Gen 3 popping noise at acceleration

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Nirosorin, May 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM.

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  1. Nirosorin

    Nirosorin Junior Member

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    Hey, guys,

    I have this weird sound coming from front right side, at every acceleration and sometimes during braking. It's like every time the forces change direction for the front right wheel, there's this sound.
    I've had the wheel bearing replaced on that side, and also both sweet bar links, tie rod ends and inner ends replaced.



    What you hear in the clip is what it is most times. If I'm really gentle with the acceleration, I can make it appear later, it's like if it passes a certain torque, then that whatever it is shifts and creates the sound.
     
    #1 Nirosorin, May 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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  2. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

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    Sound like you haven't look into the drive shaft yet. Can you have someone drive as you walk alongside and listen? Maybe that's it? If it were me and that was the problem I'd live with it until there were multiple reasons for getting in there and replacing them.
     
    #2 PriusCamper, May 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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