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Gas engine starting while stopped

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Hpike, Aug 1, 2019.

  1. Hpike

    Hpike New Member

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    I purchased a 2016 prius about a month ago. For the first few weeks when I'd come to a stop it, as expected the sound and vibrations of the engine would stop after a few moments. Recently, the engine will come back on while I'm still stopped, meaning the sound and vibration ceases then resumes. Sometimes, it won't switch over at all. Is this normal?
     
    #1 Hpike, Aug 1, 2019
  2. Skibob

    Skibob Senior Member

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    Have you read your owners manual yet?
     
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    yes, normal. prius does many odd things to the noobie, no worries
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 1, 2019
  4. Montgomery

    Montgomery Senior Member

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    Completely normal. You will experience whistles, buzzess and dings at odd times. Most of the time it was the car reminding me of something I forgot to turn off. But seriously, you are ok.
     
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  5. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    In the summer, many of us run A/C, so run down the battery very rapidly. And the engine runs to recharge it.

    In winter, the engine will run to make hot water for the heater.
     
    #5 JimboPalmer, Aug 1, 2019
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