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Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by CarCarCarCar, Oct 28, 2024.

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  1. CarCarCarCar

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    I've started to notice this strange clinking sound. It doesn't happen all the time, but usually when I'm driving below 10 mph. Here is a link to the sound that I recorded: (I will post the link once I can)

    Can anyone help me out? I have a Prius Prime 2017 Plus with 80k miles.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 CarCarCarCar, Oct 28, 2024
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    I will post the audio clip asap
     
    #2 CarCarCarCar, Oct 31, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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    #3 CarCarCarCar, Oct 31, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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    does it do it with the engine off?
     
    #4 bisco, Oct 31, 2024 at 8:12 PM
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    no, it only does it when i drive under 10 miles an hour. only when driving.
     
    #5 CarCarCarCar, Nov 3, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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    the engine can be on or off when driving
     
    #6 bisco, Nov 3, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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    I need to check. What are you implying?
     
    #7 CarCarCarCar, Nov 3, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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    just trying to isolate the sound from the engine as a culprit
     
    #8 bisco, Nov 3, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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