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Popping sound? (Video)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by EBAO, Mar 15, 2013.

  1. EBAO

    EBAO New Member

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    My 2008 Prius has a slight popping sound at low speed. With mild acceleration only. Coming from front right of car. Happens in drive, reverse and while turning. Irregular pattern.

    Any idea where to start?
    See videos.





     
    #1 EBAO, Mar 15, 2013
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    No one has heard this before from a Prius?
    Edit: answer; loose tire sensor inside tire.
     
    #2 EBAO, Mar 17, 2013
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    You should start by taking your car in to have it checked. Most front end shops will do this for no cost.
     
    #3 frodoz737, Mar 17, 2013
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    Sounds more like a "click" than a "pop."
    Brake caliper???
     
    #4 RRxing, Mar 17, 2013
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    sounds like a pebble in the hub cap, but no hub cap. howmany miles on her? could be a bearing.
     
    #5 bisco, Mar 17, 2013
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    Well I had it checked out. The tire pressure sensor broke off and was rolling around in the tire. Banged up the inside real good. Well, I have taken care of the sound and found our why my tire light was always on.
     
    #6 EBAO, Apr 6, 2013
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    Glad you found out what the problem was. This is a great example of why having more information (TPMS light), no matter how apparently unrelated, could have resolved it sooner rather than later...
     
    #8 RRxing, Apr 6, 2013
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