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Weird noise from Driver side dash

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by predator. b4u, Jun 14, 2020.

  1. predator. b4u

    predator. b4u New Member

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    I have been reading and trying to figure the problem on forum, but no luck. I have 2007 prius with 132k miles. When I am sitting with car ready or the car is running, there is weired sound Coming from back of Driver side dash board like some Gate is opening and closing. It wasnt worse but now I can hear it 2 to 3 minutes than shut down for 1 minutes and come back again. I scanned it with bluetooth scanner, but no codes nothing. Any pointers would be appreciated.

    Sorry if the ans is already on forum, but I didnt find it.
    Thanks

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    #1 predator. b4u, Jun 14, 2020
  2. bisco

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    it's usually a stuck hvac door
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 15, 2020
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    Usually not stuck, just making jumpy electrical signals from dirty contacts. See this thread. Easy to fix.
     
    #3 ChapmanF, Jun 15, 2020
  4. predator. b4u

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    Thanks you. I didnt dismantle the blend door, But by touching and feeling it, this is the culprit. Will try to post the tutorial for future reference.

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    #4 predator. b4u, Jun 17, 2020
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