I have read that the only solution is to replace the switch.
2007 prius rear hatch handle.
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.
I too have a 2007 prius that has a rear hatch switch on which the rubber cover has turned into a gooey tar like mess.
I live in georgia.
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Noticed about a 3 months ago just though that it was really hot out.
Then though this handle should not melt to high heat there has to be a problem.
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Open hatch and he stated there is a problem.
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2007 toyota prius rear hatch handle melted.
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A new part is 70 plus labor and overhead.
This disintegration has nothing to do with being in a warm climate it s just chemistry gone wrong.
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