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2013 PIP with 130k on it - Hearing a winding sound even in EV mode

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by LeeCincy, May 30, 2024.

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  1. LeeCincy

    LeeCincy Junior Member

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    Hello all!

    Just a few days ago I noticed a slight winding sound when driving my PIP even when I have EV range left. The engine is not on yet I hear this sound. It isn't extremely loud just noticeable and kind of out of the blue. I'm not sure if it's just the way the sound is resonating, but it almost seems as if the sound is coming from the rear of the vehicle.

    The only thing that I did differently the night before was to use the timed charging function and send it to charge the vehicle between the hours of midnight and 4 AM.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
     
    #1 LeeCincy, May 30, 2024
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    any chance of a recording? might be a wheel bearing
     
    #2 bisco, May 30, 2024
  3. LeeCincy

    LeeCincy Junior Member

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    Good idea, I'll see if I can record it tomorrow. I'm definitely due to get some suspension work done so that could be related.
     
    #3 LeeCincy, May 30, 2024
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