Steering and suspension

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Bernard Niesen, Feb 15, 2016.

  1. Bernard Niesen

    Bernard Niesen New Member

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    Just bought an 05 yesterday. It has 193k. The steering seems to have some play and an occasional clunking sound when turning the wheel. I do not know of a dealer or an independent shop that will give me an honest opinion or quote. Any suggestions or similar problems? LA here.
     
    #1 Bernard Niesen, Feb 15, 2016
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome! check the toyota owners site to see if there are any open recall's or tsb's. all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Feb 15, 2016
  3. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    The reason Bisco said to check the owner's site is that there was a recall on the steering column of early Gen2 Prii (mine is an 04) and it was to fix your symptoms. It is a $700-$900 job if you have to pay for replacing the steering column.

    JeffD
     
    #3 jdenenberg, Feb 15, 2016
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  4. Sezy

    Sezy Active Member

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    Sound like this?

     
    #4 Sezy, May 24, 2018
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