Need Part for Broken Arm on Air Outlet Control Assembly (Fix Broken Front Defroster that won't blow)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by benATthelocust, Nov 6, 2022.

  1. benATthelocust

    benATthelocust Junior Member

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    Hello! My front defroster on my 2006 Prius stopped blowing a few weeks ago. Took off the dash and inspected it to find that one of the actuator arms had broken.

    Here's the relevant parts I'm talking about: I specifically need a replacement arm - you can see where it broke, as it's missing part of the loop.

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    I can't seem to find the part online anywhere. Anyone know where I can get one of these?
     
    #1 benATthelocust, Nov 6, 2022
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Junk yard it's probably part of assembly
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Nov 6, 2022
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    finding a wrecked Prius is cheapest easiest. Also consider that many Toyota parts work on different type of Toyotas. Like the oil pan for example is the same oil pan for almost all Toyotas. So you might have better luck doing a search for that part on a different type of Toyota and see if that comes up with something?
     
    #3 PriusCamper, Nov 6, 2022
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    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Just snatch an air box out of Prius similar year their in abundance. It's a part no one's taking..
     
    #4 Tombukt2, Nov 6, 2022
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