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Slight grindy sound when driving straight but not on curves

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by nathandavidhall, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. nathandavidhall

    nathandavidhall Junior Member

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    Hello, I've noticed on my girlfriend's 2005 Prius (not sure of trim, it had a JBL sound system so I'm guessing IV) that when driving straight at highway speeds (esp 60-65mph) there's a slight rough/grindy sound. It goes away when taking a curve even if maintaining that speed, a fairly small turn of the wheel and things go silent and smooth other than road friction. My guesses would be steering column or wheel bearings, but thought I would check here before taking to a mechanic and coughing up dough. Thanks!
     
    #1 nathandavidhall, Dec 28, 2020
  2. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

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    Use your hands to try to turn/shake one of the front wheels back and forth to see if there's anything loose in the steering rack...

    Also give the tailpipe a good shake. There's lots of thin metal shielding for the exhaust system that's prone to rattling down there.
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Dec 28, 2020
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