New 2013 prius with engine click under moderate acceleration

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  1. Jc-place

    Jc-place Junior Member

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    I purchased a new 2013 prius II in feb 2014. Since the car was new I noticed the engine makes a clicking sound under moderate acceleration. I now have 6k miles and the engine and it still makes the slight clicking sound, is this normal???
     
    #1 Jc-place, Jun 22, 2014
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome! hard to say without hearing it, but i wouldn't say mine makes a clicking sound. what does the dealer say?
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 22, 2014
  3. Jc-place

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    They said there's nothing wrong. My freinds 2008 pruis does not click.
     
    #3 Jc-place, Jun 22, 2014
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    :confused:Take your Prius to another Toyota dealer!!;)
     
    #4 engerysaver, Jun 22, 2014
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