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2010 Noise after shutdown

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Toyboat, Apr 11, 2011.

  1. Toyboat

    Toyboat New Member

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    I have a 2010 IV and after driving for an extended period and then shutting the car off I get a loud noise about a minute or a little more after shutdown. The best I can describe it is that it sounds like someone is dropping a 3 pound dead chicken from about 10 feet up onto my hood. Any ideas? It is consistant and is not any of the whirring or buzzing noises I normally hear. I also have a 2009 Touring and have never heard anything like this.
     
    #1 Toyboat, Apr 11, 2011
  2. Metalman

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    Are you sure you haven't been running over any road buzzards?
     
    #2 Metalman, Apr 11, 2011
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    If it consistently makes this sound a trip to the dealer is in order.
     
    #3 RRxing, Apr 11, 2011
  4. Toyboat

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    Dang sure Dude! Really sounds like something smackin the hood. No missing it. Something must be resetting or popping under there. It is one singular noise 60-90 seconds after shutdown.
     
    #4 Toyboat, Apr 11, 2011
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