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wierdness with brake system pressure buzz

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Diotima, Mar 9, 2013.

  1. Diotima

    Diotima Junior Member

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    folks,

    My 2005 Gen II just did something odd. I drove it about 8 miles to the zoo and parked it for 4 hours.

    When I got in, that brake pressurizing buzz sounded. Startled the bejeebers out of me as I don't ever remember hearing it when I get IN the car. No warning lights, but when I turned the car on, the battery was on two red bars.

    The car drove fine on the way home.

    When I parked it at home, the pressurizing buzz came on as I was getting out. Normal, right? But then it cycled on and off about 7 times. Never heard that before. I had to go inside before I could see if it stopped on its own but I went back about 15 mins later and stood there listening. Nothing. So I got in and pressed on the brake pedal w/o turning the car on, and yep - same noise.

    Still no warning lights.

    Is this normal and I've just never noticed it before, or is something going wonky?

    Thanks in advance!

    Kary
     
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    nh7o Off grid since 1980

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    The "cycling on and off about 7 times" part is wonky. Otherwise, yes, the brake pressure pump can turn on when the driver's door is opened, but not always.
     
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    Ok, I'll have to keep an eye on it, then.

    Thanks. :)
     
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    FYI, it hasn't done it again. This happened immediately after a 5-day sojourn above 6,000 feet (I live at sea level) with 20F temps at night. No clue if that might have affected anything.