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Ticking Sound when starting uphill

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by w4y, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. w4y

    w4y Junior Member

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    Hi everyone,

    2002 1st gen prius. When I am starting uphill at a standstill, under light load (lowish rpms, probably around 2000-3000 rpm), I started hearing a ticking/pinging sound this morning. When I press the accelerator so the rpms go up, it went away. It's ways always at around 10-20mph, under moderate load, only when going uphill.

    Any ideas? I just filled up this morning -- perhaps it was bad gas?
     
    #1 w4y, Feb 5, 2008
  2. hobbit

    hobbit Senior Member

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    Engine speed dependent or car speed dependent? I.e. can you
    rule out CV joints...
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    _H*
     
    #2 hobbit, Feb 5, 2008
  3. w4y

    w4y Junior Member

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    Definitely coming from engine.
     
    #3 w4y, Feb 5, 2008
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