Random “click” sound when turning steering wheel

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 15SuperPrius, Aug 22, 2019.

  1. 15SuperPrius

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    Hi folks,

    As described on the title, every now and then I hear/feel a “click” when turning the steering wheel. What I find interesting is that I’ve driven other gen 3’s besides my own, and they all do it.

    I’d say the one time that it does it consistently is when the car sits over night and I turn the wheel for the first time.

    Has anyone identified what causes the sound?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 15SuperPrius, Aug 22, 2019
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    Probably steering-by-wire kicking in, so it could be relay or a motor. Or both. Prius certainly makes a lot of weird noises.
     
    #2 schmuber, Aug 22, 2019
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    Thanks ... I didn’t know the Prius had electronically assisted steering ... that makes sense.
     
    #3 15SuperPrius, Aug 22, 2019
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