Scion TC2 AC leaking water under dash repair

[@nekkotheneko]

8 Years later and this video has helped me so much. I have a Scion TC 2007 and this video helped me fix exactly what was wrong

[@laofoo]

I just want you to know that I haven't made a youtube comment in like 3 years. I did this today and about a half gallon of water poured out. You are a gentleman and a scholar. I would've voted for you, you're making a difference in the world.

[@magicninja40]

Took less than 3 mins. Thanks dude for saving me a trip to the stealer-ship

[@erickwik4531]

magicninja40 "STEALERSHIP" I like that.

[@tinaberry7215]

Stealer-ship 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lecastlevania]

Just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. I just had the exact same problem with my 2013 Scion TC. I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly to fix the problem! If anyone watching this doesn't have the wire you used then I suggest using a wire hanger / Coat hanger. That's what I did and it worked really well. I cut the curved end of the hanger off to have a straight wire. I don't know if you have to cut the curved end off but I had some wire cutters handy so I did just to make it easier to slide in and out of the nipple to unclog it and it worked very well.

[@cotter548]

You helped me fix my car! I hadn't noticed the leaking until I started hearing what sounded like fluid shifting around when I braked or turned heavily. Upon further inspection, I noticed a wet floor mat on the passenger side, looked it up and just like you: the hose wasn't the issue, but once I cleared the gunk from inside the plastic container, tons of water drained out. Thanks!

[@signorelli21]

cotter548 your welcome, glad it helped!

[@ItsJustZark]

+cotter548 Same here! My problem was the hose its self was clogged. The piece of foam on the left was fully saturated.

[@zackypoo14]

Same here, thanks!

[@TheAngryBrave]

I hear the same sound.

[@sideshw1940]

@@TheAngryBrave I’m hearing so much fluid in mine. I’m scared to clean it out.

[@kowalski7161]

Thank you! You saved me a trip to the mechanic. Perfect video, direct and to the point!

[@Parkdale07]

Thanks bro for this video. Dealer was going to charge me 200 just to check the car. Quick and easy fix.

[@wuchnessmonster1844]

Just wanted to say thanks. Dealership told me this wasn't covered under my extended bumper to bumper warranty cause it wasn't their fault, and that they charge $70 to do it. You, sir, just saved me $70. Worked great.

[@signorelli21]

Chris Wucher Great to hear, I found that to fix the issue completely you need to buy a can of AC cleaner that you spray into the intake ports by the bottom of your windshield while the AC is on full blast, I forgot the name of the specific product but there are several of them available on Amazon, its basically a mildew remover. I also heard lysol works as well, lol.

[@dianacarter3212]

My daughter has a 2012 and it's doing the same thing! Were gonna try to fix it ourselves! THANKS A LOT!

[@bruceabernethy304]

From what I have seen a lot of TC's did not come with a cabin air filter. I did not discover mine was missing for a couple of years. Junk gets in the system, gets past the fan and into the ducts. Probably contributed to my clogged drain tube. Thanks for the video

[@nt22217]

Thanks man! This saved me a lot of stress and energy! I got my AC all cleared out. Probably 2-3 cups of water came out

[@joshacker981]

I had the same issue. I googled it and your video came up. I took your advice and like a half gallon came out on mine aswell. This was super helpful and now my issue is resolved! AWESOME VIDEO.

[@TheNomad1990]

Hey you're right for the most part and the video helps. I had the issue before, had to bring it to the deal.. The manufacture kinda screws over the customer because they don't put an air filter in. The dirt is not coming up from the tube but actually coming in through the air intake for the ac so if the damn filter was there in the first place there would be no issue. If you actually got the dirt out, the filter will now stop it. It has nothing to do with the dirt coming up the the tube. Thanks for the video

[@erickwik4531]

Mike Camello I think your right, but that was a great trip/fix. ☮️

[@bruceabernethy304]

This worked great! One thing I did different was before I put the drain end of the hose back thru the floorboard was zip tie a one gallon zip lock bag to the hose. Start the car, turn on the AC on high. The bag inflates if the hose is clear. Ran the ac for a few minutes and the bag started collecting water. Just a way to check and see if the hose is clear

[@octocore]

Worked like a charm. I stuck a q-tip in there because that's what I had on hand and it started pouring out water.

[@jjcarillo3155]

i watched this video 6 years ago when this happened and now again today i watched it again because of the same issue. great vid

[@normantomlins1742]

Thank you for posting this, I had the same issue with my 2011 TC. Took all of 2 minutes to pull that out. Didn't need to pull the glove box. I would suggest that you get a small bowl to catch the water that's going to stream out!

[@brandonleach5893]

You are the man! Saved me a couple hundred bucks to have some mechanic do the same freaking thing!

[@key981]

Period

[@christianarevalo4198]

9 year old video and still works flawlessly. Saved me a trip to my mechanic thanks bro!

[@jni34108]

This is still correct for a 2014 Scion tC. Just did mine today. Also, I used one of those flexible drain sticks that remove hair (Cobra, Zip-It, Green Gobbler, etc..). I did cut the tips off of the barbs so it wouldn't get stuck inside of anything. My clog was also at the outlet, not the hose. Once I knew the hose was clear I put it back in the floor board and cleared the outlet. As soon as I put in the drain stick water started flowing out as stated. I plugged the hole with my finger and then quickly put the hose back on. Lots of water came out of mine as well.

[@michaeljaca7831]

dude seriously just saved me a trip to Toyota and save my poor wallet at hand. it's exactly what happened!

[@gracecutrer6775]

Thank you for this video! My scion was doing the same and luckily I found this video before I spent a ton taking it to get looked at!

[@signorelli21]

Your welcome, its nice to see so many people found this helpful, makes me want to go do more vids. :D

[@Jlz-px3sp]

You sir, saved me so much time and frustration today! Thank you! Every morning when I go to work, I lay my laptop bag on the front passenger floor. Today when I when to take it out of the car, it was soaked. (Brand new laptop, too) I’ve been hearing, what I now know to be water swooshing around,every time I made a sharp left turn, for the last three days. First time I’ve ever run into this problem. Such an easy fix! Got about 30 seconds of straight pouring water into the shop vac hose. Now to let the carpet finish drying.

[@skinnyhippos9144]

I have a Scion xB and this just started leaking for me yesterday. As soon as I took the tube out from the car frame tons of water started gushing onto the road!!! Something must have gotten stuck, probably when I was driving through a construction zone for 30 minutes. Thanks for saving me so much money on a Sunday when everything is closed anyway!

[@1Watchmerock]

Thank you sir! worked great - it dumped like 2 gallons of water and now my AC feels cooler.

[@fakeyoutubenameftw390]

Late '00s xB here- exact same problem, and thanks to you I was also prepared with a pan to catch the water once I cleared the tank port with a coat hanger. You are a lifesaver, man- can't thank you enough.

[@dennisjudd2814]

My 2010 xB started making weird noises last week. Only when I was turning left though so I thought it was a stick or something. Kept getting worse and eventually even when I was slowing down to brake. This morning I drove it with no AC or fan and there was no noise. Then my son was all "eww something just dripped on me." Long story short I pulled it apart and even though I know some water was getting through when I pulled that plug like a gallon came out. Thank god I watched this so I had like 3 towels standing by. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@PatTheRipper]

After going two weeks with this problem and searching multiple videos I finally stumbled upon this one. THANK YOU!!!! Water is still pouring out while I type this.

[@al3826]

Thanks. I did this during my hour lunch break in 15 minutes. Thanks so much! 😃

[@lmstef1983]

Thank you so much for this! When my daughter's purse got ruined yesterday, I was determined to find an answer. Your instructions worked perfectly :).

[@micahburns3044]

You saved me a whole lot of leg work. I used to do automotive work professionally (10 years ago) and I would never have guessed it would be this easy to access the thing. There's no telling what I would have ended up taking apart needlessly.

[@alexkeppel4861]

Thank you for the video! This happened to me while out of town and it ended up leaking on the drivers side as well since it was so clogged. Anyways came home looked up what might be the problem found your video, and the rest is history, you saved me a trip to the dealership and who knows how much money. Thanks again!

[@mowbetter2010]

Spot on thx for the info. Drain in the box was plugged up just like yours was, used a straw to unplug it. Thx again

[@markweintraut7420]

Good video! The dirt comes from the air in the cabin over time. Mine had a crushed cabin filter, and a missing cabin air filter door. Since we frequent steel mills the extreme dust got past the filter and collected on the AC condenser coil, which in turn flushed down to the drain and plugged it. Toyota said to use a small like a straw brush, then I used like a turkey baster from advance auto meant for batteries to force distilled water into the coil to flush out the crap and corruption. Your helping a lot of folks! Good-on-ya mate! No I'm in Indiana. LOL

[@bitwhacker]

This worked for my 2009 Scion XB! My filter was so dirty that I think it let in dirt to the heat exchange and plugged the hole at the bottom of the reservoir! If you use this fix then CHANGE the filter! Also, Please add XB to the description since this worked great for me too. Much thanks!

[@ehsanravi7165]

You sir saved me at least $100 and so many hours of waiting for dealership. Thank you so much

[@samqualley2275]

The same problem on my 2013 FR-S. Same solution for my 2013 FR-S. Thank you for posting this. For anyone else, make sure you have a cup ready to catch all the water that comes out.

[@valgrian]

Let me add yet another thank you for posting this video. I thought I'd have to take out the knee airbag and everything just to get into whatever the issue was under there; turns out it's much simpler than I thought. Thanks again for sharing this info!

[@duanefranklin465]

Thanks man, this was super helpful. I drive a 2007 Scion TC. It wasn't the same, but was very similar, and I fixed my problem w/ help from your video! And, can confirm, about 1/2 gallon of water came pouring out

[@algebravo]

Oh, man, you rock! I was at the end of my rope troubleshooting this. I didn't use a wire, though. I just blew into the tube from the drain end. Worked for 2012 Scion xB. Thanks!

[@edwardfortin6589]

I don't have a leak in my car, but I thought I had a bad water hose that was leaking under my '08 XB. I see it's just the runoff hose for the ac. Thx for the vid...

[@jayval27]

Great video, to the point, and explained very simply. Never personally fixed anything in my car, and was able to do this without issue. From start to finish (including glovebox and panel removal/replacement), it took me just under 15 minutes. I was a little hesitant at first, thought I'd break something or not put something back where it belonged, but it really is as simple as it looks. Definitely do recommend taking a bowl or bottle just in case the issue was the port, as it was with me. Thank you so much!

[@michellee.6508]

Yes agreed! I just did this in my 2012 and brought a catch pan with me and definitely needed it! Mine was the port but the line was real clogged as well. Needed a clean for sure

[@fightingwalnut2323]

This is EXACTLY what my problem was! I have a 2015 TC and the tube was in the same place, took me 5 mins to fix and probably saved $100. Thanks!

[@ZUKME]

Thank you for this!!! We Just bought a 15 TC and it had a funny smell this was the culprit :)

[@thiszkidjay]

Thanks for the video but I do suggest one thin instead of pull the tube off completely and having to go get a bucket to catch the water. Do this: pull the tube off the floor and just blow in it (you should hear the water inside bubble) and put it back through the hole so the water could spill outside of the Car. Instead of picking at it with a paper clip and getting your rug even more wet

[@LA_BROWN_BEAR]

in case anyone sees this video the filter protects the evaporator core from getting clogged with crap being sucked in, if you don't have a cabin filter any debris coming in will get stuck in the fins of the evaporator core and decrease its efficiency and clog the drain tube.

[@derrickclark]

Thank you so much! Perfect fix. Did this in 3 minutes while in between deliveries. Be ready to replace the tube immediately,as a LOT of water will come out. I hate this 2013 Scion tC. Ashamed to call it a Toyota product. Glad it's a lease going away in two weeks. Door panel problems, gears grinding, trim breaking, load road noise.. it never ends and I only have 28,000 on it. Good riddance to a piece of trash.

[@karolrusiak9312]

Thank you very much. Took me couple of minutes to fix. Had the same issue on my 2011 Tc.

[@derekedwards1623]

Great video, thanks for posting it! I was able to fix the issue exactly as you showed in the video (I used pipe cleaners though). Note, it can be handy to have a towel ready for any water stuck in the hose! Thanks again

[@CanuckBacon]

Mine didn't have a cabin air filter either 😆 added one in, after I drove on some dirt roads and decided to blast the cold air and got a mouthful of grit and dust, this was 3 months ago

[@treywong12]

This video helped me figure my issue and save me money on fixing it. Thank you!!

[@doughollingsworth9080]

So glad I found this video. On my 2015 it got clogged. And I blew into it instead and I heard bubbling then did it again and tried to look into the tube and it shot nasty water with clumps in it right into my face and eye. But shit I fixed the issue so worth it🤟🏼

[@erickwik4531]

Dude, that that was a great catch and fix. I have a Sion XB 2012 had the exact same prob & fix. Thank a million, that took a lot of stress off of me. May good karma reward you bro.

[@Angle406]

Thank you so much dude you're a life saver. Not a car guy at all and was able to do it myself. I had to stick a wire in too and I actually got a few gallons of water out.

[@Phillydcuz]

Would have found it eventually but 100% you saved me a bunch of time. 10/10 thanks.

[@Carson-qq4dk]

Thank u so much....I followed your instructions and also had a gallon of water pour out...saved me a lot of money

[@kevinhoward4590]

Exactly as you said, drained right out. Well done. Thanks so much!!!!

[@yellowjello1094]

Thanks for the post!!! I had this problem on the way home saw your video and fixed it when I got home! saved me a $$ trip to the dealership.

[@abbyf8807]

It worked!!! Thank you so so much that was the easiest fix I’ve ever done.

[@ryancramer2253]

Agree, this was super easy; thanks man for saving me the hassle an trip to someone to fix.

[@kylemartin6841]

Thank you! My ‘05 XB passenger side floor mats were drenched. The unit was in a similar spot and I fixed the problem! Thanks!!

[@MrTransits]

Great video, I'm having the same issue with a Toyota Corolla and the leak is happening from the top or where the gaskets are. And when I disconnect the hose there was no water Coming out , so I'll try to unplug it like you said . Appreciate it .

[@motolifealways]

Man thanks for the money save at the dealer !! Truly helped !!

[@utoobcmntr]

Just what I needed. Better than a Chilton's! Thanks!

[@CreeceMarquis]

Thank you for this video! The water that came out almost filled up an empty gallon container.

[@costaspetros]

Thanks bro, my wife stopped complaining about her feet getting wet!

[@kazangvang6475]

Thank you so so so so so much!!! You have saved my car from going to the dealership and getting charged! I have a 2013 TC.... :(

[@aaronmorales1805]

My Scion tC 2012 is leaking in the same area. I will try this! Thank you

[@jlynn1168]

Thank you so much! This video is so helpful🙌🏼 Any ideas on how to prevent this from happening in the future?

[@mikesalisbury.artist]

Worked great! I was already in there with a wet dry vacume so I used that to clear the obstruction. Thanks for posting.

[@treyterrell6839]

Thank you so much! That fixed up the leak in my xD.

[@juanrumbo3699]

Bro thank you so much for your help!!! My car had been leaking water for like 3 days!!! Brotha thank u so much. My pipe wasn't working right their was stuff inside of it so I blew on it and a lot of dirty stuff came out.. thanks so much brotha

[@purpp5014]

2016 tc same issue haven’t tried it yet but boy am I excited to

[@bennyagmusic7208]

Fr big time savior this just started happening to me and I was panicking but thanks for the vid

[@UlmaroPerez]

Still relevant today in 2020. Will be doing this as soon as I can.

[@nervusbreakdown]

I know its 2018 but you just helped me in ways I didn't even know about my car (scion xb 2009)

[@Vxmpxreeee]

Thank You! I just fixed my car I greatly appreciate your instruction and also for saving me money!

[@crevisb1969]

I had the same thoughts on the cabin filter as our didnt start leaking till after a filter was put in. It also didnt have one

[@nicholaskerst4611]

man... thank you so so much for this video. I got an easy half gallon out.

[@finewinematt]

This video fixed my 2010 corolla problem. Thanks.

[@sidslyder]

This video did the trick, awesome video and great help!

[@jimcalderon4804]

Thanks! Easy fix, saved us a trip to the mechanic!

[@JesusReyes-vd6kt]

Life saver. Thank you sincerely

[@creativiety26]

Thanx for the video save me a lot of time and money

[@edwardvarsalona4678]

Dude, you are the man.. I did just what you said it it was fixed....Thank you

[@ancienteyes8404]

You’re the man. Thought I was dragging a tree branch at first lol. Worked perfectly.

[@goblin_jim]

For anyone else still hesitating yes it literally took 3 minutes, just make sure you have something for the drain because it'll be a good bit of water.

[@lakrone1]

Thank you so much man. Great, great video, to the point and perfectly done. Saved my son a ton of $.

[@ks8610]

Perfect! Thank you for posting this. It was so easy and saved me a lot of money. It worked on my 2010 Toyota Yaris. Thanks !!!!

[@Astroboytoy]

This is the Best Tip....Thank you.

[@jordynboesiger1636]

OMG I LOVE YOU for making this video!!

[@greenday2743]

You’re a legend, thank you so much

[@angelbramasco596]

Yeah this video help me out a lot Thanks for that I really appreciate the work

[@davidgerlach4506]

I have a 2013 RS8 and this was the fix, thanks for doing this vid.

[@stevedoty1845]

Outstanding! Same thing in my car! Fixed the issue quickly THANKS!!

[@ThechronocrosserII]

You are the real MVP, bought the car a year ago (love it) and this just started to happen in the same exact spot.

[@jprcell]

freaking awesome!!! you sir are the people's champion!!

[@kctrevor]

Thanks man just fixed my xB with your help

[@angiepolson2000]

Thanks for the video. Watched it, took 5 mins to fix. Save a lot of money.

[@jmcnutt92289]

Worked 100% had to stick some wire up the whole and bam