Squeaking noise from engine on stage 1a

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Abarnabe, Jul 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM.

  1. Abarnabe

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    I've recently noticed a squeaking noise coming from the driver / transmission side of the engine bay on stage 1a, after transitioning to 1b I can't hear it anymore.

    I can't reproduce the sound in inspection mode.

    I thought it could be the engine coolant pump, but I turned it on with engine off with techstream, and there is no squeaking, so I would rule it out.

    The car has 310k KM.
    Transmission oil changed every 90k Km
    Virtually no engine oil consumption.
    No DTC codes.

    What could it be?
     
    #1 Abarnabe, Jul 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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    Does the squeaking sound occur when the car is stationary or when the car is being driven on the road?
     
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    it occurs when the car is stationary
     
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    If I understand well in S1a MG1 and MG2 are not turning, the only thing spinning is the ice and torque limiter ( the clutch on the flywheel ).
    My theory is that the coil springs on the clutch developed some play and squeak, since they have no lubrication and they absorb the infamous startup shudders caused by shut off while the ice is still charging the hv battery.

    I can confirm the squeaking stops as soon as the ice is under load i.e. charging the hv battery
     
    #5 Abarnabe, Jul 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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    I don't hear a squeak. I hear rattling.
    Check all connections/brackets, perhaps a clip holding a line broke.
    Maybe a motor mount is broken, or the heat shield rusted out?

    The shocks/struts don't squeak when the car is not moving.....
     
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