Prius (Gen 2) :: 2009 - Squeaky Dashboard Sounds Like Soft Raindrops
Mar 10, 2013
I very recently bought a 2009 Prius Gen 2 and immediately I have developed a problem which I will refer to as a "squeaky" dashboard. It really is more like a "rattle". It is not loud and best I can describe it is like soft raindrops. I did not notice it on either of the 2 test drives I took which were during the day. But I noticed it for the first time driving home from LA on the freeway a few nights ago and cruising along at highway speeds.
If I dropped below 40 it would not rattle/squeak. The area from which it was coming is the right part of the dashboard- or more specifically the ledge above the dash. I was at the dealer the other day and one of the mechanics said they see this regularly and they usually solve it by taking the dashboard out and putting padding on all the areas where there could be rubbing and trying to insulate it better.
The first time it happened it ended up being very annoying because it was my first trip. I have not since taken a similar trip but I can tell that the squeak/rattle is there and it comes up when I go over a bump.
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I also uploaded a video with sound. I have sufficient tools to remove the struts and springs.
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Video : [URL] ......
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