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Prius v noise when not started

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by cgbdpm, May 25, 2013.

  1. cgbdpm

    cgbdpm New Member

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    I have had my 2013 Prius v for one month. I will occasionally go into my garage and the car will be making noise that sounds like humming. Does anyone know what this is and is it normal?
     
    #1 cgbdpm, May 25, 2013
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    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Could be the battery fan.
     
    #3 Air_Boss, May 25, 2013
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    It shouldn't run when the car is turned off.
     
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    If you have keys it might be what I was told were brakes doing something preparing to start. It makes a lot of odd noises.
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    My understanding is it runs when the battery temperature commands it.
     
    #6 Air_Boss, May 26, 2013
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