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Driver's side mirror whistle

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by r1perkins, Mar 9, 2006.

  1. r1perkins

    r1perkins New Member

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    Just wanted to let others know of a problem I resolved. For a while my driver's side mirror was producing a loud, high-pitched tone any time I got over 45 mph. It went away if I folded the mirror in, but that presented a dangerous driving condition.

    It turns out, there are 3 small clear decals covering some screws on the under-side of the mirror housing. Two of them had cracked and were letting just enough air in to cause the ear-piercing whistle. My solution was to completely remove the decal.

    I guess these decals are for protection? Aerodynamics? I'm not sure, but I've had my '05 since last April, so they only lasted about 10 months.

    - Ron
    '05 Black AI
     
    #1 r1perkins, Mar 9, 2006
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  2. Bumblebeetuna

    Bumblebeetuna Junior Member

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    Hope that fixes mine when I have a look, thanks
     
    #2 Bumblebeetuna, Mar 19, 2020
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