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Water sound while driving, especially at low speed

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by rogerchin, Aug 23, 2024.

  1. rogerchin

    rogerchin New Member

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    I recently discover the sound of water coming from outside of my car. It sounds like water going down the drain. It is very audible when driving in enclosed areas, like a very narrow alley or neighborhood where there are cars on both side. It's especially loud when the car is moving at a very low speed, like when it's rolling without the food on the pedal. But it's barely audible when in open areas. It can only be heard when the driver windows are down.

    At first, I thought it was the A/C, so I turned it off but it was still making that sound. Anyone know what this may be? The fluid levels are all good.
     
  2. bisco

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    if it's not a sloshing sound, it may be one of the many pumps.
    with the car ready, and engine off after warmup, can you hear anything under the hood?

    can you post a recording?
     
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    Sorry it took so long. Wanted to wait until it was sunny to make sure it wasn't the tires sloshing with wet road.

    With car off, no sound under the hood.