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I fixed the squeak in my dash for $1.00

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Valencia Orange, Dec 19, 2009.

  1. Valencia Orange

    Valencia Orange Member

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    The dash in my 2006 Prius was squeaking for a long time. Today I decided to fix it.

    I went to the local hardware store and bought several adhesive rubber bumpers. I peeled off the adhesive backing and carefully wedged the bumpers in the dash. Two rubber bumpers were needed. I drove the car and the squeak was gone.

    I have enclosed a photo showing where I placed the bumpers. The photo shows a sample of the bumper I used in the center.
     

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    #1 Valencia Orange, Dec 19, 2009
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  2. Boo

    Boo Boola Boola Member

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    Thanks. I'm a big fan of cheap, good fixes like this.
     
    #2 Boo, Dec 19, 2009
  3. oms2burn

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    I have been driving along and heard a squeak and pushed on that piece of plastic and it stopped. Great (and cheap) solution! Thanks.
     
    #3 oms2burn, Dec 20, 2009
  4. don_chuwish

    don_chuwish Well Seasoned Member

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    Thin adhesive backed foam is good for this too, like the thinnest weather stripping you can find, or felt tabs even.

    - D
     
    #4 don_chuwish, Dec 22, 2009
  5. Marvinh

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    Here's a picture of some foam I applied to the underside of that vent piece. It helped somewhat. Marvinh
     

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    #5 Marvinh, Apr 12, 2010
  6. sktn77a

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    A squirt of silicone spray will frequently do the same.
     
    #6 sktn77a, Apr 19, 2010
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