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    AC condensation leak

    For the past year, ive been dealing with condensation leaking from my evap into my footwells (mostly on passenger side). However, yesterday after a 300 mile roadtrip, i noticed it was pouring water from the underside near the drivers side sideskirt any idea where this is from??
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    The ac is supposed to leak down through the center tunnel, though this rubber grommet. Perhaps that grommet is full/blocked?





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      #3
      Originally posted by liam821 View Post
      The ac is supposed to leak down through the center tunnel, though this rubber grommet. Perhaps that grommet is full/blocked?





      Here is it flipped over

      This had been my thought all along but the leak near the sideskirt yesterday doesnt make sense then. It was just pouring cold condensate but the drivers side carpet wasnt wet. Not ruling that out as likely thw problem but given the above im not sure if something else could be the cause before i go removing my dash
      Last edited by lemoose; 07-03-2020, 04:48 PM.
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        #4
        Ed, the carpet is quite thick in those areas, it is entirely possible it is wet on the underside and dry on the topside. There are also a couple of body plugs that could allow the water to leave the floorboard on that side. And as hot and humid as it has been in Texas I am seeing tons of condensation drain on cars lately.
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          Originally posted by George Hill View Post
          Ed, the carpet is quite thick in those areas, it is entirely possible it is wet on the underside and dry on the topside. There are also a couple of body plugs that could allow the water to leave the floorboard on that side. And as hot and humid as it has been in Texas I am seeing tons of condensation drain on cars lately.
          Thanks! that makes sense then.
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            #6
            The reason the passenger side is much more wet is because that's where the evaporator is. It's not likely to get the driver side wet at all.
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