Why is my Toyota Prius making a rattling noise?
While there are a variety of reasons your Toyota Prius is rattling, the most common 3 are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links.
What is the rattling sound when I accelerate?
If you hear a pinging or rattling sound when accelerating, low-octane fuel could be the cause. Pinging (also called pre-ignition or detonation) can also be the result of carbon deposits, a bad knock sensor, overheating or incorrect ignition timing.
Why are Prius catalytic converters being stolen?
As with most car-related crimes, there is money to be made from stealing catalytic converters from a Toyota Prius. Hybrid cars are mainly targeted for their converters because they corrode much less. The better that precious metal coating is preserved, the more thieves can make through illegal trading.
Why does my Prius make a death rattle noise?
The death rattle in a Prius engine can either be a cop or the bottom internals are damaged usually piston wrist bearing. In your case it was probably the piston rod bearing. Blown bottom end is caused by oil starvation.
Why are my head lights not working on my Toyota Prius?
Ineffective Headlight Wiring: It’s not uncommon for a Prius owner to experience intermittent — and sometimes total — HID headlight failure. It’s because the wiring is set up to overheat the bulbs and burn them out. Sometimes the wires themselves will melt. Replacing the wiring and/or harness will fix this problem.
What are the most common problems with a Toyota Prius?
2010-2015 Toyota Prius – Common Problems. Ineffective Headlight Wiring: It’s not uncommon for a Prius owner to experience intermittent — and sometimes total — HID headlight failure. It’s because the wiring is set up to overheat the bulbs and burn them out. Sometimes the wires themselves will melt.
Why does my car make a rattling noise when I accelerate?
It will be a faint sound when the car is idling in ‘park’ mode, but the volume and frequency will increase in proportion to acceleration. It could indicate the last stage of the converter’s life. If this happens, you should take the vehicle to a repair shop as soon as possible.