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New Prius with Clicking Wheels

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by TangaRed, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. TangaRed

    TangaRed New Member

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    HI
    I bought my new prius (finally) last Thursday night and I have a clicking noise - sounds like it is from the wheels, it goes faster/slower with speed. I only hear it when I'm in the parking garage - no radio, motor, road noise but a definite, click, click, click.

    Any ideas? I'll see if i can get it into my dealer 90 miles away tomorrow but it is a bit concerning. I don't see anthing under the car stuck etc.
     
    #1 TangaRed, Aug 24, 2009
  2. KJF

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    You may have already been to your dealer and have an answer but the first thought that I had was that you may have a small rock stuck in your tire tread that is causing the clicking. If so, that is an easy fix.
     
    #2 KJF, Aug 25, 2009
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    Sounds like a nail in your tire.
     
    #3 creativeguy, Aug 25, 2009
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    Playing cards clipped to hit the spokes! Seriously, the rock thing is right. I had that one happen.
     
    #4 oms2burn, Aug 25, 2009
  5. MaggieMay

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    Hey - I must'a missed it - but congrats on getting your car!! I know it was a nail-biting experience. No ideas for your noise (except that I thought of the playing cards on the wheel spokes too :) ) but I'm sure it'll get fixed. Happy driving!!
     
    #5 MaggieMay, Aug 25, 2009
  6. TangaRed

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    Thanks, and yes it sounds exactly like playing cards in the spokes. I'll look at the tires to see if I can see any rocks before I make the trip.
     
    #6 TangaRed, Aug 25, 2009
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah I'll wager it's a large pebble that got stuck in the treads somewhere.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Aug 25, 2009
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    Yes, rock or nail......
    I've had that happen, also.
     
    #8 zonie911, Aug 25, 2009
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