Pulsing sound when idling or coasting

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Pamela.park, Jan 1, 2016.

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  1. Pamela.park

    Pamela.park New Member

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    Yesterday when driving at high elevation and extremely cold temperature I heard and felt a pulsing from rear of my car when coasting or idling. Has anyone else experienced this?
     
    #1 Pamela.park, Jan 1, 2016
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    This would be odd while idling, since nothing happens in the rear of the car when it's not moving
     
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    welcome! when you say idling, do you mean stopped with engine running, or off?

    is this an area you have travelled before in the same temp, and no pulsing sound?
     
    #3 bisco, Jan 1, 2016
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    2 things back there that make noise: exhaust pipe and battery cooling fan.
     
    #4 rdgrimes, Jan 1, 2016
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    And the wheels/bearings.
     
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    I often hear a 20hz(+ -)type noise when the traction battery is working, it could be considered a pulsing sound, it's felt as much as heard.
     
    #6 Lucifer, Jan 1, 2016
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