Clicking when Turn On

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  1. Sean2005Gen2CA

    Sean2005Gen2CA Member

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    What are the clicking noise on the 12V when I turn the car on, and do they signal a problem with my battery? Is this normal? Thank you!
     
    #1 Sean2005Gen2CA, May 11, 2020
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    They're relays. Without actually being there, I'd say they're normal.
     
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  3. Skibob

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    The clicking sound is the car telling you that you should have bought a regular car instead of a really old Gen 2 Prius.
     
    #3 Skibob, May 12, 2020
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