Rattling Passenger Side Air Vent

21 Nov 2011, 07:37 am

Al Falfa wrote:
> "Leftie" wrote in message news:m1gyq.28767$D32.26401@newsfe20.iad...
>
> Al Falfa wrote:
>> "Leftie" wrote in message news:WCeyq.1800$Jo1.702@newsfe06.iad...
>>
>> Leftie wrote:
>>> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>>>> In article <%UMxq.43139$0s1.42852@newsfe11.iad>, Leftie
>>>> <No@Thanks.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> In yet another manifestation of the appalling lack of quality
>>>>> of the interior of our 2010 Prius II,
>>>>
>>>> Beware--Bob Wilson will soon be here to take you to task for DARING
>>>> to say anything like that.
>>>
>>>
>>> As long as he doesn't tell me that Toyota did it on purpose, to
>>> stop drivers from falling asleep. That function is already taken care
>>> of by the lack of self-centering steering, and the uncomfortable seats.
>>
>>
>> I forgot to mention that the steering wheel was designed for small
>> Japanese women. The gap at the bottom where a lot of people like me like
>> to grip it with one hand (the other being on the middle left or right
>> side) is too small for any normal sized hand wearing a glove, or any
>> large hand at all. I an averaged-sized man, and it's too uncomfortable
>> for me to use 5 months out of the year. Another Toyota design triumph.
>>
>> Don't get me started on the push button controls that are too small
>> for a gloved hand...
>>
>> Does you feel unique when you read that Prius outranks everything in
>> customer satisfaction?
>>
>> http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...isfaction.html
>>
>>
>>
> Yes, but then they didn't ask me. Also, since my GF leases the car,
> with me helping pay, it isn't technically "my" Prius. Thankfully.
>
> These days, with women outperforming men in so many endeavors, it's not
> surprising she would be the creditworthy one in your partnership.
> Apparently she is satisfied with it, huh?
>
>
>
Ignoring the slur, yes, she was - until a tropical storm soaked
the rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."

21 Nov 2011, 07:38 am

bwilson4web wrote:
> On Nov 19, 7:03 am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
>> In yet another manifestation of the appalling lack of quality of the
>> interior of our 2010 Prius II, the mid-level passenger side vent is
>> rattling like the proverbial snake while I drive. . . .
>
> That would fit in under the 3/36000 mile warranty. So far, we've only
> had a loose floor mat and the brake software fix. Otherwise, no
> problems with 52 MPG after 23,000 miles.
>
> Bob Wilson

Let's see if the dealer agrees it's a warranty item.

21 Nov 2011, 08:20 am

On Nov 21, 6:37*am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
> Al Falfa wrote:
> . . . she was [satisfied rjw] - until a tropical storm soaked
> the *rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
> the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."

One of the first mods to our Prius was to add 'rain guards.' So now I
park the cars with the windows an inch down. This gives enough airflow
to prevent excessive heat. But I had to order the Prius rain guards
special . . . not through Toyota. Still, well worth the cost and the
local dealer installed my wife's rain guards.

On my older, NHW11, I used a Ford Escape, rain guard kit that fits
only on the rear windows. Still it helps in the summer.

Bob Wilson

21 Nov 2011, 07:01 pm

bwilson4web wrote:
> On Nov 21, 6:37 am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
>> Al Falfa wrote:
>> . . . she was [satisfied rjw] - until a tropical storm soaked
>> the rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
>> the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."
>
> One of the first mods to our Prius was to add 'rain guards.' So now I
> park the cars with the windows an inch down. This gives enough airflow
> to prevent excessive heat. But I had to order the Prius rain guards
> special . . . not through Toyota. Still, well worth the cost and the
> local dealer installed my wife's rain guards.
>
> On my older, NHW11, I used a Ford Escape, rain guard kit that fits
> only on the rear windows. Still it helps in the summer.
>
> Bob Wilson

The windows were tightly closed.

21 Nov 2011, 09:07 pm

"Leftie" wrote in message news:mKAyq.41128$vg7.34017@newsfe04.iad...

bwilson4web wrote:
> On Nov 21, 6:37 am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
>> Al Falfa wrote:
>> . . . she was [satisfied rjw] - until a tropical storm soaked
>> the rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
>> the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."
>
> One of the first mods to our Prius was to add 'rain guards.' So now I
> park the cars with the windows an inch down. This gives enough airflow
> to prevent excessive heat. But I had to order the Prius rain guards
> special . . . not through Toyota. Still, well worth the cost and the
> local dealer installed my wife's rain guards.
>
> On my older, NHW11, I used a Ford Escape, rain guard kit that fits
> only on the rear windows. Still it helps in the summer.
>
> Bob Wilson

The windows were tightly closed.

Did you ever take it through the touchless car wash as I suggested? The one
I use is certainly equivalent to a torrential rain.

22 Nov 2011, 12:48 am

Al Falfa wrote:
> "Leftie" wrote in message news:mKAyq.41128$vg7.34017@newsfe04.iad...
>
> bwilson4web wrote:
>> On Nov 21, 6:37 am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
>>> Al Falfa wrote:
>>> . . . she was [satisfied rjw] - until a tropical storm soaked
>>> the rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
>>> the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."
>>
>> One of the first mods to our Prius was to add 'rain guards.' So now I
>> park the cars with the windows an inch down. This gives enough airflow
>> to prevent excessive heat. But I had to order the Prius rain guards
>> special . . . not through Toyota. Still, well worth the cost and the
>> local dealer installed my wife's rain guards.
>>
>> On my older, NHW11, I used a Ford Escape, rain guard kit that fits
>> only on the rear windows. Still it helps in the summer.
>>
>> Bob Wilson
>
>
> The windows were tightly closed.
>
> Did you ever take it through the touchless car wash as I suggested? The
> one I use is certainly equivalent to a torrential rain.
>
>

No, but only because health problems make it difficult for either of
us to crawl around on the car floor. It was a good idea, but a bit hard
to implement. Still, I may try it and get someone younger to check the
carpet afterwards.

22 Nov 2011, 05:21 pm

"Leftie" wrote in message news:ePFyq.55463$yY3.35294@newsfe01.iad...

Al Falfa wrote:
> "Leftie" wrote in message news:mKAyq.41128$vg7.34017@newsfe04.iad...
>
> bwilson4web wrote:
>> On Nov 21, 6:37 am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
>>> Al Falfa wrote:
>>> . . . she was [satisfied rjw] - until a tropical storm soaked
>>> the rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
>>> the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."
>>
>> One of the first mods to our Prius was to add 'rain guards.' So now I
>> park the cars with the windows an inch down. This gives enough airflow
>> to prevent excessive heat. But I had to order the Prius rain guards
>> special . . . not through Toyota. Still, well worth the cost and the
>> local dealer installed my wife's rain guards.
>>
>> On my older, NHW11, I used a Ford Escape, rain guard kit that fits
>> only on the rear windows. Still it helps in the summer.
>>
>> Bob Wilson
>
>
> The windows were tightly closed.
>
> Did you ever take it through the touchless car wash as I suggested? The
> one I use is certainly equivalent to a torrential rain.
>
>

No, but only because health problems make it difficult for either of
us to crawl around on the car floor. It was a good idea, but a bit hard
to implement. Still, I may try it and get someone younger to check the
carpet afterwards.

My 2010, and the 2005 I used to drive, when through the local touchless wash
dozens of times. Neither has leaked a drop. I've never experience a
rainfall that came close to this intensity but then I've never experienced a
hurricane.

Many years ago I left my car parked outside with one window down about 1/4"
during a blizzard of historic significance. Imagine my surprise when I
found the car half full of snow after the storm subsided.

You don't have to crawl around on the floor to take your car through a
touchless car wash. Just stay behind the wheel and listen to music or read
your mail. Make sure the windows are rolled up. Then, when you get to the
vacuum kiosk, you can see if any water leaked in.

22 Nov 2011, 08:13 pm

Al Falfa wrote:
> "Leftie" wrote in message news:ePFyq.55463$yY3.35294@newsfe01.iad...
>
> Al Falfa wrote:
>> "Leftie" wrote in message news:mKAyq.41128$vg7.34017@newsfe04.iad...
>>
>> bwilson4web wrote:
>>> On Nov 21, 6:37 am, Leftie <N...@Thanks.net> wrote:
>>>> Al Falfa wrote:
>>>> . . . she was [satisfied rjw] - until a tropical storm soaked
>>>> the rugs, the dealer bailed on replacing them, and Toyota agreed with
>>>> the dealer. Now she is less than "satisfied."
>>>
>>> One of the first mods to our Prius was to add 'rain guards.' So now I
>>> park the cars with the windows an inch down. This gives enough airflow
>>> to prevent excessive heat. But I had to order the Prius rain guards
>>> special . . . not through Toyota. Still, well worth the cost and the
>>> local dealer installed my wife's rain guards.
>>>
>>> On my older, NHW11, I used a Ford Escape, rain guard kit that fits
>>> only on the rear windows. Still it helps in the summer.
>>>
>>> Bob Wilson
>>
>>
>> The windows were tightly closed.
>>
>> Did you ever take it through the touchless car wash as I suggested?
>> The one I use is certainly equivalent to a torrential rain.
>>
>>
>
> No, but only because health problems make it difficult for either of
> us to crawl around on the car floor. It was a good idea, but a bit hard
> to implement. Still, I may try it and get someone younger to check the
> carpet afterwards.
>
> My 2010, and the 2005 I used to drive, when through the local touchless
> wash dozens of times. Neither has leaked a drop. I've never experience
> a rainfall that came close to this intensity but then I've never
> experienced a hurricane.
>
> Many years ago I left my car parked outside with one window down about
> 1/4" during a blizzard of historic significance. Imagine my surprise
> when I found the car half full of snow after the storm subsided.
>
> You don't have to crawl around on the floor to take your car through a
> touchless car wash. Just stay behind the wheel and listen to music or
> read your mail. Make sure the windows are rolled up. Then, when you
> get to the vacuum kiosk, you can see if any water leaked in.
>
>
>
I wasn't talking about crawling on the floor *during* the car wash.
Sheesh. How do you think I'd be checking the carpets afterwards...?

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