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High pitched squealing

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Justin Glose, Jan 12, 2013.

  1. Justin Glose

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    Hey friends,

    I was driving home from work tonight. It was a rather windy and rainy drive home. Anyways, I started to notice a high pitched squealing from the passenger side. I couldn't tell if this was from the window or coming from a vent. Has anyone ever experienced this? I tried to slightly crack the passenger side window. The sound wasn't too loud, but just wanted to make sure it wasn't something major. Thanks so much.

    JG
     
    #1 Justin Glose, Jan 12, 2013
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    could the belt be slipping, or was it definately from the window?
     
    #2 bisco, Jan 12, 2013
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    How many miles are in your car? Sounds like the belt.... At least that's where I'd start looking for issues.
     
    #3 Daves09prius, Jan 12, 2013
  4. Justin Glose

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    There's about 64,500 on it. First time I've heard it. I've had some sinus issues lately, as well. I'm not sure if this contributed to it.
     
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    try lifting the hood while you hear it, might be better able to tell if it's the belt. wait til your sinuses clear tho.:p
     
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    Thanks B! Appreciate your insight!
     
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    What was the outcome on this?
     
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    I never heard the squealing again. I just chalked it up to a rainy, windy January night. I have just been continuing with preventative maintenance measures with the car just passing 70k. Are you experiencing this issue right now?
     
    #8 Justin Glose, Apr 8, 2013
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    No, I was just wondering what it turned out to be. Thanks for the update.
     
    #9 SteveLee, Apr 8, 2013
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    How long have you owned this car? If it's new to you, you might be hearing the high pitched electical whine from the inverter. I hear it in the summer when my windows are open, reflecting off of buildings if driving slowly down the street or in a parking lot.
    Normal sound.
     
    #10 css28, Apr 8, 2013
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