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Leaking from the steer column big stain on drivers mat

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Eldoto, Dec 3, 2015.

  1. Dec 3, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    Eldoto

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    Hi, I have a 2013 TDR double cab 4x4 automatic transmission Tacoma, it has only 16000 kms on it and today I found a stain on the drivers mat, I checked the steering column and I found fluid coming out on a shaft that comes out from a cilindrata that has some electrical wires attached.
    Does someone know what could be
    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 3, 2015 at 5:58 PM
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    ummmm, flasher fluid? just kidding!. Does it smell like it's petroleum based?
     
  3. Dec 3, 2015 at 6:50 PM
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    This used to happen occasionally on old cars when the speedometer cable ran into the cab.

    Maybe brake fluid?

    What color is it, can you tell?
     
  4. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:29 PM
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    Brake fluid is the only thing I can think of that would be getting on the drivers side mat
     
  5. Dec 3, 2015 at 8:15 PM
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    pics help?
     
  6. Dec 3, 2015 at 9:01 PM
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    My guess is either you are being pranked or you are pranking us.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2015 at 4:15 AM
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    Yes it smells like petroleum based
     
  8. Dec 4, 2015 at 4:16 AM
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    Yes it smells like petroleum based
     
  9. Dec 4, 2015 at 4:54 AM
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    What in the hell is a cilindrata ?

    Does it smell like brake fluid? If not it is probably assembly grease melting and dripping onto the mat from the steering column. I had something like this from the Blend Door Servo, lasted a week or tw0 and then stopped.
     
  10. Dec 4, 2015 at 4:55 AM
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    If it smells like petroleum it isn't brake fluid.
     
  11. Dec 4, 2015 at 12:04 PM
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    Is not cilindrata, typing mistake is cilinder

    20151204_153905.jpg
     
  12. Dec 4, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    guessing you are under warranty? let the dealer deal with it.
     
  13. Dec 4, 2015 at 8:23 PM
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    Looking at the picture that is assembly grease. It is getting heated and separating. Keep it wiped up and it will stop eventually. Or take it to the dealer and get them to replace the floor mat.
     

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