2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission A/C wetting carpet

[KcoleKennyc]

Wife's 98. 5 2500 is wetting the right front carpet. I checked the drain and it seemed clear. Ran several hundred miles one night without the a/c and it stayed dry. When it is on, the carpet gets wet. Can't seem to find where it is coming from, has anyone had this problem?

 

[Tinman]

It was the drain when mine did that. You sure it isn't blocked.

 

[GAmes]

I think that over the years the seal on the firewal dries out and allows the dripping water that is blown back to get inside the truck. I found a rubber elbow of the right size and clamped it to the drain nipple. A short piece of hose will work also.

 

[B.G. Smith]

If you have access to compressed air, hold a blow nozzle at the drain exit and hit it with a blast of air. The drain may be crusted over inside the housing. Not a good idea to stick anything up in there. bg

 

[Missouri Mule]

Mine did that going to KC one time when I got to KC I put a 6 inch heater hose on the ac drain it helped but the carpet still got wet. When I got back home I put a 2 ft heater hose on it that stopped it (clamped it on).

 

[davemac]

After you clamp that hose on and solve your problem it`s a good idea to pull up your carpet and get it completely dry so it doesn`t grow moldor mildew.

 

[Road Dog]

I use a plastic cable tie (aka zap strap) to clean the drain. Flexible & stiff. Some people add an elbow or tubing the tube at the firewall because weird air flow at speed keeps it from draining.

 

[FClanton]

I posted the same issue a few months ago. The excellent advice from the forum led me to purchase a 5/8" heater hose with a 90 degree bend from NAPA. I think the part number is 9808. It was around 12-13 dollars but the bend is perfect. I attached this to the condenser drain and put a hose clamp on it. I put an electrical cable tie on the lower portion to secure it to a non sprung attachment. This completely fixed the problem with mine. Hope it works for you.

 

[JMcCoy]

I posted the same issue a few months ago. The excellent advice from the forum led me to purchase a 5/8" heater hose with a 90 degree bend from NAPA. I think the part number is 9808. It was around 12-13 dollars but the bend is perfect. I attached this to the condenser drain and put a hose clamp on it.



That is what I did. So far it works perfect.

 

[Alan Reagan]

I posted the same issue a few months ago. The excellent advice from the forum led me to purchase a 5/8" heater hose with a 90 degree bend from NAPA. I think the part number is 9808. It was around 12-13 dollars but the bend is perfect. I attached this to the condenser drain and put a hose clamp on it.



That is what I did. So far it works perfect.

Great solution. I did it to my 05. The factory drain line is too short.

 

[WBodine]

Same as above add a long hose. Problem solved.

 

[MMori]

Can someone describe where the factory drain is... ? I think mine may be leaking, too as the passenger side carpet is wet.

Thanks.

 

[Texis]

The drain is located behind the plastic fender flare, on the passenger side firewall. Mine plugs from time to time and I use anything on hand to clean it out. Typically a paper clip.



Mine was leaking into the cabin as well (when not plugged) I made a seal with a small round piece of old wet suit material, cut it in the shape of a donut and slide it over the drain tube. No leaks in several years now.

 

[MMori]

Thank Texis... . I will look there!

 

[Tractorat]

I could never find it until someone pointed it out to me the other day. And if the a/c wasnt running at the time, I still dont think I would have seen it.



On my truck, it comes right out of the firewall right behind what I think is probably the compressor. I expected to find the tube to be in a verticle position. But it is horizontal coming out of the firewall.

 

[MMori]

Thank Tractorat... because I can't find it... !! I'll go back out and try again... !

 

[MMori]

Yes, thank Tractorat... I found it!

 

[Tractorat]

When it was pointed out to me, if the a/c hadnt been running and the tube dripping, I dont think I would have noticed it. I had to stand on a stool and use a flashlight to see it. Good luck