Air Conditioner Noise & Leak?

[DaveTFL]

So glad I found this site. A lot of good info. I have had this problem and eventually the blower would slow down or completely stop. Toyota replaced the blower. Now about a year later these symptoms have returned. The blower started first by making a noise like it was hitting something. Also the classic sloshing noise on left turns, and the blower speed (was on 4) would slow and when I came out of the turn and going straight again would run again at high. Later the symptoms got worse and would also slow down when stopping or accelerating, as it did last year. Now the blower does not run at all. Occasional it would come on briefly at 4 with just a trickle of cold air coming out. Removed the drain hose and found that it was clear. Ran a tie-wrap up into the unit and no clogs has been found. Water does not drain. Perhaps it has already leaked out as the carpet and pad are saturated with water. Pulled up the carpeting on the passenger side to allow pad, etc to air dry. Could not find the circuit breaker fuse referred to by mazella. As I said I had this problem before and Toyota replaced the blower and all was well. Has this water backup damaged the blower again? Is the clog now gone? Ran the 8 inch cable tie the entire length into the unit without getting any water out. Other than having the dealer replace the blower, AGAIN, and handing Toyota more $ for this issue, any other suggestions?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by DaveTFL

So glad I found this site. A lot of good info. I have had this problem and eventually the blower would slow down or completely stop. Toyota replaced the blower. Now about a year later these symptoms have returned. The blower started first by making a noise like it was hitting something. Also the classic sloshing noise on left turns, and the blower speed (was on 4) would slow and when I came out of the turn and going straight again would run again at high. Later the symptoms got worse and would also slow down when stopping or accelerating, as it did last year. Now the blower does not run at all. Occasional it would come on briefly at 4 with just a trickle of cold air coming out. Removed the drain hose and found that it was clear. Ran a tie-wrap up into the unit and no clogs has been found. Water does not drain. Perhaps it has already leaked out as the carpet and pad are saturated with water. Pulled up the carpeting on the passenger side to allow pad, etc to air dry. Could not find the circuit breaker fuse referred to by mazella. As I said I had this problem before and Toyota replaced the blower and all was well. Has this water backup damaged the blower again? Is the clog now gone? Ran the 8 inch cable tie the entire length into the unit without getting any water out. Other than having the dealer replace the blower, AGAIN, and handing Toyota more $ for this issue, any other suggestions?

I have no idea as to what Mazilla is talking about with the under carpet circuit breaker (unless it was something added by the prior owner of his car), as no Yaris has such a thing from the factory.

The blower resistor, which is a metal package with a 4 pin connector, is attached it the bottom of the blower housing. It has an internal fuse, which if blown will only allow the blower to run on the highest setting. If the fan will only run on high, then that fuse is blown and the blower resistor needs to be replaced.

If the fan will not run on any setting, including high, then the fan motor may be bad or either the 40A HTR fuse or the 10A GAUGE fuse may be blown.

[mazilla]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I have no idea as to what Mazilla is talking about with the under carpet circuit breaker (unless it was something added by the prior owner of his car), as no Yaris has such a thing from the factory.

The blower resistor, which is a metal package with a 4 pin connector, is attached it the bottom of the blower housing. It has an internal fuse, which if blown will only allow the blower to run on the highest setting. If the fan will only run on high, then that fuse is blown and the blower resistor needs to be replaced.

If the fan will not run on any setting, including high, then the fan motor may be bad or either the 40A HTR fuse or the 10A GAUGE fuse may be blown.

I was talking about the blower resistor...I forgot it was attached to the blower and not the floor board directly behind it. It was the first day I got the car, sorry for the confusion. :)

[jward1366]

I went round and round with the toyota service manager about this same problem of water dripping from under the dash and soaking my carpet. He had the nerve to try and make me believe there was some sort of neglect on my part when this is clearly a Toyota defect. Seriously considering hiring a lawyer.

[bankrobber]

Originally Posted by jward1366

I went round and round with the toyota service manager about this same problem of water dripping from under the dash and soaking my carpet. He had the nerve to try and make me believe there was some sort of neglect on my part when this is clearly a Toyota defect. Seriously considering hiring a lawyer.

Water dripping onto carpet from passenger side is because the drain pipe is clogged with dirt or leaves. You need a thin piece of pull carpet back and slide the wire through the rubber hose. You will probably see water dump out on ground

[jward1366]

oh i know how to fix it i just resent fixin what toyota oughta be fixin

[bankrobber]

Originally Posted by jward1366

oh i know how to fix it i just resent fixin what toyota oughta be fixin

Got ya on that. Mine did it twice but out of warranty. I was parking under an Oak tree at my house but has not done it again. My last truck had same problem but had rubber floors so never fixed it. It use to get a puddle in the passenger floor lol.