Periodic clicking sound from hybrid drive

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by BrianP., Jul 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM.

  1. BrianP.

    BrianP. New Member

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    I have a 2009 Prius. When the car is driving or idle I hear this. Clicking sound coming from the hybrid drive. It's about every 8 and 1/2 seconds this sound begins and it goes for about two and a half seconds every time. It isn't accompanied by any performance issues that I can tell. But it's loud enough that I can hear it from inside the car very clearly. This recording is made from under the hood.



    Does anybody have any idea what this is? Is it something I can fix myself? Thank you so much.
     
    #1 BrianP., Jul 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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  2. saneesh8

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    Is the coolant valve making this noise? Under the inverter to the front of the car. Does not sound like the brake actuator.