Windows Controls leak wind

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Hy-Bird, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. Hy-Bird

    Hy-Bird Junior Member

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    Does anyone have this problem with your Prius leaking wind inside the car while on the road? The driver side and passenger wind coming in from the window controls. Is my car defect???:(
     
  2. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    I've owned other vehicles which did that at highway speeds, even an Acura TL Type S.

    I think this was mentioned in a thread on here once before and others noticed it as well.

    Definitely not a defect...
     
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    Is your vent setting recirculated?
    If so, please try to switch it flesh outside air.
    The positive cabin air pressure avoids the feeling of the leak wind.

    Ken@Japan
     
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    you'll also feel the wind at door handle, speaker grille etc. too.
     
  5. Hy-Bird

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    I turn all air off in the car and circulated air. Yes, all windows are closed. The reason I don't like wind leaking thought the door panel is because couple weeks ago when I was on the freeway and I have circulated air and air off. I pass by a dead animal and I can smell right away. I'm going to bring my car back to dealership on Friday and see what they will say.