Hissing and Smoking under the Hood!!!

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PINKIVY
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94 Honda Prelude 187,000 4-head engine

Tonite I was on the way home from class and smoke appeared from the hood. I was near home and able to park and lift the hood. This is what I observed:

steamlike smoke coming from the car.
water and condensation on the inner hood.
a hissing sound coming from the tube area above the condenser.
unable to see where, but it appears something is loose.

HELP
Oct 16, 2007 at 4:23 PM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Did any lights come on on the dash board?

IS your coolant (anti-freeze) low?

IF coolant is okay and no lights had come on, start the car and turn on your air conditioning, does it work? (assuming it worked before).
Oct 17, 2007 at 1:06 AM
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