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flutter sound at part-throttle

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ace., Nov 29, 2012.

  1. ace.

    ace. New Member

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    Hello All,

    I recently bought a used 05' prius, and discovered a flutter sound (sounds like uneven tire) while on a smooth road. It comes from the engine compartment. I has no clue what IT can be.

    Below is a video of the sound
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    #1 ace., Nov 29, 2012
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    ahmeow Prius Lover

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    Sorry I can't hear any abnormal sound.
     
    #2 ahmeow, Nov 29, 2012
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    I recommend to turn your sound up. The abnormal sound is from 0 to 3 seconds in. then I speed up and it gets faint, and faster frequency
     
    #3 ace., Nov 30, 2012
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    I hear the sound you are talking about, but I don't think you have a problem. The Prius makes all sort's of funny sounds, yours sounds normal to me. Believe me when I say this, the Prius is unlike any other car out there. It has it's own traits and it's own sounds. It takes a while to get used to it. Enjoy the mileage and keep smiling.

    Ron
     
    #4 dorunron, Nov 30, 2012
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    I suggest you rotate tires, front to rear, and see if the sound moves. If it does that will prove your theory about a tire causing the sound.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Nov 30, 2012
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