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Whirring noise from FR wheel after repairs (audio included)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by HaZeust, Apr 29, 2021.

  1. HaZeust

    HaZeust New Member

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    Make, Model, Year: 2011 Gen III Toyota Prius


    Diagnosis: Front Right Wheel Making Laborious/Whirring Sounds (as if something’s clipped to it) at when mildly accelerating


    AUDIO (Both audio taken with mic at far right corner of dashboard):

    - Wheel sound: Taken with reverb and audio focus.

    - Wheel sound: Taken with regular mic, more akin to IRL sound.


    Background:

    Around 6 months ago, I hit a curb too hard with my Prius. After getting a new lower control arm, new strut, new brake pads, new tire, and new wheel bearing for my front right wheel, I am now hearing the noises in the video and as described. The ONLY repair I have not yet gotten that was recommended was a steering wheel alignment.


    Details on the sound’s nature:


    - The noise manifests itself most at mild acceleration. More pressured acceleration occasionally creates the sound, but the sound NEVER HAPPENS without the foot on the gas.


    - When the sound manifests, applying greater pressure to the accelerator can change the sound from whirring/grinding to a knocking on occasion. Though this change is not all the time.


    - The sound is fixed by accelerating further, taking the foot off the gas, or braking.


    - The sound isn’t manifested while the car is idle,


    - When the brake is applied, I feel nothing in the brake pedal, I feel no pedal shuddering when I break, the noise is fixed by braking when active,

    Thank you!
     
  2. tankyuong

    tankyuong Senior Member

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    A bad alignment will destroy a new wheel bearing fast