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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Scott jacobson, May 15, 2022.

  1. Scott jacobson

    Scott jacobson Junior Member

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    The noise I have while driving
    Will go away in accelerating or braking any checks that I can do would be appreciated
    2010 145k
    All new brakes 135k
     
    #1 Scott jacobson, May 15, 2022
  2. Eddie25

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    Will need way more detail.

    Where does it sound like it's coming from?

    What does it sound like?

    Does it happen only while moving?

    Engine running and/or not running?

    ..as a start
     
    #2 Eddie25, May 15, 2022
  3. Scott jacobson

    Scott jacobson Junior Member

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    Sounds like coming from passenger front
    Only while moving will go away with the a Touch Of accelerater or brake

    only hear when moving any speed
    Best way to discribe is like having blizak snow tires on kind of a constant noise
     
    #3 Scott jacobson, May 16, 2022
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    maybe a wheel bearing
     
    #4 bisco, May 16, 2022
  5. Eddie25

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    If it were me, I'd pop the front passenger wheel off and do a visual inspection. Also check for play in the wheel and rotate it (before taking it off) to see if anything seems off. It sure does sound like a wheel bearing issue (I have very little experience with wheel bearing issues though). Go on youtube and search wheel bearing diagnosis videos and maybe there's something with a similar sound or you can get some info on how to test it.
     
    #5 Eddie25, May 17, 2022
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    Maybe, but wheel bearing noise is more typically affected by cornering than by braking or acceleration---both of which S.J. says stop the noise.
     
    #6 CR94, May 17, 2022
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