Unconnected Wires in idle ECU compartment

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Originally Posted by ifelder

I think i'll be able to find the drain from this post http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?39...ter-everywhere but what is the best way to clear it out? Do i need to snake the drain from the other end (I assume connected to the condenser), or can I just use something like a coat hanger to clear it from the output side on the trunk side?

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There are two drains - the one mentioned in that thread is the windshield drain that opens just over the gas tank/fuel pump.

The other one is the condensate drain that is a small tube between the heater box and the floor inside the car. Usually hidden by the carpet. You can heat the tube and then pull it down and out of the way, at that point you can gently snake the drain hole and blow compressed air into the drain from outside the car which will clear the elbow between the body and frame. This will also blow a blob of crap upwards in the car so be sure to cover the opening with a rag or you'll end up with mud in the interior. It won't be much, but it doesn't take much to plug the elbow.

Also check the cowl below the glass. If any of the screws and rubber grommets are missing, it leaves a 1/8" hole into the car and rainwater will find it. Also be sure the hole where the wiper hose comes through is tight.

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Originally Posted by DMCMW Dave

There are two drains - the one mentioned in that thread is the windshield drain that opens just over the gas tank/fuel pump.

The other one is the condensate drain that is a small tube between the heater box and the floor inside the car. Usually hidden by the carpet. You can heat the tube and then pull it down and out of the way, at that point you can gently snake the drain hole and blow compressed air into the drain from outside the car which will clear the elbow between the body and frame. This will also blow a blob of crap upwards in the car so be sure to cover the opening with a rag or you'll end up with mud in the interior. It won't be much, but it doesn't take much to plug the elbow.

Also check the cowl below the glass. If any of the screws and rubber grommets are missing, it leaves a 1/8" hole into the car and rainwater will find it. Also be sure the hole where the wiper hose comes through is tight.

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Is the condensate drain tube found on the passenger side center console area? Small black elbow tube coming out of what I assume is the AC system (I'll need to look at my manual to familiarize myself with the system) and going into the frame downwards?

Yes . The elbow part is below the fiberglass above the frame. From inside the car it appears to be a tiny funnel


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Anyone have any pictures of the condensate drain tube, top or bottom, or of that area in general? I tried to clear mine after a leak developed, but couldn't find either end (top or bottom).

Apparently the PO had cut the tube inside the car near the passenger foot well (so to clear it), then repaired the tube. I found this a few years ago after I started to have drain problems.

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Originally Posted by citizen

Anyone have any pictures of the condensate drain tube...
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I realized later that I hijacked the thread. Apologies to all, and will watch closer next time.

Thomas

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Originally Posted by citizen

Anyone have any pictures of the condensate drain tube, top or bottom, or of that area in general? I tried to clear mine after a leak developed, but couldn't find either end (top or bottom).

Apparently the PO had cut the tube inside the car near the passenger foot well (so to clear it), then repaired the tube. I found this a few years ago after I started to have drain problems.

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The second picture has a 5/8 ID hose shoved over the end of the drain tube coming out of the frame that I stuck in a shopvac.

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Originally Posted by ifelder

The second picture has a 5/8 ID hose shoved over the end of the drain tube coming out of the frame that I stuck in a shopvac.

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Great, just what I needed. Thanks!

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