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weird noise in 2008

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by EdCantoo, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. EdCantoo

    EdCantoo New Member

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    Put on 300 miles on new 2008 Prius and now have weird noise under hood similar to fanning a deck of cards or a baby rattlesnake. Dealer says normal sound for 2008 - i say they don't know what it is. What do you guys think?
     
    #1 EdCantoo, Aug 9, 2008
  2. lefat1

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    what do dealers know, i think its probably the baby rattlesnake
     
    #2 lefat1, Aug 9, 2008
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Repeatedly press the brake pedal while the car is READY. If you hear the "weird noise" intermittently, that is sound produced by the brake pressure accumulator pump, and is normal.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Aug 9, 2008
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    The owner's manual states that noises will be heard periodically from the car. Mine makes a noise like you are talking about every time I go into the garage. Either the car is trying to say something to me, or it must do that a lot. It has not been a concern to me because of what I read in the manual.

    Mike
     
    #4 Silver 2008, Aug 9, 2008
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    Are ya'll talking about the noise made when the antifreeze is dumped into thermos when the engine is turned off?
     
    #5 RobertQ, Aug 10, 2008
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