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Has anyone with this issue????

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by gomboy60, Sep 27, 2013.

  1. gomboy60

    gomboy60 Junior Member

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    My 2012 Prius v's front end shakes violently during the first transition from battery to gas engine for 3 to 4 seconds. It happened twice under my watch and one the car is in motion, it dose not occur.
    It has 35k on it and I have every intention to drive it to the ground. I bought it new and never hit or collide with anything.
    Has any one of you experienced this??

    cy
     
    #1 gomboy60, Sep 27, 2013
  2. rdgrimes

    rdgrimes Senior Member

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    Please specify:
    This happens when you're sitting still and you 1st start a cold car?
     
    #2 rdgrimes, Sep 27, 2013
  3. ursle

    ursle Gas miser

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    Err, is there any oil in the ice?
     
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    Yes, more details needs. "Transition" from battery to gas assumes the car is moving, but goes on to say "once car is in motion" all is okay. :confused:
     
    #4 jhinsc, Sep 27, 2013
  5. rcturner

    rcturner Junior Member

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    My dealer told me that this does sometimes happen when the car is cold. I don't like it (mine has done it once) but they say this is what they do.
     
    #5 rcturner, Oct 1, 2013
  6. 360texas

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    Try looking at T-SB-0081-13 TSB is a Toyota Service Bulletin
    Introduction:
    "Rear Brake Groan or Squeak Noise when Cold" . Its a Toyota Technical Service Bulletin. Which says "Some 2012 - 2013 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a rear brake groan or squeak noise when going forward or backing up when the brakes are cold. New Rear Brake Caliper Assemblies that include anti-squeal shims, brake pads and pad support clips have been developed to address this condition".
    Production Change Information:
    This bulletin applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Chang Effective VIN shown below
    Prius V JTDZN3EU # D3207505
    My guess:
    Where a vehicle with a VIN # C3025XXX might be considered earlier e.g. C is older that D.
     
    #6 360texas, Oct 2, 2013
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    360texas Member

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    Actually, 3207505 comes after our 3025xxx. C means the model year of the car in this case 2012.
     
    #7 360texas, Oct 2, 2013
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    Actually i do not understand it properly. Can anyone explain it deeply?
     
    #8 webp, Nov 8, 2013
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    I have mice in my rice. Does that count?
     
    #9 xpcman, Nov 8, 2013
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