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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by billh, Sep 30, 2016.

  1. billh

    billh Junior Member

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    Had my 06 in for new struts and rear springs (one broken). Mechanic told me there is a thin pencil like structure underneath the car that point down and that is broken. does anyone know what this is? I have the top package, don't recall if that is 8 or 6, but has leather/touring etc.
     
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    You don't say what area of the undercarriage you found the broken part (front, back, left, right, center...).
    If your 06 has HID headlights, there is a suspension height sensor that has a link connected to the left rear suspension. The height sensor is used for the headlight leveling system.
     
    #2 PriusInParadise, Sep 30, 2016
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    pic?
     
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  4. ILuvMyPriusToo

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    A cell phone picture would be helpful!
     
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    That probably is one of the two links that attach the front sway bar to the strut housings.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Oct 1, 2016
  6. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The Touring debuted in 2007. Top of the line for 2006 was Package 8.
     
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    It was probably this height sensor. Pretty sure it was in the back area of the undercarriage, but the mechanic didn't point it out to me.
     
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    as I recall (10.5 years ago) dealer salesman called it touring. You suggest that "touring" is different than VSC.
     
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    The Touring Packages had 16" wheels, a larger spoiler, and a different suspension. Vehicle Stability Control was included in Package 4 and higher. In later years it eventually became standard.
     
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