There is a ticking sound from the engine, loses power

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  1. Prius2006GuitarGuy

    Prius2006GuitarGuy Junior Member

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    Hey!

    I was talking to anotehr Prius owner about my problems and he started talking about his problems, I thought I would post it here to help him out a bit.

    He has a 2007, with a new hybrid battery.

    But after he got it back from the shop, (he tells me) "There is a ticking sound from the engine compartment. The car loses power when you apply full throttle."

    I told him I'll ask you guys as I trust you guys more than the local mechanics here :)

    Any idea what the problem/s could be?
     
    #1 Prius2006GuitarGuy, May 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    Brian1954 Senior Member

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    It would be much better for your friend to create an account and create threads and add posts. When the information is going through a third person (you), things get lost in translation.
     
    #2 Brian1954, May 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    I'll guess clogged catalyst with a little of the exhaust being forced to escape elsewhere

    ...and that really is a guess, so don't give it much weight.
     
    #3 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, May 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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    Why was it in the shop?

    I agree, have your friend post here directly.
     
    #4 pasadena_commut, May 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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