Gen 3 Dashboard rattles & creaks

Discussion in 'Gen III 2010+ Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubles' started by L8rnr, Sep 17, 2009.

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    Seamaster New Member

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    I'm disappointed that — despite Toyota's claims to the contrary — this problem apparently continues in 2011 models.
    Seamaster, Mar 27, 2011
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    Had my 2010 in for oil change . Dealer Toyota of Wilmington NC
    under warranty removed r/s vent assembly and padded vent and upper glove box mating surfaces.
    Rattles and buzzing are gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Work codes? (743991 1.0 T162 T214) from invoice [IMG]
    jmb2010, Apr 28, 2011
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    Did you have to complain about the rattles and buzzes for them to do the work, or did they just offer it out of the blue?
    tomlouie, Apr 28, 2011
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    Not so--this has been discussed/dismissed several times. The ecological plastics are used in very few areas, and not the dash.

    From Prius release doc (see image attached below):
    Ecological plastics
    1. World-first, plant-derived resin “Ecological Plastic†with
    excellent recycling characteristics
    a. Front/rear inner/outer scuffs
    b. Cowl side trim
    c. Luggage space rear finish plate
    d. Driver’s seat cushion

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    Complained at prior oil change & got .......we can't duplicate.

    This time wedged large piece of cardboard in glove box door.

    Asked if they knew a better way to fix.

    They did know a better way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Could also be Toyota factory fixes roll very slowly downhill and
    just arrived in North Carolina.

    :rockon:
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    Same problem here with my 2010 base Prius but had read of similar experiences on Prius Chat so went to dealer - they were great - asked for dash insulation and glove box replacement - no hassles - scheduled the work, did the work - done. Unfortunately, still same rattle noise - and yes, worse in winter. I've resolved to live with it. It had this issue right from day 1. I'm at 48,000km/9 mo. now. Other noise source was the metal clips on seat belts hitting pillar (vibrating while driving) - simple fix is to slide them up to top and cinch in place.
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    hi, i have the same problem, the dashboard speaker on the drivers side makes a static (crackling) noise after about 15-20 miles of driving.. the dealer cannot isolate the fault, has your fault returned? or has tightening the door jam bolts done the trick?
    Charlyco, Aug 11, 2012
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