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Please help identify noise

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by goody, May 25, 2008.

  1. goody

    goody Junior Member

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    My Prius started making a noise about 4 days ago, it sounds like a model airplane engine only louder. At 40mph or higher it is enough to give me a headache. Anyone know what it might be?

    I couldn't get it in to the dealer yet, they are too busy and I live 3 hours away. I'm not sure if i should drive it that far or at all for that matter. The car has just over 40,000 miles on it.
     
    #1 goody, May 25, 2008
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    Just a shot in the dark...
    Are you driving with rear window(s) down?
    First time I lowered mine the sound was awful!
     
    #2 penbed, May 25, 2008
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    Roll your windows up and use AUTO/AC.
     
    #3 seasalsa, May 25, 2008
  4. goody

    goody Junior Member

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    No it's not the rear windows, i have experience that with 40,000 miles. It sounds like it is coming from the front middle/passenger side of the car. It's more of a constant buzzing. I'm thinking it may be a wheel bearing or transaxle.
     
    #4 goody, May 25, 2008
  5. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    What year is your car? Where do you live? Why is your profile incomplete?

    Could it be the brake pump?
     
    #5 Bill Merchant, May 25, 2008
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