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What part is this?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Paul E. Highway, Aug 22, 2021.

  1. Paul E. Highway

    Paul E. Highway Active Member

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    Cleaning out battery compartment of 2010 Prius and found this piece dangling there. Anyone know what it is?


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    #1 Paul E. Highway, Aug 22, 2021
  2. ChapmanF

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    That's the temperature sensor for the battery compartment. It clips into a hole on the top battery hold-down piece.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Aug 22, 2021
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