2008 Toyota Yaris ac drain not working?

2008 TOYOTA YARIS
52,000 MILES
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JERRY GABRIEL
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During a 900+ mile trip from the desert to the ocean and back water dripped from the dash onto the passenger's side floor and we began to hear a "hissing or swishing" sound from the vicinity of the air conditioner during hard turns. I have looked into the drain pipe from under the car and have taken out the glove compartment and removed the covers from the ac unit until I can see the fan but so far see nothing obviously wrong.
Sep 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like the ac drain is clogged and the ac box is over flowing.I have seen that happen many times on many different kinds of cars.
Sep 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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JERRY GABRIEL
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Thanks. You have confirmed my diagnosis, My challenge will be to get it unclogged. Any suggestions?
Sep 6, 2013 at 10:29 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You can try bending a metal coat hanger and try using that or some bailing wire. Let me know how you make out.
Sep 6, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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JERRY GABRIEL
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Didn't have any success working from under the car. I was able to pull back the carpet to find the rubber hose from the AC through the firewall. I pulled it off the AC housing, ran a semi-flexible plastic tube in both directions and reconnected it. I must have moved the clog because no water has appeared on the passenger compartment floor since. Thanks for your advise and encouragement. How are you funded? Can I make a donation?
Sep 12, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You are welcome glad to hear you got the drain working.Yes a donation would be great that would really help thank you so much.Go up to your first post where you first asked the question. Under the title that says ac drain not working.Bellow that it says upgrade question click that and you should be able to donate there.If you can't let me know.
Sep 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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