Air Conditioner Flood
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Air Conditioner Flood
Here's one I've not experienced in 35+ years of automobile ownership.
1997 ES300 with 148,000 miles, excellently maintained. Live in MD. Lately it's been VERY HOT (95+F) & very humid. When using the a/c, the passenger compartment floor gets SOAKED with water. SOPPING WET!!! The front passenger side as well gets wet. This is not a "weatherstripping" leak (my first thoughts).
Tonight, with family in car on a hot and humid evening, drove the car and used the a/c in the rain to dehumidify. While the a/c is in use, the floor of the passenger compartment becomes a small low pressure system (meteorological metaphor) and several towels must be used to soak up the water after a 15-25 mile drive when we get home. Not good at all.
We have identified that the cause is the a/c when we use it. This is obviously a problem! Has anybody experienced this, and what is the cause? Is this something I can repair myself? Need help before the bottom falls out!!! I have an OBD II code reader and get a "NO CODES" when reading the on-board computer. I am also extremely capable of performing car repairs as I do most of the maintanance myself. Help!!!!!
1997 ES300 with 148,000 miles, excellently maintained. Live in MD. Lately it's been VERY HOT (95+F) & very humid. When using the a/c, the passenger compartment floor gets SOAKED with water. SOPPING WET!!! The front passenger side as well gets wet. This is not a "weatherstripping" leak (my first thoughts).
Tonight, with family in car on a hot and humid evening, drove the car and used the a/c in the rain to dehumidify. While the a/c is in use, the floor of the passenger compartment becomes a small low pressure system (meteorological metaphor) and several towels must be used to soak up the water after a 15-25 mile drive when we get home. Not good at all.
We have identified that the cause is the a/c when we use it. This is obviously a problem! Has anybody experienced this, and what is the cause? Is this something I can repair myself? Need help before the bottom falls out!!! I have an OBD II code reader and get a "NO CODES" when reading the on-board computer. I am also extremely capable of performing car repairs as I do most of the maintanance myself. Help!!!!!
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Air Conditioner Flood: RESOLVED
Thanks for the tip on the evaporator drain plug. I changed the oil and filter, checked the tire pressure, and got under the car to complete the prep for my wife's trip to Pittsburgh. Clipped a coat hanger and measured off and marked one inch increments. I inserted it into the drain ~8in or so, and Wholaaa! At first a trickle. I teased it bit more and there must have been a 20 second flood of water that came rushing out. I estimate it was at least a gallon!
Needless to say, problem resolved. Trip went well and the a/c works great (again). My wife thanked me too (but this is not the forum) Thanks!!!
Needless to say, problem resolved. Trip went well and the a/c works great (again). My wife thanked me too (but this is not the forum) Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by zzzzkev
Thanks for the tip on the evaporator drain plug. I changed the oil and filter, checked the tire pressure, and got under the car to complete the prep for my wife's trip to Pittsburgh. Clipped a coat hanger and measured off and marked one inch increments. I inserted it into the drain ~8in or so, and Wholaaa! At first a trickle. I teased it bit more and there must have been a 20 second flood of water that came rushing out. I estimate it was at least a gallon!
Needless to say, problem resolved. Trip went well and the a/c works great (again). My wife thanked me too (but this is not the forum) Thanks!!!
Needless to say, problem resolved. Trip went well and the a/c works great (again). My wife thanked me too (but this is not the forum) Thanks!!!
Cheers.
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Do I have to jack up the car and look underneath the firewall to find it?
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Thanks for the tip on the evaporator drain plug. I changed the oil and filter, checked the tire pressure, and got under the car to complete the prep for my wife's trip to Pittsburgh. Clipped a coat hanger and measured off and marked one inch increments. I inserted it into the drain ~8in or so, and Wholaaa! At first a trickle. I teased it bit more and there must have been a 20 second flood of water that came rushing out. I estimate it was at least a gallon!
Needless to say, problem resolved. Trip went well and the a/c works great (again). My wife thanked me too (but this is not the forum) Thanks!!!
Needless to say, problem resolved. Trip went well and the a/c works great (again). My wife thanked me too (but this is not the forum) Thanks!!!
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