Anyone Have a Rattle in their Tail Light?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by car compulsive, Nov 19, 2011.

  1. car compulsive

    car compulsive Active Member

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    I've had this intermittent plastic rattle coming from the back end on bumpy roads at low speed. It's not the license plate and bracket (already fixed that one). Yesterday I happened to tap on the outside of my left tail light and heard it rattle with the same noise I'm hearing on the inside of the car. There is no rattle when I tap on the right tail light. Has anyone else experienced or cured this? I figure I'll ask the dealer to investigate at the 5K service visit which should be about Christmas.
     
    #1 car compulsive, Nov 19, 2011
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    If the rattle is easily duplicated, let your dealership fix it. Are you sure it's not the spoiler or license plate?
     
    #2 phoenixgreg, Nov 19, 2011
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    I've got a rattle but I'm pretty sure it's the spoiler, it seems very loose on the right side , are all the spoilers like this???
     
    #3 CTpriusV, Nov 19, 2011
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    Some here have complained about a loose spoiler. Mine made a clicking sound if you would wiggle it up and down. I solved it by carefully embedding some foam rubber underneath the spoiler where it meets the small rear window. But a precaution; the mounts are not that good on the spoiler as some have reported breakages. Maybe your dealer could tighten it for you - if you still have some warranty.
     
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    Not the spoiler, definitely the left tail light lens. I'll see what the dealer says.
     
    #5 car compulsive, Nov 19, 2011
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    Please let us know how it goes. I have noise coming from left rear hatch area that I cannot figure out what causes it. It seems to be similar to yours.

    I have dealer replace my rear break system but still hear that noise.

    Thanks
    Ethan
     
    #6 EthanC, Nov 20, 2011
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