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2006 Prius front end creaking

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Todd Cox, Mar 20, 2019.

  1. Todd Cox

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    I recently started hearing a creaking noise from the front end of my 2006 Prius. It only happens after the engine run for at least 10 minutes (driving or stationary). I hear the noise when I start and stop at low speeds (less than 10 mph) and when I exit the vehicle after driving. I can replicate the noise by rocking the vehicle forward and aft. I put the front end up on jacks and turned the wheels, no noise.
    30 minutes after the vehicle is turned off, I can't replicate the noise. As far as I can tell, it is triggered by heat from the engine because it will happen if the vehicle just sits and idles. Any ideas? Thank you.​

     
    #1 Todd Cox, Mar 20, 2019
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    maybe an exhaust heat shield?
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 20, 2019
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    It does sound like thin metal creaking. That may be it.
     
    #3 Todd Cox, Mar 21, 2019
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    you'll need to get underneath, or better yet, a lift
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 23, 2019
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    If my car is in Park and I rock it back and forth, I can hear a mild creaking noise. I think in my case there are bushings that are going bad, either in the suspension or in the motor mounts.

    If I had to describe it, it sounds almost like the sound that leather makes when it creaks. I'm not sure if this describes what you are experiencing.
     
    #5 yello_downunder, Mar 24, 2019
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