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Old 07-07-2011 | 08:47 PM
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I have been seeing alot of water under my truck there is a tube coming out of the firewall for the condensation from the ac I know it is suppose to have water coming out but is alot of water normal I have a 2007 dodge ram 1500 thanks
 
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Old 07-07-2011 | 10:32 PM
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Well a lot isn't usually normal. This usually indicates there is too much humid air inside the evaporator case from seal leak or maybe the heater core is getting warm and the refrigerant trying to cool off the evaporator core and is causing the condensation. i believe only one of your heater hoses should be hot and the other cooler. You might want to consider installing a valve on the main inlet hose so you know the hot coolant isn't entering the heater core. This will not harm the coolant system at all.
 
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Old 07-08-2011 | 10:02 PM
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What do you mean a valve where would I install that
 
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Old 07-08-2011 | 10:11 PM
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A manual shut off valve. and this would go on the heater hose. if i can find a picture of where the vavle will go i will post it for you.
 
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Old 07-08-2011 | 10:13 PM
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Don't touch anyting and don't install a valve. Sorry badblackRam. I mean if there is a problem, why not actually fix it correctly rather than patching it with an oddball repair? My 2008 leaves a puddle on the ground in no time, especially if it'shumid outside. My accumulaor sweats like crazy sometimes I have 9600miles and I promise there isn't anything wrong with my truck. Fill up 1/2qt of water and pour it on your driveway..You'll see that it's WAY more than what is dripping due to condensation. Puddled water on the ground usually looks like more than what is there.
 

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Old 07-09-2011 | 02:22 PM
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OK Thankyou for your help was just wondering
 
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Old 07-09-2011 | 11:01 PM
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It sweats a lot, especially if it is really humid and you do not use the recirc setting to use inside air. As long as it's just water and not antifreeze, then you are good to go.
 




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