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Cabin Air Filter not lound vibration AC noise

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Boilertodd, Jul 31, 2017.

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    I just changed out the CAF after 100k miles. This is what I found when I pulled it out. I bought the Prius used from a dealer with 20k miles. I know way too long, but still to grow seeds? Anyway, When I put the new one in and the air in Auto goes to full fan, I get a loud noise from the compressor. I don't know if it is because there is no restriction now through the filter. Not sure what to do to tune it down. Suggestions? Thanks.

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    #1 Boilertodd, Jul 31, 2017
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    welcome!

    mice? chipmunks?
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 31, 2017
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    I have no damage to the car. Just wanted to change the filter.
     
    #3 Boilertodd, Jul 31, 2017
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    glad to hear it, maybe they moved out when you bought it.
     
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    I'm wondering if one of these hickory nuts fell off when I pulled out the filter. Is there a way to pull the blower unit off to see if something fell into it?
     
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    yes, but i don't know how. search for hvac blower/fan etc.
     
    #6 bisco, Aug 1, 2017
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