carpet wet passenger side

[Buckethead]

My car is at the dealer, just got the call. They drained the water, cleared the hose, plugged it back in, etc....

Of course, as I was reading through previous posts, I remembered that Toyota had said this was a "design flaw" and that they would fix it if it was still in warranty. Of course, my warranty expired at 36,000 miles, so I'm out of warranty. Basically, this new part is about $332 +105 labor + tax = just under $500.

Fuck that. I'm not paying them.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Buckethead

My car is at the dealer, just got the call. They drained the water, cleared the hose, plugged it back in, etc....

Of course, as I was reading through previous posts, I remembered that Toyota had said this was a "design flaw" and that they would fix it if it was still in warranty. Of course, my warranty expired at 36,000 miles, so I'm out of warranty. Basically, this new part is about $332 +105 labor + tax = just under $500.

Fuck that. I'm not paying them.

Get a detailed quote, as there are two completely different issues. The first is the issue with 07 and some 08 evaporators, where there is a metal compatibility issue that causes the AC to smell. That one requires 6 hours of labor an a few hundred in parts. The second is the condensate drain getting plugged. Clearing that takes very little labor and no parts. There was a TSB for some 07s and possibly 08s where to help with the condensate drain plugging issue they replace the passenger side wiper cowling with one with smaller intake holes. The real solution though is using a cabin filter.

[Buckethead]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Get a detailed quote, as there are two completely different issues. The first is the issue with 07 and some 08 evaporators, where there is a metal compatibility issue that causes the AC to smell. That one requires 6 hours of labor an a few hundred in parts. The second is the condensate drain getting plugged. Clearing that takes very little labor and no parts. There was a TSB for some 07s and possibly 08s where to help with the condensate drain plugging issue they replace the passenger side wiper cowling with one with smaller intake holes. The real solution though is using a cabin filter.

Yeah, he gave me a rundown. And basically said that if I didn't want to replace it I should be okay, but to be warned, that it may leak again at some point. I mean, it took 4 years (since I've had it) to leak, what's another four years right?

I never had a moldy smell, my AC works just fine, etc...

I don't have an extended warranty, so that's out of the question and a power train warranty doesn't cover this repair either.