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Weird Sound after installing new air cleaner

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by djasonw, May 2, 2005.

  1. djasonw

    djasonw Active Member

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    I was cleaning my car yesterday and decided to check the air filer. It was last changed around 15,000 miles. I now have 27,000 miles and when I checked it, it had some debris in there and it was kinda dirty. Since the filters are so cheap I decided to throw a new one in. This is a GENUINE Toyota filter. While driving to work today I noticed that under heavy throttle, there appeared to be a louder sound than normal. Under light to moderate throttle input the engine sounds the same. I checked when I got to work whether I didn't clamp down the air box on, but it was all snug and the filter can only be installed one way. Anyone have any clues??????
     
    #1 djasonw, May 2, 2005
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    Make sure the cover is properly aligned and tight. It sounds like you have an air leak.
     
    #2 DonDNH, May 2, 2005
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    I had a similar experience and found that I must not have seated the top plastic housing perfectly into the bottom half. Give it another try and hopefully it go back to sounding normal for you.
     
    #3 randalla, May 2, 2005
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    Thanks guys!! You were right! I went out and to my car and sure enough the top part was NOT seated properly. All is well now....
     
    #4 djasonw, May 2, 2005
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