According to 2 videos that can be found on...

    Jun 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM

  11. PriuSocal replied to the thread DIY: How to remove GenII Transmission.

    I just removed my trans due to a grinding noise and a P0A90 code. I could have sworn the damper was damaged as it sounded just like...

    Jun 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM

  12. PriuSocal attached a file to the thread 2008 Prius will NOT move + Code P0A90 Drive Motor “A” Performance.

    Update: I removed the transmission today and gotta say It was quite a task but easier than other cars. I was surprised to see the...

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