drink down dash

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by PriusKyle, Feb 5, 2024.

  1. PriusKyle

    PriusKyle Junior Member

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    Hey all,

    Did a dumb thing of placing my McCoffee on my 2011 dash (centrally located and where you see the instruments etc.) and it seem the coffee spilled downwards through a few open crevices/port near the clear instrument panel; i immediately cut off the engine. Am I screwed?
    The coffee did have sugar in it; will any of that liquid compromise my ventilation system, i.e.,(not sure if connected) for AC or heat fear of mold etc.

    Thanks.

    Stressed.
     
  2. JC91006

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    The entire dash can be taken apart in a few minutes. Watch some youtube videos and you can disassemble the dash and clean out what you need cleaned.
     
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    Once you get the entire dash out, put it in a zip lock bag with a lot of rice.
     
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    was it caffeinated?