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Very unsatifying sound.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mybnr34, Dec 23, 2019.

  1. mybnr34

    mybnr34 New Member

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    Hello,
    Can anyone identify this clunking sound this car is making on an uneven roads? Thank you.


     
    #1 mybnr34, Dec 23, 2019
  2. bisco

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    welcome!

    no link?

    how many miles/km on her?
     
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    Welcome to Prius Chat. I cannot play the sound without your special permission, but the usual suspects to look at would be the struts, tie-rod ends, and swaybars. Most of that can be easily checked when the car is on a lift. If ignored, the problem could begin to ruin your tires, not to mention failing to hold your car on the road while you bounce around curves. After any front end parts are replaced, you will need a 4-wheel alignment. (CV joints are also in there, but their noise generally presents as a clunk during low-speed steering).
     
    #3 Pluggo, Dec 23, 2019
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    Same here. @mybnr34 see if you can upload video to YouTube? Then you can post a link here.

    Best diagnosis I think would be to go for a test drive with a mechanic skilled in suspension problems, then back to shop to have them look it over.

     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Dec 23, 2019
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