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Clunky Noise When Idling

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by BBALLSTAN, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. BBALLSTAN

    BBALLSTAN bballstan

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    OK, we're the proud owners of a new 2008 Prius, Pkg 6. We love everything about it. We have one question: My wife drove the car about 75' and began speaking with a neighbor for a few minutes. The car was idling during this time and, all of a sudden, there was a fairly large clunky noise. Is this a normal function? It hasn't happened since that time. Thanks a lot.:confused:
     
    #1 BBALLSTAN, Mar 27, 2008
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    Sounds like the engine warmed up and shut off.
     
    #2 gerlando, Mar 27, 2008
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    When the engine (ICE) has not fully warmed it tends to shudder when shutting down and starting up. This usually goes away after about 10 minutes of driving.
     
    #3 firepa63, Mar 27, 2008
  4. BBALLSTAN

    BBALLSTAN bballstan

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    Hi Gang.. thanks a lot for your help. That sounds exactly like what happened.
     
    #4 BBALLSTAN, Mar 27, 2008
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