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Water leaking into the Cab when A/C is on

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DigB, Jul 2, 2010.

  1. Jul 2, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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    DigB

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    I was out for a ride today, it's quite humid and hot out, I found that there was a little leak of water on the inside of the cab mainly on the Passenger side, not sure where its from. It's not raining out at all so I think its condensation, the Water is fairly cool, I've checked around the other posts and the only thing I found was a plugged drain, Any thoughts?
     
  2. Jul 2, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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    mwild

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    Check the rubber hoe that the ac drains out of sometimes they get clogged with dirt. I have had it happen to me.
     
  3. Jul 3, 2010 at 7:06 AM
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    Where can I find that rubber hose ?

    thanks
     
  4. Jul 3, 2010 at 7:08 AM
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    Passenger side, about halfway down the firewall....You should be able to see it from the inside too, if you look under the dash on the passenger side. Its a 1" or so, diameter rubber hose.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2010 at 7:17 AM
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    Happened to me in my 96 too... Plugged drain hose
     
  6. Jul 3, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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    What is the fix? Repair or Replace?
     
  7. Jul 3, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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    Clean it out.
     
  8. Jul 4, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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    Whats the best and easiest way to clean it, my A/C has a odor when it is first turned on,probably not draining good.
     
  9. Jul 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM
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    Ok, so I cleaned out the the metal 90 degree elbow that the water should leak onto the ground outside from, didn't fix it. Then, I cleaned out the rubber hose that connects the elbow to the A/C unit that runs through the fire wall, still no fix......any ideas?? or is this something that would be best fixed by the Toyota technicians?
     
  10. Jul 22, 2010 at 4:13 PM
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    Check the bottom of the black box which the condensor sit in under the glove box. I had someone kick in the bottom of the box it cracked and i had water in the middle of my floor mat. If it is you can order just the bottom piece to replace from Toyota...
     
  11. Jul 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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    Well I just went out and took a look, its not cracked but you gave me an idea, I banged it with my fist a couple of times and all of a sudden about 1-2 cups of water gushed out of the drain tube on the proper side of the the firewall! HA!! Who knew that would work! Lets just hope that fixed it and it doesn't happen again!
     
  12. Jul 24, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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    im going to go try and fix mine, im a hard core "mudder"(for lack of a better word) and i believe that is why mine got clogged, and btw damn that waters cold when it drips!
     
  13. Jul 24, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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    passenger side box which is full of water, and hose leading to engine bay
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    what needs to be unclogged
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    What it should look like when your done
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    :)
     

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