1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Noisy Battery-Cooling Fan?

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by mr88cet, May 4, 2017.

  1. mr88cet

    mr88cet Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    2,306
    1,330
    0
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    This question is PRIMEarily (haha!) for those of you who live in warm climates, and already have your P.Primes in hand: Do you find, especially when you operate in EV mode, that the battery cooling fan kicks in a lot? If so, how loud is it from the drivers seat?
     
    #1 mr88cet, May 4, 2017
  2. crewdog

    crewdog Acting Ensign Prius Prime

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2009
    492
    388
    6
    Location:
    Woodstock, GA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    I've heard it come on a few times when pulling up the driveway and into the garage when outside temp is over 75 f and I turn off audio prior to shutdown.

    Haven't really noticed it while driving due to traffic noise or music.
     
    #2 crewdog, May 4, 2017
    HPrimeAdvanced and mr88cet like this.
  3. mr88cet

    mr88cet Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    2,306
    1,330
    0
    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Advanced
    Good info, thanks.

    You partly answered "how loud" (thanks), but with the stereo off, would you describe it as ... "barely noticeable", "reasonably quiet," "a little annoying," or...?

    In terms of how often, you mentioned occasionally noticing it after you turn off the stereo. Is that driving in HV or EV?


    iPhone ? Pro
     
    #3 mr88cet, May 4, 2017
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)