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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by trapperjohn, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. trapperjohn

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    I hear water sloshing around in the front when I make a turn.
    I am wondering the vent holes by the windshield wipes near the windshield are used to vent air intake into the cabin.
    Could this sloshing be coming from in there? Is there a drain hole and it f so where Is it located can I clear it?
    2004 prius
    Thanks,
    Bryan
     
    #1 trapperjohn, Aug 28, 2011
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    This sounds like it is an A/C drain hole issue. This is quite common on many car models. There is a drain hole you can clear, and probably some obstruction in the catchment tank. I don't have experience with your model, but I have had this in other cars. What is really fun is that on some models, when you make a hard right turn, that tank spills on to your feet in the driver's foot well. This condition was pandemic with Mitsubishis in the 1990's.
     
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    Now I know a name for it. :)
    Yep remember older cars having that problem with a pool of water on the front passenger footwell.
    Is the drain hole usually easy to access? I know you don't know my model 2004 prius. Do you usually need to put the car on lift to access it?
    Thanks,
    Bryan
     
    #3 trapperjohn, Aug 28, 2011
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    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Take out the wiper arms and cowl cover to access the two holes draining the cowl tray. Good luck!
     
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    Thanks for the response!
    Ok are they located at each side of the car?
    Would you know how or is there link on how to remove both properly?
    2004 prius
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    Bryan
     
    #5 trapperjohn, Aug 29, 2011
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    Wow!
    Awesome details and pics!
    So I need to remove wipers and the cowl cover then I will be able to access the holes without doing anything else on that website?
    Will the 2 holes be obvious to see?
    Thanks,
    Bryan
     
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    I don't remember if you need to remove the wiper motor but the holes are very easy to find and you can decide. Good luck! :)
     
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    Ok thanks for your help
    :)
    Bryan
     
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    I went to the car all set to start removing cowl cover and wiper.
    When I noticed with the hood up that on the left hand side against the cowl was a rectangular cut in the plastic about 5 inches long and 3 inches high it is a trap door :)
    Easy to remove and with a flashlight I saw that against the firewall at the bottom of the cowl was a small opening it was the drain that was mostly clogged by leaves and dirt. I was able to use a screwdriver to clean the opening and also removed the larger pieces of debris. Replaced the trap door on the cowl.
    Poured a bunch of water on the windshield and saw the water flow into the small opening :)
    Now I get a puddle on the ground behind the front tire.
    Thanks again for your help!

    I hope this helps someone out :)
    Bryan
     
    #10 trapperjohn, Sep 1, 2011
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    Ah I forgot about the trap door. Were you able to reach and clear the other drain on the far side (driver side) as well?
     
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    The trap door allows you to see the VIN stamped into the bulkhead.
     
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    No no trap door on driver side but when I poured all the water as a test on both sides i did see water dripping behind the driver wheel.
    Bryan
     
    #13 trapperjohn, Sep 3, 2011
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