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Coolant leaking from the passenger side on the inside

Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Coolant leaking from the passenger side on the inside

Ive recently noticed that something is leaking on my carpet, so I checked it out and it seems to be coolant. I took it to the dealership and they said its something with the heater core. Anyone know how to fix this problem?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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Replace or disconnect your heater core.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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it could just be water from a plugged drain. its on the firewall in the middle search "duck lips". if it is in fact coolant than its probably a heater core
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
it could just be water from a plugged drain. its on the firewall in the middle search "duck lips". if it is in fact coolant than its probably a heater core
Exactly... If it's water, then it's an A/C box drain that's plugged. If it's coolant, then it's a heater core.

First step is to figure out FOR SURE if it's coolant or water.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Wingznut
Exactly... If it's water, then it's an A/C box drain that's plugged. If it's coolant, then it's a heater core.

First step is to figure out FOR SURE if it's coolant or water.
I'm pretty sure I can tell the difference between water and coolant lol it's definitely coolant.
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