Slipping transmission? Help please

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by wanderlust, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. wanderlust

    wanderlust New Member

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    I just got my Prius a week ago. Occassionally it feels like it jumps forward, almost like its a slipping transmission. I don't know much about cars, though. Is this normal? It happens when I am stopped, and i feel the jump. Any help I can get is appreciated.

    It is a brand new, 2008 Prius.
     
    #1 wanderlust, Jun 15, 2008
  2. Jiipa

    Jiipa MGySgt USMC (Ret)

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    It will do that when the ICE starts up, just keep your foot firmly on the brake and you will be fine.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The Prius doesn't have a transmission in the conventional sense of the word, so I can assure you it's not the transmission slipping. It's just as the other poster said: keep your foot on the brake.

    Tom
     
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    ahh, thank you for helping out a noob! i knew I could find my answer here...thanks!!
     
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    On the other end of the scale, and also not to worry, if you step hard on the go-pedal you may hear the engine "race" in what sounds like the transmission slipping. It's just your Prius trying to meet your high demand for acceleration efficiently; the ICE is spinning one motor as a generator to power the other motor to make you GO!
     
    #5 Bill Merchant, Jun 15, 2008
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