Engine Pinging/Knocking at Low Hybrid Battery Level

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Jeremy Kim, Jun 1, 2016.

  1. Jeremy Kim

    Jeremy Kim Junior Member

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    Recently I started to hear engine pinging/knocking-like noise when the hybrid battery level becomes low like two bars and the car starts a charge cycle. I also hear it occasionally when I accelerate on uphill. Is this normal or should I take it to a mechanic?
     
    #1 Jeremy Kim, Jun 1, 2016
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    Hello, did you eliminate that knocking sound? I am having the same knocking sound when my prius 2010 was trying to charge the hybrid battery (low at two bar) and stepping slightly on gas engine. I have replaced the sparkplug, coil, and cleaned intake manifold, egr system (including cooler) but it's still having the knocking sound. TQ

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    Hello, did you eliminate that knocking sound? I am having the same knocking sound when my prius 2010 was trying to charge the hybrid battery (low at two bar) and stepping slightly on gas engine. I have replaced the sparkplug, coil, and cleaned intake manifold, egr system (including cooler) but it's still having the knocking sound. TQ

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    #5 ratanakly, Apr 24, 2021
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