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Hatch door opener leaves black stains on fingers

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Stilts, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. Stilts

    Stilts Junior Member

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    My hatch door opener button leaves a sticky black residue on my fingers when I press it to open the door, has anyone replaced this piece? Looks like two screws holding a black rubbery cover, mine somehow is become almost soft and moldable, leaving marks on your fingers when used. Any idea on cost/part number to order one?
     
    #1 Stilts, Apr 9, 2012
  2. edthefox5

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    Howdy,
    Thats a well known issue and it happened to me also.
    The replacement opener is a much better rubber. There's alot of posts about it including how to install it yourself as I doubt your under any warranty for it.

    Search "hatch melted".
     
    #2 edthefox5, Apr 9, 2012
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    Thanks a lot, will check out your recommendation!
     
    #3 Stilts, Apr 14, 2012
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    This is a problem specific to 07 model year, FYI.
     
    #4 seilerts, Apr 14, 2012
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