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Passenger side engine compartment BUZZ at mid to high RPM

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by HanSolo, Feb 20, 2011.

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  1. HanSolo

    HanSolo Junior Member

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    When the RPM get to about 1/2 way on the engine side of the display to nearing the power indicator area there is a buzz eminating from the passenger side of the engine compartment. It sounds like a heat shield on the exhaust (that's a total guess, it sounds like flimsey metal).

    It is not the hood prop. It only happens in that specific RPM range and it is when the engine is cold or hot. I will be able to replicate it for the tech at Toyota because it is constant. It has been constant for quite a while but since it only buzzes in that range I dont drive with a constant buzz just accelerate or deccelerate through it.

    I hope someone has had this issue fixed.

    I have tried to find the answer with search but I didnt find anything specific to this issue.

    I wasnt sure if this should be in technical or main.

    Thanks for all your help.

    Josh
     
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    I went our and found some holes I can try to fill. Thanks for the heads up on this thread. I'm glad others have found and fixed the exact issue. Thanks again.

    Josh
     
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