Fell off car - where does it go.

[fvansan]

This 1 1/4" plastic push-in plug was found in my driveway. I suspect it came from underneath my car. I was pulling in to the driveway when I heard a slight sound from underneath the car. When I drive highway speed, I heard a faint slapping noise. I went on line and looked at schematic drawings and was unable to locate it. Car is a 2014 CX-5 GT. Can anyone help me find where this plug goes


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[paris1]

It secures one of the plastic aero panels to the underside of the chassis. My guess, because of its size and design, is the front end just under the bumper valance.

 

[fvansan]

That was a good attempt, but I looked all under the bumper and I found no unfilled holes and all the panels seem secured. The plastic plugs holding up the panels are a bit less than half the size as well and are not completely round. I wish I could get under my vehicle to better search. I don't want to buy equipment to do so just to replace a plug. Any other ideas?

 

[cleverusername]

That looks like a trim fastener. If it didn't fall off the outside, it could have come off the interior somewhere and then fallen out. Check the wheel wells, too.

 

[paris1]

Well given that you hear a faint flapping sound at speed, I would look for a panel that appears to be a little loose and would allow air flow to get under it. Try parking the vehicle with the wheels at the edge of a slope so that you have better access to the underside.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Doesn't look like the push tabs that are used on outside trim. Doesn't really look like it came off this car at all.. if it did it's most likely from inside.

 

[CX-5um]

At first it looks like the the fastener used to pin down carpet BUT it isn't. It appears there's a slot in the middle for a flat head screwdriver?

 

[fvansan]

No slot for a screwdriver. It is excess plastic from the mold not trimmed closely.
Maybe it didn't come from my car, but I think it did.
The rear under-body trip nearest the front of the driver tire does seem like it should have another fastener, but this goes no where there.

 

[madar]

underneath the hood, rubber piece in the front

 

[fvansan]

Good try madar, but this is made of hard plastic and I still have the two rubber octagon shaped rubber posts installed, or I couldn't figure out if you meant something else.

 

[GerryB]

Look inside your wheel wells.

Sent from the wrong side of the tracks.

 

[fvansan]

Look inside your wheel wells.

Sent from the wrong side of the tracks.

Nothing there fits. Thanks for trying to help me.

 

[Unobtanium]

This 1 1/4" plastic push-in plug was found in my driveway. I suspect it came from underneath my car. I was pulling in to the driveway when I heard a slight sound from underneath the car. When I drive highway speed, I heard a faint slapping noise. I went on line and looked at schematic drawings and was unable to locate it. Car is a 2014 CX-5 GT. Can anyone help me find where this plug goes


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Am I the only sick person who is tempted to keep odd little parts like this around for when I see a nice car? A few thrown under it could ruin the day of a perceptive owner!

 

[fvansan]

am i the only sick person who is tempted to keep odd little parts like this around for when i see a nice car? A few thrown under it could ruin the day of a perceptive owner!

yes.

 

[madar]

Am I the only sick person who is tempted to keep odd little parts like this around for when I see a nice car? A few thrown under it could ruin the day of a perceptive owner!

It'd be a lot worse if you poured a little oil under it.....

 

[Unobtanium]

It'd be a lot worse if you poured a little oil under it.....

Fuel and ATF scares people more.

 

[fvansan]

It'd be a lot worse if you poured a little oil under it.....

Yes, that would cause concern.

 

[madar]

Fuel and ATF scares people more.

..green colored water...

I work with a guy who is a hypochondriac with his car, always imagining something going wrong with it. It’s a 20005 Hyundai so maybe he has good cause. The guys are always pulling stunts. They usually let it go until he pulls out his phone ready to call the garage.