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What is the vent on the side for?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by adric22, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. adric22

    adric22 Ev and Hybrid Enthusiast

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    I used to think I knew what that vent was for. But after further disassembly of the vehicle in the trunk area when I was putting in my Engnier kit I found that the air is sucked in from behind the back seat, through the battery, and then out the back of the car in a vent behind the tail-lights. But at the point where the squirrel-cage fan is located on the left side of the car, there is also a small hose which breaks off and goes to the vent on the outside of the car. So I was left scratching my head as to its purpose.
     
    #1 adric22, Feb 23, 2010
  2. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I have felt hot air exhausted from the battery after doing some hill climb tests on a summer day.

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    #2 bwilson4web, Feb 23, 2010
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    In addition to battery function: Cabin ventilation. Like on a Super Beetle C-pillar, perhaps? Allows "flow-thru" movement of cabin air if all windows are up? My guess.
     
    #3 jeffkay, Feb 24, 2010
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