Ice Grille Shutter

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

  1. VelvetFoot

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    For me it's all about whether the stupid auto $hutter mechanism is damaged in the meanwhile.
     
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    You sticking it to me? :)

    edit: Plus, this chunk is huge.
     
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    Also, I had been hearing a clicking sound up front when I first started the car.
    I didn't know what it was.
    Not sure if I still do.
    Perhaps that was the shutter trying to do its thing.
    Maybe it gave up, hopefully, or the thing is so totally frozen it doesn't make noise anymore.
    I'll try to listen for it.
    I might try the self service car wash if it's open-it's 1°F now.
    I wonder which setting gives you the hottest water, I haven't been to one in a while.
     
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    IIRC with fourth gen's active shutters, below a certain ambient temperature they would open open partway, and remain thus.