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clicking sound from hybrid side of engine

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Stilts, Jun 28, 2011.

  1. Stilts

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    I recently had the electric hybrid water pump replaced, under warranty. (5 days ago). Tonight coming home I noticed a clicking sound coming from the engine, sounded like a blinker was on, but it wasn't. You could hear it, we were going about 20 mph, on electric. When I pulled into the garage, put it in park but left the engine on, opened the hood, you could still hear it, from the hybrid side of the engine, a clicking sound, at about a blinker rate. Any ideas or reason why? Thanks! I'm at 58K miles and no problems to speak of prior to bringing it in for the recall.
     
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    The inverter coolant pump is located directly behind the driver's headlight. Since that part was recently replaced, I suggest that you locate it and see whether it is making the sound that you have noticed.
     
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    Thanks for the note. I see the pump. No clicking today, so far, I checked when the engine was cold, then later after running, but no clicking. I think the clicking was coming from the fuse and relay box though. If it sounds off again - I will pay more closer attention to where the sound is coming from.