What's this?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by bredekamp, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. bredekamp

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    I saw this "thing" in the sunglass holder. What is it? It looks to me like an LED mounted on a stalk.
     

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    it's what holds up the sunglass holders door
     
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    I don't think so. The clip mechanism is towards the bottom of the picture.
     
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    It's the spring that puts tension on the latch. That square area below the latch mechanism (slightly above and left of your circle) presses against it.
     
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    i wouldn't lie to you it holds it up and when you push it it sends it back down
     
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    Showed the picture to a friend of mine. It's a pressure stop or buffer designed to keep the door from rattling. It also provides a firm feel when you press on the door to open it.
     
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