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multi instrument display crack?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mark_hamrick, Aug 24, 2004.

  1. mark_hamrick

    mark_hamrick New Member

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    If this has been covered, forgive the novice...is the vertical crack in the display plastic (not the screen, but the plastic covering the speedometer area) normal? In other words, is this a 2 piece part of plastic or should I be concerned that mine is defective?
     
    #1 mark_hamrick, Aug 24, 2004
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    Normal :)
     
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    I know what you are referring to; that little crack seems a little low quality or abnormal for a Prius, but you have nothing wrong. That's totally normal. Enjoy your Prius :D
     
    #3 flyingprius, Aug 24, 2004
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    Thanks much! Now I can relax knowing my baby isnt damaged so soon after birth! :roll:
     
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    I didn’t even notice it so I had to go check it out. Yep two pieces. Wonder why? Why not one piece. Must be an assembly line issue.
     
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    I figured it was just an 'expansion joint' like in concrete. With the temperature changes a dash undergoes in sun and such, a long rigid piece of plastic could break easily.
     
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    I would think that you could provide for that on the edges. As an old (very) assembly line worker I still think it is a ease of assembly issue. FWIW
     
    #7 hdrygas, Aug 24, 2004
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    Maybe they'll fix it in the 05's.
     
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    when it was really hot it was almost closed, in the 90'sF by hot. I noticed it in November of last year. and it was a lot wider than in August
     
    #9 Frank Hudon, Aug 26, 2004
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    I can not figure for the life of me what you all are talking about. Printed this page and looked in my car... Can someone please take a pic and post it?
    I'm just not seeing it :crazyeyes:
     
    #10 InTheWASide, Aug 26, 2004
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    I'm with Brad. I looked last night and got nothing. Please post a picture just so that when I find it later I know not to worry about it.
     
    #11 TonyPSchaefer, Aug 26, 2004
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    I agree 100% with FlyingPrius: I've got the gap as well and that is about the only thing I looked at in my new car and thought, "Huh! A little shoddy for a Prius..." I'm just surprised they put it together like this.
     
    #12 canuckican, Aug 26, 2004
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    Whew...its not just me

    I am soooo glad that others have this. I was starting to wonder if mine had cracked. I went out to my car in the garage and even knowing where it was, I couldn't see the split. I took 2 pictures with flash. The 1st picture is from just forward of the steering wheel. The 2nd photo is right on top of the crack.
     
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    Hmmm... Can't say I've ever noticed that before. I'll have to go down and see if my baby has a crack problem...

    Intervention starts at home ;)
     
    #14 InTheWASide, Aug 26, 2004
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    I'm pretty sure but everyone has a crack. :oops: I'm sorry but it was a great straight line. :lol:
     
    #15 hdrygas, Aug 26, 2004
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