AC Drain Tube
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Drifting
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From: Terrell North Carolina
AC Drain Tube
I have seen a lot of questions on the A/C Drain lately. Last year I cleaned my drain with a short wire and all was well. The big question, can I take an air hose with low pressure and blow up the drain hose to make sure it is clear. The utter is so small that I am thinking of cutting the end off to make sure it does not stop up again. Thoughts?
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From: Waldorf MD
Originally Posted by cliff_ford
The best thing to do is to put a vac. on it and suck out the blockage. That's what I did and I got out a small slime mould pellet.
Just blowing debris into system only prolongs problem.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Just blowing debris into system only prolongs problem.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Here ya go!!!!!!!!!
The drain tube is on the passengers side of the fire wall. The flash light is shining on the area where it is located. Its best to reach it from under the car. If you have headers, get it from the TOP!!!
Is on the fire wall where the light is shining. Look in the recessed area highlighted by the light!
BC
The drain tube is on the passengers side of the fire wall. The flash light is shining on the area where it is located. Its best to reach it from under the car. If you have headers, get it from the TOP!!!
Is on the fire wall where the light is shining. Look in the recessed area highlighted by the light!
BC
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Had the A/C leak into the passenger footwell problem yesterday. Pulled the carpet back to let everything dry.
I yanked the drain hose this morning and sure enough it was clogged with a slimeball. My question... how do I get the drain hose back on! Do I install from on top or do I have to get underneath the car? I'm pulled it from the top, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to get it back on.
Since the leak my Security light comes on whenever I start the car and does NOT go out. I unhooked battery last night and rehooked it this morning... no change. I tried to pull the ECM to make sure it was dry... how the heck to I unhook the three wire bundles connected to the left side??!?! Any and all help is appreciated.
I yanked the drain hose this morning and sure enough it was clogged with a slimeball. My question... how do I get the drain hose back on! Do I install from on top or do I have to get underneath the car? I'm pulled it from the top, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to get it back on.
Since the leak my Security light comes on whenever I start the car and does NOT go out. I unhooked battery last night and rehooked it this morning... no change. I tried to pull the ECM to make sure it was dry... how the heck to I unhook the three wire bundles connected to the left side??!?! Any and all help is appreciated.
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From: Hattiesburg MS
All three bundles have a clip that you need to depress to pull them out. They can be a bit hard to remove but as long as you are pressing the clip, you can get them out. Take it out and make sure it is dry. I just got done replacing mine due to it getting wet and fried. PM Bill Curlee, he was of great assistance with troubleshooting mine. Good luck! 
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Originally Posted by mayberry
All three bundles have a clip that you need to depress to pull them out. They can be a bit hard to remove but as long as you are pressing the clip, you can get them out. Take it out and make sure it is dry. I just got done replacing mine due to it getting wet and fried. PM Bill Curlee, he was of great assistance with troubleshooting mine. Good luck!
Thanks... any tips for re-installing the A/C drain tube that comes out of the firewall? Can I run the A/C without the tube?
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From: Dallas area Texas
a/c drain line...
My problem is different, in that it is draining fine, but it is draining cold water onto my SS headers, and sizzling on there until the headers cool down. Aside from the annoyance of the dripping, sizzling sound, I'm wondering if the hot metal meeting the cold water will eventually crack the steel? Anyone else experiencing this?
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From: Hattiesburg MS
Originally Posted by ytwokc5
Thanks... any tips for re-installing the A/C drain tube that comes out of the firewall? Can I run the A/C without the tube?
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Originally Posted by ytwokc5
Had the A/C leak into the passenger footwell problem yesterday. Pulled the carpet back to let everything dry.
I yanked the drain hose this morning and sure enough it was clogged with a slimeball. My question... how do I get the drain hose back on! Do I install from on top or do I have to get underneath the car? I'm pulled it from the top, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to get it back on.
Since the leak my Security light comes on whenever I start the car and does NOT go out. I unhooked battery last night and rehooked it this morning... no change. I tried to pull the ECM to make sure it was dry... how the heck to I unhook the three wire bundles connected to the left side??!?! Any and all help is appreciated.
I yanked the drain hose this morning and sure enough it was clogged with a slimeball. My question... how do I get the drain hose back on! Do I install from on top or do I have to get underneath the car? I'm pulled it from the top, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to get it back on.
Since the leak my Security light comes on whenever I start the car and does NOT go out. I unhooked battery last night and rehooked it this morning... no change. I tried to pull the ECM to make sure it was dry... how the heck to I unhook the three wire bundles connected to the left side??!?! Any and all help is appreciated.
HTH,
Robert
BTW, I would keep the hose and just snip off a little of the rubber to make the opening larger.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Sounds like you're working on the BCM, (Body Control Module), not the PCM. You're definitely checking the right things.
HTH,
Robert
BTW, I would keep the hose and just snip off a little of the rubber to make the opening larger.
HTH,
Robert
BTW, I would keep the hose and just snip off a little of the rubber to make the opening larger.
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From: Memphis Tennessee
Can I get to the tube without raising the car?
I don't have moisture in the car, just a bad smell when I get in the car the next day. If I remember to turn off the compressor the last mile or so of my ride, it doesn't smell the next day.
How do I get to it to check?
I don't have moisture in the car, just a bad smell when I get in the car the next day. If I remember to turn off the compressor the last mile or so of my ride, it doesn't smell the next day.
How do I get to it to check?
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From: montreal quebec
Originally Posted by LS6WeekendWarrior
My problem is different, in that it is draining fine, but it is draining cold water onto my SS headers, and sizzling on there until the headers cool down. Aside from the annoyance of the dripping, sizzling sound, I'm wondering if the hot metal meeting the cold water will eventually crack the steel? Anyone else experiencing this?
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
Originally Posted by LS6WeekendWarrior
My problem is different, in that it is draining fine, but it is draining cold water onto my SS headers, and sizzling on there until the headers cool down. Aside from the annoyance of the dripping, sizzling sound, I'm wondering if the hot metal meeting the cold water will eventually crack the steel? Anyone else experiencing this?
No damage to them..
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From: Cedar Park Texas
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what a great feature! For those of us who live where humidity is rampant.
after a few hours of driving around Yesterday my friend started complaining about his feet being wet.
Pulled the hose and at least 8oz of water came pouring out
Yep! it had some white sludge in it.
I figure the hose is designed to keep dirt out so I am not in a hurry to replace, but the next time its on a lift I will have it re-attached.
after a few hours of driving around Yesterday my friend started complaining about his feet being wet.
Pulled the hose and at least 8oz of water came pouring out
Yep! it had some white sludge in it.
I figure the hose is designed to keep dirt out so I am not in a hurry to replace, but the next time its on a lift I will have it re-attached.
