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Is this a seam or a crack?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mehrenst, Jun 27, 2005.

  1. mehrenst

    mehrenst Member

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    When I was driving into the garage today I noticed what appeared to be a crack in the smoked instrument cluster glass/plastic. I could only see it from the drivers seat and the sun/light has to be in just the right position. However, you can feel it with your finger/fingernail.

    I've attached a stock Prius pic with the approximate location indicated by the arrow. I will attempt to get an actual shot tomorrow with my digital camera and post it as a supplement.

    My questions are:

    #1. Has anyone else seen this on their car?

    #2. Has anyone else asked their dealer about it?

    #3. Is it a crack or is it a seam in the panel?

    I hate the thought of having to have this replaced :cussing: because it is likely that the dealer will not get things back together with the same factory fit/finish. (I have less than 500 miles on the car.)

    Thanks.
     
    #1 mehrenst, Jun 27, 2005
  2. kkister1492

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    I've got it, too, so have to assume it's a seam.
     
    #2 kkister1492, Jun 27, 2005
  3. removeum

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    8) mehrenst,

    It is a seam and it is on all 04 and 05 Prius.
     
    #3 removeum, Jun 27, 2005
  4. Sufferin' Prius Envy

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    #1. Yes
    #2. Yes. (Not me)
    #3. A seam.

    It' normal. Don't worry.
     
    #4 Sufferin' Prius Envy, Jun 27, 2005
  5. mehrenst

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    Thanks guys. I feel better (almost) :|
     
    #5 mehrenst, Jun 28, 2005
  6. chrism07924

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    Had the same question a while back. I never noticed it until the plastic was replaced for some minor and unrelated scratches.
     
    #6 chrism07924, Jun 28, 2005
  7. Rest

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    A picture of what is being talked about might be nice. A crack is not perfectly straight but that lens is in two parts.
     
    #7 Rest, Nov 1, 2006
  8. Pinto Girl

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(removeum @ Jun 27 2005, 09:55 PM) [snapback]102199[/snapback]</div>
    It's there on my '06; the dash underneath the smoked plastic is also a bit wavy towards the passenger side.
     
    #8 Pinto Girl, Nov 3, 2006
  9. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Nov 1 2006, 12:32 AM) [snapback]341772[/snapback]</div>
    Solved five months ago... it is the seam between the two dash lens pieces.
     
    #9 darelldd, Nov 3, 2006
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