Has anyone taken their Plugin through an automatic car wash

Discussion in 'Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications' started by boxer93, Feb 18, 2009.

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    boxer93 Psyched for PHEV

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    I'm curious about water and the external "guest" plug. I am actually more worried about the EBH plug in front.
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    Chris
    boxer93, Feb 18, 2009
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    It would be awfully stupid to design and build a plugin that couldn't stand getting wet. And probably illegal to sell one.
    richard schumacher, Feb 18, 2009
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    TheForce Ron Paul 2012

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    I have a few times but only in a touchless car wash. I have inspected the plug after each wash and there was no water inside.
    TheForce, Feb 18, 2009
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    You want to unplug it first. ;)

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    miscrms Plug Envious Member

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    There should be no power to either the PHEV plug or EBH plug when the car is out driving around, so there should be no reason for concern.
    miscrms, Feb 18, 2009
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    gkalkas New Member

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    I just make sure my ebh is pushed into the grill where it seats.
    gkalkas, Feb 19, 2009
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