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Mouse prevention - recycled cabin air

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by traugu, Nov 28, 2008.

  1. traugu

    traugu Rebel Tree Hugger

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    I have read in numerous threads on this site that it is important to switch the cabin air to recycled before turning off the car at night (to close the vent). I do this every night but each morning when I turn the car back on, the vent is open again (the recycled air indicator is off). Please note that I am certain that the vent and climate control system is off when the car is turned off. Is it normal for the car to start and automatically open the vent? Thanks for your help, I can't afford to support a mouse living in and eating the wires of my beloved Prius! :)
     
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    Wouldn't you get more certain results by putting a screen over the vent?
     
    #2 kenmce, Nov 28, 2008
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    i think the current trend is to remove the wiper blades and cowl, and then put a mesh screen in there. and then replace the wiper blades and cowl.
     
    #3 rigormortis, Nov 28, 2008
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    The -only- way to prevent mice from moving in is to put in the mesh screens. You can't rely on the recirc/vent door.
     
    #4 David Beale, Nov 28, 2008
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    The recirc vent flap *should* stay closed after power-off, it's
    just that the electronic state defaults back to open on the next
    power-up but the physical flap doesn't move UNTIL then. Listen
    carefully to the unit or pull the filter and watch inside to
    see what's going on.
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    _H*
     
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    thank you. I just wasn't sure if there was something wrong with my vents.
     
    #7 traugu, Nov 28, 2008
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