vibration in neutral on electric

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by brin wood, Dec 14, 2013.

  1. brin wood

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    When sitting at redlight, engine off, vibration seen and felt when electric motor is active.
    Anybody experience this? advice please.
     
    #1 brin wood, Dec 14, 2013
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    Which electric motor are you referring to? If you are completely stopped, foot hard on the brake pedal, ICE off, then MG1 and MG2 are not moving. What do the arrows on the MFD indicate, if any? What does it sound like? Perhaps a video would help, as there is not yet enough info to give any advice.
     
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    sometimes it will feel like the engine dropped - but not that often
     
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    Car is in neutral, engine off, arrows are from battery to motor. foot off brake. car not moving.
     
    #4 brin wood, Dec 14, 2013
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    In neutral all power is removed from electric motors.
     
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    We are getting snowed on, 4" with 6" more expected. Will try to duplicate the vibration in a couple of days and post the results.
     
    #6 brin wood, Dec 14, 2013
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    ...why are you in neutral? If cars passing in other lanes this can cause small shakes
     
    #7 wjtracy, Dec 15, 2013
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