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Since: Oct 12, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:55 pm
Post subject: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent?
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Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
of the vent?
Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:55 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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jshock wrote:
> Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
> of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
> how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
> of the vent?
>
> Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>
Try using a mirror and a magnet on a string. Have someone guide you from
the outside looking through the windshield if you can see it. If not,
you may have to try accessing it through the ducting that is fed by the
fan, next to the cabin air filter by dropping down or removing the glove
box door. Try accessing the ductwork there. You will have to remove one
or more of the runs to the vent area, just loosen the clamp if it is,
disconnect by pulling the duct down and shake it a bit. It might come
out. I've had to resort to a vacuum on one occasion to remove dead mice
/ nest. It's not going to be fun. If all else fails, buy a new
screwdriver or van (only joking). Good luck. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:55 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:31:06 -0000, jshock <joeshockey.TakeThisOut@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
>of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
>how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
>of the vent?
>
>Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
If you can see the item looking through the windshield, get a flat
magnet that will pass through the defroster grille and a length of
heavy copper wire - #14 or #12, and some electrical tape. One person
on the inside doing the fishing, one on the outside guiding.
Other than that, you'll have to root around under the dash and find
a joint in the defroster duct that can be popped apart. Take your
magnet and wire tool and fish for the screwdriver from there.
--<< Bruce >>-- >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:55 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Ph@Boy wrote:
> jshock wrote:
>> Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
>> of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
>> how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
>> of the vent?
>>
>> Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>>
> Try using a mirror and a magnet on a string.
<...>
You can also buy magnets that a on the end of a long shaft made to get
lost parts. Some are flexible and some are telescoping. You can get them
at NAPA and Sears, I think, as well as other auto and tool places (e.g.
Lowes and Home Depot), I think.
I don't know if there is enough room for these to be helpful in the
windshield vents though.
Jeff >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:41 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Why not simply BUY another screwdriver? 
mike
"Bruce L. Bergman" <blnospambergman.RemoveThis@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
news:92ovg399ulg28rr5j6u75ms1v18nedd2lf@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:31:06 -0000, jshock <joeshockey.RemoveThis@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
>>of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
>>how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
>>of the vent?
>>
>>Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>
> If you can see the item looking through the windshield, get a flat
> magnet that will pass through the defroster grille and a length of
> heavy copper wire - #14 or #12, and some electrical tape. One person
> on the inside doing the fishing, one on the outside guiding.
>
> Other than that, you'll have to root around under the dash and find
> a joint in the defroster duct that can be popped apart. Take your
> magnet and wire tool and fish for the screwdriver from there.
>
> --<< Bruce >>--
> >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:42 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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One could cut a hole in the windshield
mike
"Jeff" <kidsdoc2000.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:7sQPi.51$GR1.44@trnddc08...
> Ph@Boy wrote:
>> jshock wrote:
>>> Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
>>> of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
>>> how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
>>> of the vent?
>>>
>>> Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>>>
>> Try using a mirror and a magnet on a string.
>
> <...>
>
> You can also buy magnets that a on the end of a long shaft made to get
> lost parts. Some are flexible and some are telescoping. You can get them
> at NAPA and Sears, I think, as well as other auto and tool places (e.g.
> Lowes and Home Depot), I think.
>
> I don't know if there is enough room for these to be helpful in the
> windshield vents though.
>
> Jeff >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:55 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2.TakeThisOut@mailcity.com> wrote in message news:Rv6dncRl75eZZZLanZ2dnUVZ_oCvnZ2d@ptd.net...
> Why not simply BUY another screwdriver?
>
> mike
Unless it is loudly rattling around in there??!!
>
>
> "Bruce L. Bergman" <blnospambergman.TakeThisOut@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
> news:92ovg399ulg28rr5j6u75ms1v18nedd2lf@4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:31:06 -0000, jshock <joeshockey.TakeThisOut@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
>>>of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
>>>how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
>>>of the vent?
>>>
>>>Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>>
>> If you can see the item looking through the windshield, get a flat
>> magnet that will pass through the defroster grille and a length of
>> heavy copper wire - #14 or #12, and some electrical tape. One person
>> on the inside doing the fishing, one on the outside guiding.
>>
>> Other than that, you'll have to root around under the dash and find
>> a joint in the defroster duct that can be popped apart. Take your
>> magnet and wire tool and fish for the screwdriver from there.
>>
>> --<< Bruce >>--
>>
>
> >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:01 am
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Oct 12, 12:10 pm, "Ph@Boy" <u... RemoveThis @example.net> wrote:
> jshock wrote:
> > Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
> > of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
> > how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
> > of the vent?
>
> > Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>
> > Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>
> Try using a mirror and a magnet on a string. Have someone guide you from
> the outside looking through the windshield if you can see it. If not,
> you may have to try accessing it through the ducting that is fed by the
> fan, next to the cabin air filter by dropping down or removing the glove
> box door. Try accessing the ductwork there. You will have to remove one
> or more of the runs to the vent area, just loosen the clamp if it is,
> disconnect by pulling the duct down and shake it a bit. It might come
> out. I've had to resort to a vacuum on one occasion to remove dead mice
> / nest. It's not going to be fun. If all else fails, buy a new
> screwdriver or van (only joking). Good luck.
sucks out live mice too. >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:02 am
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Oct 12, 4:02 pm, "sharx35" <shar....DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "Mike Hunter" <mikehu....DeleteThis@mailcity.com> wrote in messagenews:Rv6dncRl75eZZZLanZ2dnUVZ_oCvnZ2d@ptd.net...
> > Why not simply BUY another screwdriver?
>
> > mike
>
> Unless it is loudly rattling around in there??!!
>
>
>
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> > "Bruce L. Bergman" <blnospamberg....DeleteThis@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
> >news:92ovg399ulg28rr5j6u75ms1v18nedd2lf@4ax.com...
> >> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:31:06 -0000, jshock <joeshoc....DeleteThis@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>>Recently a small screwdriver fell into the dashboard vent at the base
> >>>of the windshield (windshield defroster) in my van. Can anyone suggest
> >>>how I might retreive it? Is there any kind of easy access to the base
> >>>of the vent?
>
> >>>Vehicle is a 98 Toyota Sienna.
>
> >> If you can see the item looking through the windshield, get a flat
> >> magnet that will pass through the defroster grille and a length of
> >> heavy copper wire - #14 or #12, and some electrical tape. One person
> >> on the inside doing the fishing, one on the outside guiding.
>
> >> Other than that, you'll have to root around under the dash and find
> >> a joint in the defroster duct that can be popped apart. Take your
> >> magnet and wire tool and fish for the screwdriver from there.
>
> >> --<< Bruce >>--- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
train some mice to fetch it. >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 5:55 pm
Post subject: Re: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Why not simply BUY another screwdriver?
It was my LUCKY screwdriver.
> Unless it is loudly rattling around in there??!!
I haven't noticed it yet, but I'm sure my wife will start complaining
about "a rattling noise" pretty soon.
> train some mice to fetch it.
I tried pushing some mice thru the vent, but they were "Julienned" ; )
This all sounds like more work than it's worth. I was hoping there was
a hidden access panel somewhere specifically for cleaning out the
vent. Thanks for all the suggestions! >> Stay informed about: How to retrieve something lost in dash vent? |
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