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Old May 5, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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Took the Vette (all stock 2003 coupe) to run a few errands this morning, and about 30 minutes after putting it back in the garage I noticed a long stream of water on the garage floor. It's the telltale sign of condensation from the AC, which I was running the entire time on a 70-degree somewhat humid day. I wouldn't be worried except this was way more than a puddle. It was a long stream of clear water flowing the length of the car. Is it normal for these cars to show an excessive amount of condensation like this? Or is there something I need to check out.
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Originally Posted by Harley6
Took the Vette (all stock 2003 coupe) to run a few errands this morning, and about 30 minutes after putting it back in the garage I noticed a long stream of water on the garage floor. It's the telltale sign of condensation from the AC, which I was running the entire time on a 70-degree somewhat humid day. I wouldn't be worried except this was way more than a puddle. It was a long stream of clear water flowing the length of the car. Is it normal for these cars to show an excessive amount of condensation like this? Or is there something I need to check out.
It isn't always how hot, but how much Humidity ?????
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Old May 5, 2016 | 07:10 PM
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Sounds normal on a humid day.atleast your udders ain't cloged
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Old May 5, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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If it is clear water...not some other fluid then nothing to worry about. There is no clear water source from your car except AC condensate. (or some residual water from washing your Corvette)

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Old May 5, 2016 | 10:13 PM
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If it is clear water...not some other fluid then nothing to worry about. There is no clear water source from your car except AC condensate. (or some residual water from washing your Corvette)
Yeah, it's all clear.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 03:03 AM
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I live in NY and some days it would make a river.....no problem at all.
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