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Plastic part on Steering Wheel squeaks

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by nemrut, Aug 9, 2009.

  1. nemrut

    nemrut New Member

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    ..anyone come across this? the left, silver plastic support pillar on my steering wheel makes a squeaking sound when i press down on it.
     
    #1 nemrut, Aug 9, 2009
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    Hadn't noticed the squeek, but if you let the steering wheel freely turn back after a sharp turn, the edge of the plastic can catch on your hand. Does not feel good and now that I've noticed it, it annoys me.
     
    #2 wvgasguy, Aug 10, 2009
  3. MSantos

    MSantos EcoAccelerometry

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    Yes, we've been affectionately calling it the Tupperware sound.
     
    #3 MSantos, Aug 10, 2009
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    I've noticed the same thing. Very annoying. It seems to be only the left one, too.
     
    #4 subframe, Aug 11, 2009
  5. jay_man2

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    No squeaking here.
     
    #5 jay_man2, Aug 11, 2009
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    I'm having the same problem, and it drives me NUTS! It seems like the plastic is too loose. It really smacks of poor fit and finish. If I brought it up to the service guys they'd probably look at me like I was nuts.
     
    #6 GrapeApe, Oct 15, 2009
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