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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by deter50, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. deter50

    deter50 Junior Member

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    2013 prius V. Noticed a humming/moaning noise today at very low speeds. Don't think it was the electric motor, as it didn't indicate that it was charging. Any ideas?
     
    #1 deter50, Mar 21, 2013
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    reach right in there and yank it out.:sneaky:
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 21, 2013
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    How long have you had the car?
    And have you done any modifications to the car since you got it?
    Or removed anything from the car that came with it?
     
    #4 ToyotaSynergy, Mar 21, 2013
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    Was it on a long downhill stretch with a fully charged traction battery? Prius makes a low humming sound as it bleeds regenerated energy when the traction battery is fully charged (full charge bars displayed).
     
    #6 mad-dog-one, Mar 22, 2013
  7. deter50

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    Thanks to everyone that responded. Yes, it is the VPNS. Found the video link -thanks rainking!
     
    #7 deter50, Mar 23, 2013
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