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Hearing some strange noises and can't figure out whatthey are? This is the place to start your investigation.

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#118 of 122 Re: Problem with 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid - need help contacting Toyota [alanmiller] by pf_flyer HOST Feb 11, 2009 (4:45 am)
Replying to: alanmiller (Feb 10, 2009 4:35 pm) I'm guessing since you haven't gone above the dealer level yet, that the first thing that's going to happen is that you'll be sent back to the dealer no matter who you call.   And while I understand your concern that it's not a normal sound, you have to consider the possibility that it is and that you're simply now aware of it. I have the same sensitivity to changes sounds in my vehicles and it drives me crazy at times. Get the car checked out and it gets a clean bill of heath, so I eventually come to grips with the need to not focus on it. (Although I still worry a bit)   From your description of "running it by" the service tech, it sounds like that was on the order of taking a ride in it and him saying it's normal. Since you said the event involved the ABS, that would be my starting point.
#119 of 122 Re: Problem with 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid - need help contacting Toyota [alanmiller] by lzc Feb 11, 2009 (6:17 am)
Replying to: alanmiller (Feb 10, 2009 4:35 pm) Did the tech just listen and conclude the sound was normal or did he do a computer scan to verify normal operation? If not, I'd first try to get them to do that. A polite conversation with the service manager should get him to accommodate you. If still not resolved, get the phone number for the zone office and start there. I think, but don't have handy, it's listed in your warranty book, which also includes some "dispute resolution" advice. Good luck.
#120 of 122 Re: Problem with 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid - need help contacting Toyota [alanmiller] by acdii Feb 12, 2009 (9:29 am)
Replying to: alanmiller (Feb 10, 2009 4:35 pm) I have an '09, and there indeed is a whine from the electric motor, but not while accelerating under moderate to heavy as you describe.   What you need to do is schedule a road trip with the CERTIFIED hybrid technician, not the service manager! You do the driving and point out exactly what you hear, when you hear it and tell him or her that you did not hear that sound until the day you had to do a panic stop. Then if he says it is normal, find out if they have another hybrid on the lot and prove it one way or another with a road test in it. This is the only way you will get any service done if you believe there is something wrong. Just keep in mind, warranty work does not pay the bills at the dealership, and most are reluctant to spend the time needed for a repair of this nature.   Now for My car, 2009 TCH, I get wind noise on the drivers side, does anyone else have this? I also have a sticky sun roof. Replies to this message: fun4shopping (Apr 14, 2009 7:03 pm)
#121 of 122 Re: Problem with 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid - need help contacting Toyota [acdii] by fun4shopping Apr 14, 2009 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: acdii (Feb 12, 2009 9:29 am) My 2009 TCH has the same problem. Sticky sunroof. Bring it back to the dealer and they will fix it. It was an alignment issue. Wind noise on the driver side. It is come and go for me. I just notice that the noise is gone if I turn off the air vent at the left hand side close to the window. I am thinking it is the fresh air vent from the outside that make the noise? I may be wrong.
#122 of 122 noise by trich Jun 15, 2009 (4:33 am)
have a 08 THC about same mileage, same problem. Had to demand tech ride with me and he admitted to hearing it. Right front wheel bearing was bad and had to be replaced.

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