Hi -- working on my daughters "New" 1998 Ram.. (1500).. mostly electrical now.. door/window switches.. so looking for knowledge prior to breaking too many things I'll have to replace later..

 

Welcome to DF. Be sure to check out the 2nd gen Ram section. Lots of good info there.

 

Of course I've read some of the many posts on this topic... It's where I begin this journey.. Things to do then:
taste the wet!
Inspect AC condensate drain lines.
Check for failed gaskets.
We're in hawaii.... nothing rusts here, and it never rains...
That being said... it normally occurs when the defroster is running -- and there is some undefined issue with the ac... Oh, well... daddy will fix it...
Thanks for the heads up on the generational issue...

 

What part of Hawaii and yes it rains here and if you dont keep your truck cleaned and waxed it will rust from salt in air

 

.. Hawaii.. Oahu, Manoa,... issue seems to be
related to the condesate.. Rain eliminated as issue. Hot day no AC running.. just fan.. I need to "Find"the drain hose... any clues... ??

 

Welcome to DF

The drain line can be found on the lower part of the firewall in the engine compartment, pass side below the heater hoses.

 

Hiya and welcome to the forums, you can have any information from here you want.

 

Good News, I found the Drain -- and I wish it gushed water when I probed it.. So I can't immediately declare progress. However, I can report that when the AC or heater/defrost is running, Cool air flows out this hose.
and some small water.
Does this sound Normal?

 

Yup..

 

That is indeed normal i guess. Wonder for how long that's gonna last..



Tevida