A/C Drain Clogged? How do I fix this dripping? (8 Viewers)

[schmeb2000]

Hello, so it just recently rained and I noticed a puddle on my passenger side car mat. I was running the a/c as it’s hot out. It also made a weird gurgling noise when I ran it. I’m not sure if gurgling is the right word but it sounded weird. It kept dripping so I decided to shut it off and deal with the heat. I didn’t want to break the a/c as this is the first time I’ve experienced a/c in a car I own. Hence not knowing what’s happening or how to fix. I’ve read a few posts on where the a/c drain is and such but nothing on this specific problem. I attached photos of what I’m seeing it’s coming from the black box (evaporator box?). Let me know if you guys have any solutions

 

[leveeguy]

Thread 'Need some help about "A/C condenser/evaporator drain leak under glove box" fixing.'

Aug 15, 2020

Hi, I already take off the evaporator cover, I have a couple of questions about how to put it back:

1. Should I put back the new cover from the top? I already took off that cover from the bottom with the top plastic standpoint cut, because I will replace this cover anyway so that cut does not matter, but I really don't think "taking off it from the bottom down direction" is the right way to do this.

2. Where is the new gasket sit in? and what order should I follow to do that? should I put the gasket in the channel of the evaporator case firstly (not the cover we took off, I mean the part...

• zhloea
• Replies: 3
• Forum: 100-Series Cruisers

This thread should help you get started.

 

[x8o8drifter]

Almost certain its the seal that just deteriorated over time. My friends LC did the same before we resealed it.
But could also be wrong.
Is it a LC or LX?
Alot of the TLC 100's didn't come with cabin filters from what I understand.
@cruiserpatch had some for sale on his site and that also came with a new OEM seal. If you want the part numbers.

 

[schmeb2000]

Almost certain its the seal that just deteriorated over time. My friends LC did the same before we resealed it.
But could also be wrong.
Is it a LC or LX?
Alot of the TLC 100's didn't come with cabin filters from what I understand.
@cruiserpatch had some for sale on his site and that also came with a new OEM seal. If you want the part numbers.

It’s a LC. And yes the part number would be great

 

[Malleus]

The drain is on the firewall, in the engine compartment; it's blocked. This is a maintenance item.

Use a long, flexible tool (a wire or pipe cleaner) and clean it from the engine compartment side. Alternately, but only if you enjoy disassembling things for no reason, you can clean it from the interior end by running something through it, or using compressed air; it's just a tube. Resist the temptation to blow into it from the engine compartment side.

 

[x8o8drifter]

It’s a LC. And yes the part number would be great

Evap core seal. 88578-47040
Cabin filters if you decide you need them. And yes it takes 2. 88568-60010 (DENSO 4531001)
And here's his vid on taking it out.
Not sure if you need the new cover to use the filters or not.
New cover. 88891-60040 (replaces 88891-60080)
Access panel. (Goes on new cover) To change out filters in the future so you don't have to remove everything again. 88891-60060 (88891-60050)

But yes, the drain may be clogged too. I was dumb and assumed you checked/cleaned that already.

 

[cruiserpatch]

You can also use FIPG to reseal the cover. FWIW I've had better luck with a form-in-place-gasket than with the OE gasket itself.

The foam gaskets just don't seem to last very long