2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Lake under passenger seat on '02

[Billy Diesel]

While wiring in a CB antenna, I noticed that the carpet padding was soaked with water. Passenger side was the worst by far. The sound-deadening rubber mat with high density foam going up the passenger foot well/firewall was soaked too, but not on the drivers side.



I did a search and found information on the third brake light and the AC drain being the main culprits. The only problem is that it was mainly happening with '99s. I don't have time to tackle this project this weekend, but I am going to fix this and dry it out next weekend.



Where is the AC drain on my '02? Just add a length of heater hose like on the '99s to solve that problem? I will just take some RTV to the third brake light. Any other places I should look? Next time it rains I will look at the window and passenger door.



TIA

Will

 

[Tom W]

Remove the air filter box and you will see the AC drain sitcking out of the firewall below the three plugs to the PC module.



I think you will need something a little larger than heater hose. The plastic hose from Home Depot works well, you will need about 12" to 18" and a hose clamp. Very easy fix.

 

[redram]

Mainly happening with '99's? Hell, it happens with all second gen Rams, from 94 to 2002 as far as I can tell.



Just like the 'accurate' and 'reliable' fuel sending unit.



Happened in my 96, a freind's 95, and a host of others.

 

[crabman]

Drain hose for A/C

NAPA #9808 cost about $10.

5/8" hose with a 90* formed bend 3" x 14" fits on A/C drain.

Get under truck with flashlight and locate drain. Slip hose onto drain with S. S. hose clamp attached to hose. 1/4" drive with 12" ext. and socket that fits hose clamp. Max fix is 15 minutes.



crabman

 

[hammersley]

photo's please

can someone show us the photo's for this fix?????

 

[Billy Diesel]

Thanks for the help guys.