Ice Grill Shutter

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by VelvetFoot, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM.

  1. VelvetFoot

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    Just noticed it. Solid ice. Been cold here. Drove through some snow, but perhaps the car washes were also a factor. Might try spraying windshield washer fluid on it to loosen it up.
    edit: Didn't seem to make a dent. Perhaps some judicious application of heat...what could go wrong, lol.

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    #1 VelvetFoot, Jan 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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    Why worry about it? If it isn't warm enough to melt it, it isn't warm enough to need full cooling from the grill.
     
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    I know. I wonder if the auto shutters could be affected if enough ice builds up.
     
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    They can get blocked. The harm would come if they keep trying to move while stuck though.
     
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