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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mozencrath, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. Mozencrath

    Mozencrath Junior Member

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    The other day I noticed there was some kind of liquid leaking right onto the gas pedal when I started the Prius the other day. What could this be? I also noticed the passenger side is SOAKED with some kind of liquid. I thought someone had spilled a drink, but now im not so sure
     
    #1 Mozencrath, Sep 11, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Drain clog for the AC.
     
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Most likely. Have a dealer clear the AC evaporator drain.

    If you normally recirculate cabin air it's helpful to sometimes pull in outside air when the humidity is low.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Sep 11, 2009
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    Most likely the evaporator coil drain is plugged, and stagnant, nasty condensation from the A/C is now spilling over into the car. Unless you want a serious case of mold, fix it pronto
     
    #4 jayman, Sep 11, 2009
  5. Mozencrath

    Mozencrath Junior Member

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    where is the plug located?
     
    #5 Mozencrath, Sep 17, 2009
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Well, a *plug* could be anywhere in the drain tube. The open end of the tube sticks a tiny way out from under the car, just inside and forward of the right front wheel where most people cannot reach it without lifting the car.
     
    #6 richard schumacher, Sep 17, 2009
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    Put a white paper towel on the soaked area to wick up some of the liquid. What is the fluid: water, pink coolant, or a drink?

    If water, then you likely have a clogged AC drain hose as stated above.
    If coolant, then the heater core is leaking.
    If a drink, then have the carpet cleaned.

    You should take immediate action to fix the issue. Good luck.
     
    #7 Patrick Wong, Sep 18, 2009
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  8. Mozencrath

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    The liquid is brown. It is really smelling up the car. It seems to have only soaked the passenger front side of the car. I unclogged the evaporator hose (easily accessible under floor mat I found out) and also there was a clog where rain water enters near the hood. Whats the best way to reduce mold or mildew infestation?
     
    #8 Mozencrath, Sep 18, 2009
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    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Clean up as much as you can and dry the heck out of it with the A/C. Use recirc unless the outside humidity is low.
     
    #9 richard schumacher, Sep 19, 2009
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