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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:25 AM
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Condensed water output mystery (A/C)

Cabin Air condenses while it is being cooled. This water is being (mysteriously) pumped out: all service manuals keep total silence on this issue; at least I've found abs no reference. Who can tell:
- how it is done,
- what is this valve/sensor,
- where its wired.

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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:37 AM
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That looks to be the power steering pressure hose you have pictured here.The wiring is for the variable power assist control.{it give you less power assist at higher speeds for better road feel.}

I hope i answered your question.....
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
...I hope i answered your question.....
Abs right, I just jacked the car up to verify... Well, u answered ½... Still, where is the AC condensation water output?


Is it This hole down in the firewall? The location is on the other side AC evaporator...
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:09 AM
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yup.. that's the drain for the AC evaporator. it drips directly above the steering rack on the right side.

the fun one is when the plastic box collects condensation on the inside of the car and drips coooooold water on your toes in the summer!
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt93SE
yup.. that's the drain for the AC evaporator. it drips directly above the steering rack on the right side.

the fun one is when the plastic box collects condensation on the inside of the car and drips coooooold water on your toes in the summer!
Ok, thank you all.
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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cold water = no good at all
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtyErnie
cold water = no good at all
...the toes will vaporize it again. Better there than toastin TCU.
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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aye, but that's just a little bit. try falling into a near-frozen lake in october... but I digress....

cold water injection after a turbo/intercooler = VERY GOOD but that's adifferent topic entirely. bed time.
Old Jun 10, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt93SE
yup.. that's the drain for the AC evaporator. it drips directly above the steering rack on the right side.

the fun one is when the plastic box collects condensation on the inside of the car and drips coooooold water on your toes in the summer!
Matt: I rewised the pic; is it ok to illustrate the (9.) as the condensed water outlet (I am guessing its so?). See attached the pic.

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