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Coolant Pump Farts

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by nmrickie, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. nmrickie

    nmrickie Member

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    I don't know how else to describe it, but my '08 with 13k miles occasionally makes a 2-3 second "farting" noise at startup. It's not the normal humming sound I had in my '05. It seems to be coming from the coolant transfer pump area under the center armrest.

    I've seen others describe a "squeal" or other high-pitched sound, but this one is pretty low-pitched. Yes, I have made sure it wasn't me (even though each time I hear it I happen to be in the car at the time).

    I've heard there's a TSB for a "squeak" sound during cold weather. It's been fairly hot here recently, and it did not make the noise last winter (I've had it since December). Not sure if the TSB applies.

    I haven't taken it in yet -- I'm afraid they won't be able to reproduce it and they'll think I am crazy.

    Anyone else had an issue with Prius flatulence?
     
  2. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    it's ok. it's just "gassy" !

    Really tho' it's just the thermos transferring hot coolant. Very normal. Also a good thing. When I start up my car after 11 hrs being parked it is already at 148* !

    It gets up to 180* very quickly then!