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Rodents in Glove Box of my 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by BField01, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. BField01

    BField01 Junior Member

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    Rodents are getting into the lower glove box of my 2010 Prius. My wife left a bag of dog treats in the glove box and rodents found their way into the closed car and got at the treats. I didn't think that they could get into the closed car. I have looked for an opening somewhere but don't find one. I did find droppings in the engine compartment so I know that they were there. Anyone have any ideas for finding the entry point in this gen III car?
     
    #1 BField01, Jan 30, 2012
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    I'm going to hazard a guess: air vents.

    Mice require a dime sized hole to get in and can be tenacious about chewing their way in for food or warmth.
     
    #2 kornkob, Jan 30, 2012
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    There are big holes in the Prius... many related threads.
     
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    In addition to your dog treats, mice find lots of good things to eat in the bio-degradable Prius. Fully open your lower glove box - as if you were going to change out the cabin filter. On its back wall you will find attached - fluffy white organic-based insulation - to dampen noise while opening and closing the lower glove box.

    You may also find some of it missing as mice do love to eat that stuff!
     
    #4 Launch Vehicle, Jan 30, 2012
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