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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:30 PM
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Was out yesterday in 2000 C5. 100 degree day and after about 2 hours of running the A/C, a slight drip was noticed on passenger side near the front of the door.I could not locate the drain or source and could not get under to look. Any suggestions?
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Not sure where you're located but I'd suspect compensation from the humidity and heat.
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North Carolina, is there any preventative maintenance I can do to prevent?
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Originally Posted by DERIII
Was out yesterday in 2000 C5. 100 degree day and after about 2 hours of running the A/C, a slight drip was noticed on passenger side near the front of the door.I could not locate the drain or source and could not get under to look. Any suggestions?
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You mean water dripping under the car?
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 04:43 PM
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Inside the passenger compartment on the floor towards the dash
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Just happened to me. Clean udders and a/c drain. They are clogged.
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^^^^This is what I would suggest to start with.^^^^
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on what ttiros said. Ensure those items are OK and the water should disappear from inside the car.

And moved over to Tech.
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Thanks, How do I clear the drain? What are udders?
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Here is a video on cleaning the udders.

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Wow, thanks so much.
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Originally Posted by ttiros
Just happened to me. Clean udders and a/c drain. They are clogged.
Chances are it's the A/C drain.
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This is likely caused by the AC condensate drain being plugged. It is on the passenger side firewall below the exhaust manifold, a 90 degree rubber elbow. Difficult to reach from above, easier from below.

You can see a picture of the 90 degree rubber condensate elbow in post # 7 below. Read through it all.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nger-side.html

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