This disintegration has nothing to do with being in a warm climate it s just chemistry gone wrong.
Prius hatchback door lock is broken.
A new part is 70 plus labor and overhead.
Genuine 2010 toyota prius hybrid hatchback door lock components parts have been engineered to meet toyota s safety reliability and functionality standards.
Yes the lock mechanism has either gone bad and needs replaced or is disconnected from the system whether it be accidentally disconnected while repairs being done or wire fell loose pull the door panel and check it if connected and has power when checked with a test light it should work if has power and no action replace it.
Plus customize the oem way with 2010 toyota prius accessories.
I think rather than responding to david s toyota prius handle problem you were responding to my comment on the minivan interior handle breaking off correct.
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Posted on may 14 2014.
If your hatch is stuck closed due to a dead battery this will help you to open the hatch so you can replace the battery wit.
The 2007 toyota prius has a manufacturing flaw the rubbery covering on the hatch release button has a tendency to de polymerize creating a big gooey mess that prevents the latch button from operating.
While i was there another woman had same problem with her.
This works on all 3rd gen prius.
A 5 cent part and dealership in marin wants to charge 500 to replace entire assembly.
I didn t have to replace it because remember i said it was a rental minivan but your suggestion is a good one for anybody suffering from the broken handle syndrome.
The lift gate s problematic opening has caused the latch and the body part that it is attached to break away from the vehicle.