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Clicking noise when engine engages from EV mode

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by meanie, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. meanie

    meanie New Member

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    My apologies if this is a repost, but I've tried searching the forums for similar threads to no luck.

    I have 1000 miles on my prius, and it's developed this noticeable click once the engine engages from the electric motor when accelerating from a stop. This happens more frequently when the gas pedal is pressed more. Is this noise normal? I've recorded an instance in a youtube video linked below






     
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    That doesn't sound like anything that happens in my car.
     
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    Thanks for the input. Does anyone else's Prius make this noise?
    And feedback would help when I take my car to the dealer to get this checked out. I don't want them saying that it's normal
     
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    adding 1 more video of just the in cabin noise with the windows up.
     
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    No click for me
     
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    taking it in to the dealer this wknd... :rolleyes: