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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Tinbolas, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. Tinbolas

    Tinbolas New Member

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    Sorry if this was asked before, i searched but i didnt find anything...
    Yesterday i parked my car in the garage and when i switched from drive to parking i noticed a clicking sound, this noise also happens when i switch from parking to drive, it doesnt happen from drive to reverse or reverso to drive... I was wondering if this is normal? I didnt notice it before, the car is new, ive had it for less than a month...

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Tinbolas, Oct 14, 2009
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    It's normal.
     
    #2 Politburo, Oct 14, 2009
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    There are no gears that "switch". The only "gear" is actually what most posters call the park "pawl", which is actually a gear shaped device that slides onto the HSD housing to lock the output shaft. That may be what you are hearing as it's driven by a fairly powerful solenoid.

    Reverse is electronic. It electrically drives the motor backwards. The engine is not involved at all.
     
    #3 David Beale, Oct 14, 2009
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