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2002 prius shutting down at random

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by I have no clue, Jul 20, 2017.

  1. I have no clue

    I have no clue New Member

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    I'm new to the prius seen but my new mother in law has a 2002 prius that is turning off at random and when it is running the exhaust seems to be making a jet engine sort of noise
     
    #1 I have no clue, Jul 20, 2017
  2. RCO

    RCO Senior Member

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    Hello, and welcome to Prius Chat. I'm assuming you realise that the Prius engine only runs when it is necessary for extra propulsion power or to charge the hybrid battery. If the car doesn't need the engine to run, it will move along using an electric motor, which may be the sound you have heard.

    Please excuse me if you already knew all that and there is something else wrong, in which case could you give more details? Thanks.
     
    #2 RCO, Jul 21, 2017
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