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Loud Rumbling Noise? Help

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Curt Bautista, Oct 3, 2020.

  1. Curt Bautista

    Curt Bautista New Member

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    So a few days ago my prius was running fine, no problem. But, today I just started it up and it made a loud rumbling/rurring noise after a few seconds from ignition. When I hit accelerate gently, the noise gets louder.

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    I don't have a keen knowledge about mechanics and was hoping to get help before I go to the mechanic
     
    #1 Curt Bautista, Oct 3, 2020
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    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Somebody stole your catalytic converter
     
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  3. Curt Bautista

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    Would you happen to how how much getting it replaced cost? I can’t believe mine was stolen within my complex!
     
    #3 Curt Bautista, Oct 4, 2020
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    Epidemic in California.
     
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    Several thousand. File a police report and check with your insurance.
     
    #5 rjparker, Oct 5, 2020
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    Go on you tube look up

    Prius stolen

    Lots of cats in Cali. They eiither use a silent pipe cutter or a sawzall. Can’t imagine the racket a sawzll woukd make.

    Looks like 3 guy crew one guy jacks up the car other guy scoots under and cuts the other guy is the wheelman
    Takes less than a minute. Lots of damage too they cut the O2 wires too,
     
    #6 edthefox5, Oct 5, 2020
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