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Motor shakes when it first starts up or takes off

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by AJRoss57, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. Fahad’s

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    exactly the same noise coming from my car i dont know what is it and it doesnt last long after engine warm it gets smooth , can any ody
     
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    hi
    my prius 2009 3rd gen making a same noise and its just started last week when the weather went colder and i dont know what is it , but its only happens for 15/20 seconds when the engine is cold then also only on idle position , then car runs smoothly i have done my complete motor vehicle test yesterday and straight away it went pass no problem at all . .. can anybody help me in this regard ?
     
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    The best thing to do is to avoid the conditions that make it happen.

    So, do not allow a cold engine (ICE) to start and run for ONLY a few seconds and then powered off and allowed to sit for several hours (usually overnight). It's upon the next start up that the noise/rattling occurs.

    If yours is doing this in other conditions, you probably have a different issue (spark plugs, coils, fuel, etc).

    GOOD LUCK!
     
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  4. Fahad’s

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    thanks i ll try not to drive in that noise to switch it off if its make noise then start in a bit . is that ok ? its only happens when engine is cold .