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Rubber like noise at start up

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Ron Cubbage, Feb 14, 2023.

  1. Ron Cubbage

    Ron Cubbage New Member

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    Have a 2014 plug in model with 115,000 miles. Lately, but only occasionally when pressing the start button a sharp but audible rubber like noise can be heard for a brief second. It’s occurred 3 maybe 4 times in the last 3 weeks. From there, everything operates and sounds as it should. Just curious as to what it may be. Thanks, Ron
     
    #1 Ron Cubbage, Feb 14, 2023
  2. nicoj36

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    How does rubber sound? Like a squeaky toy? Does it happen literally on the start button or when the ice/engine kicks in?

    You should try to catch it on video and post it here.
     
    #2 nicoj36, Feb 14, 2023
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  3. bisco

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    i would suspect one of the pumps, but no idea really
     
    #3 bisco, Feb 14, 2023
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