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2017 Prius Prime Hood Rattle

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by venix, Feb 15, 2017.

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  1. venix

    venix New Member

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    I have had my Prius Prime for one month now, and notice a rattle from the engine area when I accelerate moderately, or hold a constant speed up a grade. It has been bothering me more and more, so I looked for the rattle, and immediately noticed when lightly tapping the hood with my finger, the hood rattles a lot. I opened the hood and it still rattled, so adjusting the rubber stops would not do a thing. It seems to be more prominent on the driver side of the hood. I tried to shimmy the fiber shield under the hood, but that does not seem to be the thing that rattles. There must be something inside the hood that is rattling. I am sure this is the sound I hear when there is a moderate load on the engine. I never hear it in EV mode, I only hear it when the engine is straining a little. Just curious if anyone else has noticed this in their new 2017 Prius Prime?
     
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    Check the hood prop? I heard an odd rattle as well and I opened up the hood to have the prop fall down. I had forgotten to latch it properly so the rattle was the prop on top of the engine.
     
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    You are correct that the prop does move, but it is not a rattle from inside the hood. The rattle is very distinct with the hood open and the prop secured. Thank you for the reply.
     
    #3 venix, Feb 16, 2017
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    Take it to the dealer. Something is loose inside the hood. New car should not have those kinds of problems. Let us know what is was when discovered.
     
    #4 huskers, Feb 16, 2017
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    I haven't noticed anything, but I'll check over my prime this evening and report back what I find out

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    #5 thatoneraccoon, Feb 16, 2017
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    I've poked around with hood open and closed and not getting anything rattling on mine. Hopefully the dealer can find and fix the problem, let us know how it turns out

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    #6 thatoneraccoon, Feb 16, 2017
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    Thank you everyone for the reply. I will report back as soon as I get it to the dealer.
     
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    Hello there, did you figure out what was wrong with your hood?
    I recently bought a 2017 Prius and the hood is loose, nothing seems wrong but the hood will not close properly and it no flush with the body at front of the hood.
    It would be interesting to hear your solution.
     
    #8 Gud, Nov 26, 2020
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