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Rattling/clanking noise

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by catlam, Jun 11, 2014.

  1. catlam

    catlam New Member

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    I have a 2010 Prius 2 with 58K. A few weeks ago, mainly when turning right, my car makes a strange sound on the driver side (never on the passenger side). This noise is not very loud and almost sounds like two chains hitting. It usually makes this noise when I turn, but not every time I turn, and it usually happens when I first start driving. Any help or suggestions? I really hate to pay my dealer 90 an hour just to tell me what the problem is. Thanks.
     
    #1 catlam, Jun 11, 2014
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    xliderider Senior Member

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    Likely candidates are CV joint and wheel bearings. The sounds will increase and decrease with vehicle speed for both.

    SCH-I535
     
    #2 xliderider, Jun 11, 2014
  3. rkalbo

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    Possible strut bearing
     
    #3 rkalbo, Jun 11, 2014
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    you don't have the powertrain warranty left?
     
    #4 adamace1, Jun 13, 2014
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