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My suspensions squeaks

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by nerfer, May 3, 2007.

  1. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    When the car is stopped and I get out (or push down on the body), I can hear the suspension squeak. I imagine this happens when I'm driving too, but I can't hear it then. I seem to recall this happening on an old Mazda too, but the Prius only has 9500 miles on it. Should I be concerned?
     
    #1 nerfer, May 3, 2007
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    About where is the squeaking coming from?

    Wayne
     
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  3. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    I wouldn't be too concerned, probably just a dry bushing, but since it's still new, have the dealer fix it for free rather than worry about it.
     
    #3 Bill Merchant, May 3, 2007
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    so does the prius have control arm bushings? hm i notice the squeak too when i push down on the rear bumper on rear passenger side. As well going up while turning right I really hear the sound... any hills with turning I'll hear the squeak, sometimes in the front or back... hmmm.....
     
    #4 philmcneal, May 30, 2008
  5. Brodie

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    Mine squeaks or (more accurately) creaks when I get into it. Which is weird as it's 2 months old and I'm pretty light. Haven't heard it any other time. It hasn't really bothered me but I'll probably mention it when I bring the car in for an oil change in a month or so.
     
    #5 Brodie, May 30, 2008
  6. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    My 2001 doesn't make a noise. Screwed together very nicely. Just another datum point.
     
    #6 fthorn, May 30, 2008
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