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2008 Prius Makes Whirring Sound After Driving

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by grogboshie, May 31, 2024.

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  1. grogboshie

    grogboshie New Member

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    I have a 2008 Prius with about 175,000 miles on it. After driving when I turn the car off there's a loud whirring sound coming from the engine bay that lasts about 10 to 15 seconds. I'm wondering what's making the noise and if there's anything I can repair or replace to make it go away. Here's a video of the sound:



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    #1 grogboshie, May 31, 2024
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    Couldn't hear it in the video, but likely the CHS pump filling the coolant heat storage tank for a future low(er) emissions restart.

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    #2 SFO, Jun 10, 2024
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    When I suspect the CHS pump is being noisy, I check it this way.

    Press the power button twice (foot not on the brake). This is "ignition on" mode - but not "ready". Go to the climate control and turn off the blower. Now foot on brake and power button to go ready.

    Listen - if you hear the sound for about 5-7 seconds before the engine (ICE) starts, that's the CHS pump. It's a bit worn and noisy.

    You can replace it if you want, it lives just in front of the LF tire, but behind the CHS tank in the fender.

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    #3 mr_guy_mann, Jun 10, 2024
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