new noise,drove me nuts

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by duanerw, Dec 5, 2005.

  1. duanerw

    duanerw senior member

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    I have a 2005 purchased in jan and now have about 13,000 miles.New noise
    when Ice starts not heard running with only batt.
    Noise somewhat like a car a block away with vol up all the way and base cranked
    all the way up.made my ears feel like i had the back window down and driving about
    60 mph.
    I took it in today to my dealership expecting the usual [sorry but thats the way it should sound and i cant help you] Didnt get that they twisted the heat shield on the
    rear part of the exhaust and the noise is gone.
    hope this will help you if it happens on your car
    Merry christmas to all ..................................................me
     
  2. tumbleweed

    tumbleweed Senior Member

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    Thank you. Do you think you may have hit something to bend it? or was it just to close to start with?
     
  3. duanerw

    duanerw senior member

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    didnt hit anything.The tech said its just the way it is mounted it can move just
    enough to touch and cause noise.
    something to watch for. the noise was just at a level that bothered my old ears.
    I just wanted to pass it along just in case others find the same problem.