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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by CTitanic, Apr 12, 2014.

  1. CTitanic

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    I noticed that in my Prius 3 2013 in both fenders some bolts are missing or never were installed?

    I'm attaching a picture. If that's the case, can any one point me to what I should be putting there?

    [​IMG]
     
    #1 CTitanic, Apr 12, 2014
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    I think a push type pin goes there, not a bolt.
     
    #2 mrstop, Apr 12, 2014
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    I just checked mine, you have a plastic pin missing.
     
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    Good eye! Was your car ever in an accident?
     
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    Yes, It was. That's why I was wondering. What type of pin? Can anyone point me to where I can buy them online?
     
    #5 CTitanic, Apr 13, 2014
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  7. CTitanic

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    I went to AutoZone and got these ones

    [​IMG]

    They worked perfectly.

    For the record, if you are looking for a body shop in South Florida avoid this one:

    Lexus of Pembroke Pines
    16150 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
    (954) 443-2020

    They did a crappy work, missing emblems, missing pins and the bumper and fender were not well align. I understand that all these were cosmetic issues but a body shop is all about cosmetics and full restauration.
     
    #7 CTitanic, Apr 13, 2014
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    I've reviewed body work we've had done, and found stuff like sheared-off bolt heads. Likely they were driving the bolts with some power tool. And of course we keep going back to them. Basically because they do good paint match, they're on the whole pretty good, they're nearby, and they're the "devil we know", I guess.

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    #8 Mendel Leisk, Apr 13, 2014
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Yep, last two days I have tried to load photos, with no luck with two diffrent computers, desk top vista and laptop xp.
    The following error occured - undefined. no other message was given.
     
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  10. CTitanic

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    Same here.
     
    #10 CTitanic, Apr 13, 2014
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    Thanks for posting you view of the body shop and their name. Hopefully the owners of prius chat will continue to allow our free speech.
     
    #11 adamace1, Apr 14, 2014
  12. CTitanic

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    My guess is that 's part of why this page is so popular ;-)
     
    #12 CTitanic, Apr 14, 2014
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    Can you guys recommend a good body shop in south Florida?
    Thanks in advance!!!
     
    #13 Gaudy Cram, Apr 29, 2019
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