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Motor knocking on cold start ... How much $ will it cost?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by James Sutton, Oct 2, 2015.

  1. James Sutton

    James Sutton Junior Member

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    So...Ive got a used 2010 prius since July and had no problem at all! Then yesterday,my first problem came in on a cold morning...Ive saw that there is a technical bulletin for this problem at NEW!!! Service Bulletin for Engine Knocking at Startup T-SB 0012-10 | PriusChat

    but my car is 5 years old and not garanteed anymore (Im in Quebec by the way)...My question is...Is anyone here in Canada had the same problem and did your dealer repaired it? And the most important part...How much did you paid for that repair :-/ ?

    It's been 2 cold morning and 2 engine knocking in a row...I don't want to wait to not hurt the engine...Can it hurt the engine? I saw that it was caused by water accumlated in the intake...Will wait for your answers ... Thank!
     
    #1 James Sutton, Oct 2, 2015
  2. Mendel Leisk

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    Mainly to bump the topic: no problems here, but good luck getting this resolved. Have you talked to a dealership, showed them that Service Bulletin? Also, how many km's on the odometer?
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Oct 6, 2015
  3. Eclipse1701d

    Eclipse1701d Prius Enthusiast

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    I could be wrong, but they may cover the service AFTER the warranty is expired, because of the TSB... I agree, contact the dealership and see what they say. Can't hurt!
     
    #3 Eclipse1701d, Oct 6, 2015
  4. bisco

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    it's usually caused by shutting the engine down while it's in a warm up phase. try waiting until it shuts down before turning the car off for the night. alternatively, a block heater may help, not sure.
     
    #4 bisco, Oct 6, 2015
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