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Plastic Trim Squeaks

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 85Joker, Jun 18, 2015.

  1. 85Joker

    85Joker New Member

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    Just got my 2012 Prius and love it. ....but...

    The interior plastic trim squeaks when pressed by hand/knee or during corning and bumps. I'm talking about the center console and flying bridge thing, door panels, ect. I'm in the process of upgrading speakers and adding limit amounts of sound deadener. I thought about adding silicon grease on the plastic tabs that hold the plastic together....does that sound like a good idea. The main offender is the arm rest console box.

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 85Joker, Jun 18, 2015
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome! some use a bit of felt between surfaces with good success. all the best.(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 18, 2015
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    Yeah, I find this shortcoming somewhat annoying. :mad:
     
    #3 qdllc, Jun 18, 2015
  4. Mendel Leisk

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    Don't be too quick to react: squeaks will come and go.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jun 18, 2015
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    I own a 2012 prius too. My rear passenger door panel creaks when I go over a speed bump at low speeds. I should remove it and spray it with some lubricant. My center armrest squeaks the most.
     
    #5 Siward, Jun 19, 2015
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