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My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Okay, so I’m driving along, minding my own business (Don't I always?). It’s pretty hot outside, so the A/C is blasting away, blows pretty cold. I go for a quick right turn and BLAM!...my right foot freezes! Actually, it’s soaking wet—from ice water! I conclude that it’s obviously condensation off of the evaporator; apparently has no where to drain. My question is: is the condensation normal? If so, IS there a drain for it, and perchance could it be clogged?

My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Reply #1
Yes yes and yes.

My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Reply #2
Lol!...Succinct and to the point! Love it!....Well, thanks, that answers those questions!...now I guess I gotta get under the dash and find the drain tube....any pointers before I get to rippin stuff out?

My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Reply #3
Drain tube exits into the engine compartment... It's down low, about where the fire wall curves under, just about directly below the AC lines...

My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Reply #4
Here it is. Big rubber plug with a short snout in the middle. You can probably reach it from under the hood, squeeze and wiggle it, or shove a pencil up the snout to dislodge any  plugging it up.
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My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Reply #5
Cool! Thank you all for your comments! It's been a great help!

 

My A/C is giving me cold feet!

Reply #6
Okay, I finally got under the hood this weekend. I found the drain tube and snaked a piece of antenna inside...I'd say I pushed it in about an inch before I got a steady stream of water coming out! I'd say about 1/3 of water or so was under the dash!...things are much better now! Thanks again for the help guys!