It's not the AC drain hose

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

So, THAT'S what I got -

i don't think it counts when you pioneered the technique

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i don't think it counts when you pioneered the technique

Oh, ya ...... is it nap time yet?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by gravitylover

Nah you're just old and missed your nap

Oh, OK.

I rarely miss a nap, sometimes they just come later in the day -

[gravitylover]

Well I finally got under the dashboard and had a look around. The motor comes out in about 1 minute but after that it becomes a real hassle. Getting that cooling unit out is a heckuva project that I'm not sure I'm up to, you can't even see some of the screws that hold things in. I'm just going to pull the drain hose again and this time I'll stick a long pipe cleaner up there and see if it maybe unblocks whatever is causing the water to back up and run onto the passengers feet. Maybe I should stick the compressor spray nozzle in there and give it couple of shots...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by gravitylover

Well I finally got under the dashboard and had a look around. The motor comes out in about 1 minute but after that it becomes a real hassle. Getting that cooling unit out is a heckuva project that I'm not sure I'm up to, you can't even see some of the screws that hold things in. I'm just going to pull the drain hose again and this time I'll stick a long pipe cleaner up there and see if it maybe unblocks whatever is causing the water to back up and run onto the passengers feet. Maybe I should stick the compressor spray nozzle in there and give it couple of shots...

What do ya got to lose?



PS - back in the day we didn't have those problems - ya jest reached in there and pulled out the bird.

[Ultramaroon]

I'm sorry. Spent all last weekend removing the dashboard on the Camry to replace the little IR sensor for the climate control. It's a daunting task but not awful if following the book. I could probably do it again in a half day.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'm sorry. Spent all last weekend removing the dashboard on the Camry to replace the little IR sensor for the climate control. It's a daunting task but not awful if following the book. I could probably do it again in a half day.

Where was it hidden?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Where was it hidden?

See that little connector in the top left corner?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

See that little connector in the top left corner?

DAAAMN! - it looks like they placed that piece then built the dash around it -

[LimitedSlip]

Originally Posted by humfrz

they placed that piece then built the dash around it -

In agricultural circles that manufacturing technique was widely recognized as a Sperry New Holland innovation in the production of their hay balers. The idea was to identify the part or assembly that is most likely to fail or need replacement and then go to great lengths to make sure the part or assembly is located in the very center of the %#$! machine. Every time.

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'm sorry. Spent all last weekend removing the dashboard on the Camry to replace the little IR sensor for the climate control. It's a daunting task but not awful if following the book. I could probably do it again in a half day.

I think that laying on my back, twisted into shape to fit under there and see is annoying enough that I probably won't end up dismantling everything. Since my heart attack if my head ends up below my shoulders for more than a few seconds I get super dizzy and if I stand up will fall over, that makes it pretty unpleasant. If I had a lift and could just lean in I'd be more inclined to take the time and effort to do it. For now I'm going to pull the drain hose and see if some Bubba solutions work, if not I'll probably suck it up and start taking shit apart because I can imagine the dealer charging hundreds to do it.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by gravitylover

For now I'm going to pull the drain hose and see if some Bubba solutions work, if not I'll probably suck it up and start taking shit apart because I can imagine the dealer charging hundreds to do it.

As much as it pains me to admit, Bubba solutions usually work just fine.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

DAAAMN! - it looks like they placed that piece then built the dash around it -

The truth is even worse. Right next to it is a hole for the optional automatic headlight sensor. That fixture pops right out. The retaining clip for the infrared sensor must be squeezed from underneath. Prying from the top destroys it.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

As much as it pains me to admit, Bubba solutions usually work just fine.

DID I READ THAT RIGHT!

(I must run and tell Bubba - )