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Buzzing noise coming from HVAC. Dealer can't replicate?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by roadwarrior28, Apr 14, 2017.

  1. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    This Toyota TSB may be your solution, from another thread.
    TSB Issued for Buzzing rattle in dashboard | PriusChat

    T-SB-0193-17, “Buzzing Noise From LH Side Under Dash,” issued March 2, 2017 and applicable to 2016 model year Prius cars with VINs earlier than JTDKARFU#G3523018 (Tsutsumi Line 2) or JTDKBRFU#G3017940 (Tsutsumi Line 1), but only if they have the buzzing noise. Toyota explains the cause: “The pin that secures the center section of the HVAC duct together may be loose.”
     
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    Were you ever able to find out what the culprit was? Mine does the same thing! Switching from recirculating to vent seems to stop the rattle. When i switch back to recirculate, the buzz/rattle comes back...

    Mine sound just like this:

     
  3. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Yours is not a Gen 4 Prius though,