Whirring Noise passenger side compartment when driving highway speed

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mccal, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. mccal

    mccal Junior Member

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    I recently purchase 2013 Prius Persona, I have about 350miles. I noticed whirring noise on passenger side compartment when driving on highway speed. But when driving city driving, no noise. Is this a common problem? Does anybody experience this type of noise?
     
    #1 mccal, Oct 8, 2013
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    I notice a whirring sound from the passenger side compartment when I floor the car (ie. going up a hill and putting strain on the engine). I just figure it's from the engine's valves opening and closing.
     
    #2 Grren4ever, Oct 10, 2013
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    Is the noise from the rear seat area, not the front? Is the battery cooling vent clear, and can you tell if this noise is coming from that vent?
     
    #3 fuzzy1, Oct 10, 2013
  4. mccal

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    Noise is coming from front passenger cabin area below glove compartment. I noticed it when driving on freeway when accelerating, cruising around 65mph, when merging freeway. But noise dissipate when driving in the city.
     
    #4 mccal, Oct 12, 2013
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