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2006 Package 8 Unknown Sound Source(s)?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by James Analytic, Jul 29, 2023.

  1. James Analytic

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    Anyone heard the "buzzing" sound that sounds like a hornet, wasp or bee is stuck under the dash on the drivers side documented in the video below?



    I've heard this twice now since driving during the heat of the day the last two days while out driving. The first day when I got on the freeway and yesterday was shortly after I left the neighborhood.

    Wondering if is related to this switching-rubbing like sound that I observed prior where I don't hear that sound as of late:


     
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    i can't really hear it, but it's probably your a/c compressor. try turning it off and see if it goes away
     
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    lol... So funny when people ask about noises... 9 times out of 10 you can't even hear what they're talking about.
     
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    @bisco et.al. The buzzing sounds louder after this time if you can ignore me rambling and the other sounds:
     
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    The sound in the second video I believe is different and wondering if there is some sort of duct-vent door actuator or something going back and forth.. That sound was first noticed in the winter time and appears to have something to do with the blower controls, regardless of AC or Heating. Since is intermittent, I've not tested yet with the AC or Heat unit turned off.

    Someone on Youtube noted might be the 3-way coolant control valve. I found this link on Reddit with three different examples of noises where were noted inverter or 3-way coolant control valve, though mine doesn't sound the same.
     
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    Still can't really hear any sound apart from the engine.

    If you suspect the A/C there should be codes you can pull.

    There is a steering wheel button dance that you can perform to get 2 digit codes that equate to DTCs where xx is the 2 digit code and B14xx is the DTC.

    Ask the car what it thinks about the A/C
     
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    i'm sorry, but i can't hear it either