a/c problem, water dripping fast under glove box
07-31-2006, 01:29 PM
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a/c problem, water dripping fast under glove box Hey folks. I got a problem. Water is pooling on my passenger side floor board. I noticed that when I remove the panel under the dash, behind the glove box, I can see water drip from a black box that is bolted around the dryer I believe. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? The water is dripping very fast, and is cold, like it might be condensation.
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07-31-2006, 01:52 PM
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AC condensation is normal, but it's supposed to drip outside the car - should see it under the car on the passenger side during/just after running the AC. There's a condensate drain tube that's kinda hard to find coming out of the firewall on the passenger side - bet yours is just clogged making it backup inside the car. Jack the car up and see if you can clear it.
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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28
AC condensation is normal, but it's supposed to drip outside the car - should see it under the car on the passenger side during/just after running the AC. There's a condensate drain tube that's kinda hard to find coming out of the firewall on the passenger side - bet yours is just clogged making it backup inside the car. Jack the car up and see if you can clear it.
08-01-2006, 12:54 PM
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Never tried finding mine, but it's supposed to be a small rubber drain, passenger side between the frame rail and the cat - gotta get under the car to find it.
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I have found the drain hole. Just to document its location for future folks I will explain in detail:
First, you will need to jack the car up, and jack it up high. I put mine on stands. The reason being, is that you will need to get under the car and look straight up at the passenger side cat. Once you have the car up on jacks, get under the car and look up at the header cat. Directly above it you will see a black plastic box. To the back of the box you will see a small drain hole. Mine actually had a drop of water about ot fall, and a piece of something white plugging it, so it was easy to see. You will need about 12-14in rod to clear it. Be Gentle, the heater core is in this box. I duct taped one of my small pick tools to a big flat tip screwdriver. This cleared it instantly. Good luck. Once it cleared, about a half cup of water came pouring out.
First, you will need to jack the car up, and jack it up high. I put mine on stands. The reason being, is that you will need to get under the car and look straight up at the passenger side cat. Once you have the car up on jacks, get under the car and look up at the header cat. Directly above it you will see a black plastic box. To the back of the box you will see a small drain hole. Mine actually had a drop of water about ot fall, and a piece of something white plugging it, so it was easy to see. You will need about 12-14in rod to clear it. Be Gentle, the heater core is in this box. I duct taped one of my small pick tools to a big flat tip screwdriver. This cleared it instantly. Good luck. Once it cleared, about a half cup of water came pouring out.
