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

Squeak from Prius within the first few hundred feet

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by GRich, May 15, 2018.

  1. GRich

    GRich Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2013
    28
    16
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Three
    Does anyone else get a one quick squeak from the front end(reminiscent of a belt) within the first few hunderend feet after the car has been off for just a bit.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  2. first_superior_prius

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2016
    76
    115
    0
    Location:
    Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Nope.

    But I do get the noise that the car makes when in EV mode, so that pedestrians are aware of the car. And a noise when the ICE kicks in
     
  3. jerrymildred

    jerrymildred Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2016
    11,490
    14,095
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, FL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    And a noise from the brake pads touching the rotors as I slow my descent from the garage to the street.
     
  4. sam spade 2

    sam spade 2 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2018
    7,035
    2,780
    0
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    Brakes are designed to "squeak" when the pads are about worn out.
    Have that checked.
     
    RCO likes this.
  5. alanclarkeau

    alanclarkeau Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2016
    7,041
    7,580
    0
    Location:
    near Brisbane, Australia
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    It'll be the petrol engine firing up the first time. As you start up, press the EV Button:
    upload_2018-5-16_8-27-29.png
    and the EV Mode light will turn OK.

    Then watch the EV Mode light turn OFF as you hear that sound:
    upload_2018-5-16_8-31-43.png .
     
    krmcg likes this.
  6. GRich

    GRich Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2013
    28
    16
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Three
    This symptom seems to unrelated to the brakes or ice. It can happen when in ev mode or when the ice is running, and with my foot off the brake. It only happens once per drive a quick but audible squeak from the engine bay only when the car is in forward motion and has been sitting off for 15 mins or more. Thank you for your responses. It has 6k on it currently. Never heard this noise in my Prius c

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
  7. Elektroingenieur

    Elektroingenieur Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2017
    2,515
    3,253
    9
    Location:
    California
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Three Touring
    If your car is like mine, this happens when the speed reaches 12 mph for the first time in each drive cycle, and it’s probably the brake test discussed in a previous thread. In the Repair Manual, Toyota writes:

    “When the vehicle speed reaches approximately 20 km/h (12 mph), the initial check of the brake actuator assembly is performed and pump motor operation sounds are generated.”​

    They explain further, in the topic for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1427:

    “When the power switch is on (READY), the stop light switch assembly off and the vehicle speed is 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) performs a self-diagnosis of the ABS motor relay circuit during the initial check of the actuator.”​

    and in the topic for DTCs C146C and C146D:

    “If a speed signal of 20 km/h (12 mph) or more is sent to the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) with the power switch on (IG) and the stop light switch assembly off, the ECU performs self diagnosis of the motor and solenoid circuits.”​
     
    RCO, robsnyder20 and alanclarkeau like this.
  8. TinyTim

    TinyTim Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2016
    365
    222
    0
    Location:
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Anybody get a plastic rattle from the radar cruise covering at the center of the windshield? It doesn't happen always but it annoys me when it rattles. I always think it's my sunglasses in the compartment but when I remove my glasses it still rattles. The dealer that I service my Prius at said they took apart the housing and fixed the problem.
     
  9. alanclarkeau

    alanclarkeau Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2016
    7,041
    7,580
    0
    Location:
    near Brisbane, Australia
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    The RADAR unit is in the centre of the grille:
    upload_2018-5-16_17-34-34.png
     
  10. TinyTim

    TinyTim Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2016
    365
    222
    0
    Location:
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I mean the radar cruise camera mounted in front of the rear view mirror. There is a plastic housing around it and mine rattles more often than I like. I thought only Kitt from Knight Rider had a sensor on the front center of the car.
     
    RCO likes this.
  11. alanclarkeau

    alanclarkeau Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2016
    7,041
    7,580
    0
    Location:
    near Brisbane, Australia
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    There's a forward recognition camera (and other sensors too) on the windscreen which works in with the RADAR sensor.
    upload_2018-5-16_19-5-18.png
     
  12. sam spade 2

    sam spade 2 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2018
    7,035
    2,780
    0
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    The brake wear indicator often DOES make it's noise while the brakes are NOT applied.
     
  13. GRich

    GRich Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2013
    28
    16
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Three
    I think you nailed it. Thank you. Glad to know what it is. The dealer was of no help when I dropped the car off.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    RCO, robsnyder20 and Elektroingenieur like this.
  14. robsnyder20

    robsnyder20 Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2012
    372
    300
    0
    Location:
    SW Florida USA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I was gonna say the same thing, as it doesn't sound right but I learned thru the forum its a Prius noise. Good write up! I was gonna say at 14MPH mine does this but I guess its 12.
     
  15. RRxing

    RRxing Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2009
    2,516
    1,789
    0
    Location:
    NEPA
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    Limited
    Check for rodents!!! :eek::p
     
  16. Ghostwraith

    Ghostwraith Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2015
    15
    2
    0
    Location:
    Slovakia
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I also hear this squeak before launching the gasoline engine. The sound of magnetostriction. Speed 70 km / h. Addressed to the dealer, and could not understand.