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double knocking-click or engage-disengage sound

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bklocke, Jul 15, 2021.

  1. bklocke

    bklocke Junior Member

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    I have a 2006 Prius just shy of 256,000 miles. I'm not quite sure how to describe this sound that I've been hearing intermittently. It seems like I hear it at lower speeds around the interval of using the break and/or the accelerator, like maybe when it switches from electric to ICE and/or vice-versa. I will see if I can get a recording of it. I might describe it as a double knocking-click or engage-disengage sound. It is not a sharp sound and the two parts of the sound are not equal length or sharpness.

    Ideas on what it might be?

    Thanks,

    Brian
     
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    Any idea where the sound might be coming from on the vehicle? (under the hood, under the dash, rear end, etc)
     
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    It is definitely coming from the front. I don't know If it is brake, suspension, transmission, or engine. I hear it more clearly with my window down. I very rarely have a passenger with me to get a second listen on it and I don't drive my car much. I may just take it to a mechanic and see if it happens with them in the car.
     
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    Depending on what the mechanic has to offer, you may want make contact with @3prongpaul who is nearby to your location, he is always quite helpful and likely has the answer :

    Boulder Hybrids - SERVICE & REPAIR

    6519 Arapahoe Ave
    Boulder, CO 80303 - phone (303) 325-7411

    Either way, please follow up in this thread with any updates.
     
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    Posting a sound file may be the best idea.
     
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    Thanks, Paul's shop replaced my 12V battery and an inverter coolant pump recently.
     
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    I now have a sound file. How do I upload a sound file and what formats work?
     
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    I had to take a video of my sound file to be able to post it to youtube. here is the link. The sound happens twice, once around 1 second and the other around 4 second-mark. Darn, you are going to have to listen to it on the external youtube link. Click on the Watch on YouTube link in the video frame.