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PRIUS C 2013 Two - Click noise

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by khurra, Aug 15, 2013.

  1. khurra

    khurra New Member

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    hey guys and gals.

    I've linked a sound file of the clicking sound. it is pretty loud and happens when I accelerate. Sometimes when I stop and turn off my car. on the file the click comes at 2 seconds and 21 seconds. Both were times i was accelerating.



    I think it is the electric engine, it comes from the front left side of my car when i hear the sound.

    thanks for any help/suggestions you have!

    will be getting it checked out during my 10k service either way. just want to know if i need to bring it in NOW.
     
    #1 khurra, Aug 15, 2013
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    There is no sound file.
     
    #2 MustangConvert, Aug 16, 2013
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    I hate to say this, but you should take it back to the dealer for them to inspect :eek:
     
    #3 Drdiesel, Aug 16, 2013
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    There is a sound file now.
    I do not get that noise in my car. Take it to the dealer. Hopefully it is a minor thing.
     
    #4 MustangConvert, Aug 16, 2013
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    all the best!(y)
     
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  6. khurra

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    took it to the dealer and they said it was the sound the break tension thing (not the technical term they told me) makes.

    my dealer I go to is 30 miles away and i take the freeway there. when i got up to the dealership it didn't make the noise. I feel like maybe its because I drive less than 10 miles to work 5 days a week and pressure builds up?
     
    #6 khurra, Sep 11, 2013
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    Nope! You need to isolate the noise (the area it's coming from) and see if it's a control relay
    or control module. I'll bet you a doughnut, it's normal (y)
     
    #7 Drdiesel, Sep 11, 2013
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    They told you it was the tension breaking something? Or the brake tension releasing? If the first, you should never have left. If the latter, it may be normal. The brake pedals make a clunk when releasing hard.
     
    #8 ztanos, Sep 12, 2013
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    I'll check the paperwork i got back and report back on that!
     
    #9 khurra, Sep 13, 2013
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    what kind of doughnut though?
     
    #10 khurra, Sep 13, 2013
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