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Loud sound at start up

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Likeabluespider, Jan 25, 2024.

  1. Likeabluespider

    Likeabluespider New Member

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    I recently got a 2024 Prius Limited. It's been about two weeks and I have started to notice that on a cold start I place my car in reverse and then drive to get out of my parking lot. Within 30 feet of driving out of spot I hear what I can only describe is the engine turning on (although it sounds louder than when the engine kicks in while driving. ) The sound lasts for no longer than 20 seconds. And it's the the whirling ev sound.

    I'm just trying in not to figure out if this is normal.
     
    #1 Likeabluespider, Jan 25, 2024
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!
    it could be, is this your first prius? it revs up pretty good when cold.
     
    #2 bisco, Jan 25, 2024
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    #3 vvillovv, Jan 25, 2024
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  4. Likeabluespider

    Likeabluespider New Member

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    Yes, this is my first Prius. I do believe it's the engine revving I'll try to post a video soon.
     
    #4 Likeabluespider, Jan 26, 2024
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