The gearbox remains one of the fundamental components of the Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable. It is not uncommon for noises to occur over time, these are usually related to a bad use of the clutch. But depending on the noise, the origin of the problem may be different. We will thus see which are the most frequent noises and how to fix them .
The box of my Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable purrs
This kind of rolling noise can come from different situations. Most often the noise stops when you depress the clutch pedal. If your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable gearbox purrs, it is usually a slight noise , but relatively annoying. In general it remains a problem of rolling . If you are a handyman, there is a method. you will be able to start work and detect the bearing that is causing a problem. Otherwise, go to a professional. This kind of noise may get worse over time, and the entire gearbox must be changed.
Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable: whistling of the gearbox
When the Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable gearbox makes a kind of whistling sound, it can cause relatively sudden failure. So don't wait too long to take care of it. This type of noise usually occurs when constituents start to collide and get damaged. It is difficult to say if work is likely or if the complete gearbox will have to be replaced. It is advisable to go to your mechanic for a more specific check.
Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable: The gearbox hangs and makes a cracking noise
When your gearbox hangs when you change gears, there is bound to be a problem. In practice, this remains one of the most frequent problems. A gearbox is almost unbreakable when you are careful, but a little brutal use every day can create problems very suddenly. The problem is probably due to a lack of oil! The method is simple. When the level is low, just reset the level. If the problem remains, your gearbox is damaged. In this case, you will very likely have to replace it.
For automatic gearboxes
Since there is no human interaction, it is rare for the automatic gearbox of the Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable to wear out on its own. The reasons turn out to be very simple! The first point to check is your oil level , then why not lubricate the system. But we advise you to go to a manufacturer's garage instead, it is safer. You can post a comment to provide more precision to help our future readers.