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Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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AC leaking excessive amount of water?

I'm not sure if this is normal but my car is leaking water non stop for the past 10 minutes (~1.5 cup of water) after being turned on for 15 minutes. Is something busted?
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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I have a little bit of water dripping from mine too after using it for a while. I think it's just condensation from the a/c, but don't quote me on that. A cup and a half seems a little excessive.
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bremner44
I have a little bit of water dripping from mine too after using it for a while. I think it's just condensation from the a/c, but don't quote me on that. A cup and a half seems a little excessive.
true about the condensation...i'm not sure if it's supposed to leak QUITE that much, but have you ever looked at all the cars on the road like when you're at a stoplight on a hot day? the water is non-stop dripping out of them..i'm sure it would eventually amount to what your car is putting out...
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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I notice that mine leaks a pretty good amount after shut off. I don't think its a problem - just alot of condensation.
Old Aug 19, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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I think it depends on the humidity. I have a little cooler for my room and some days it will just dump water out after its turned off and others very little.
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Probably depends on the humidity and maybe the way you parked after you finished driving. The water from the evaparator(under the dasy) drips into a tray and there is a hose usually connected in the front. If you were parking nose down then I'm sure you got all the water out of the tray.
Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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humidity, recirc, fan speed and a few other things will affect how much water condenses on your evap, and drips to the ground.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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I know mine drips a ton when it is really humid. Left a big puddle in my garage the other night
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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in any case, it is a good thing. that means: your drain plug is freely open so it won't be backing up any time soon and that your a/c is getting nice and cold. lots of water = cold a/c... usually.
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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Just think if you ever get stuck out the middle of the sahara - how glad you'll be that you'll have a river of life flowing out from under you max!
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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I would think its just condensation too because look at the extreme change in temperature. So more water is ok
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