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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Question Water Leaking after A/C use???

Hi guys! The other day I noticed my Z started leaving water deposits on the right hand side of the front area of the car. This is while using the A/C. Is this normal? I know cars tend to leak some water when using the A/C but I want to be certain this is normal for Zs.

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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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its normal man, well atleast i think so cause it happens to my z every once in awhile after using a/c
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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thank God! I was worried that the water from the radiator was going to be the problem. :- )
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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sheit now you got me paranoid with the above statement lol. seriously its pretty normal on all cars after a/c use.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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OMG... lol u guys serious.....
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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It's not "leaking water". That is condensation from the...wait...are you ready for this...? The condensor. That is the normal process of air-conditioning. Look at your home air-conditioner. There is a drain pipe on those also.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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^ lol, yes
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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you guys are great! thank you! despite the rather humorous statements made by some. I'm new at this and like you, one day I will know it all....
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Well, for starters, a "fart_canon" doesn't inspire much confidence...LOL.

And yes, if you can stand the heat, the info is great. S!
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by TreeFiddyZee
It's not "leaking water". That is condensation from the...wait...are you ready for this...? The condensor. That is the normal process of air-conditioning. Look at your home air-conditioner. There is a drain pipe on those also.

Actually, it's not from the condenser. It is from the evaporator. It drains down a tube in the evaporator case. But yes, it's normal.

The condenser is in front of the radiator and the refrigerant is a super heated vapor when it passes through the condenser, which cools it to a warm liquid state, hence the "condensation" happens inside, not outside.
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Originally Posted by crg914
Actually, it's not from the condenser. It is from the evaporator. It drains down a tube in the evaporator case. But yes, it's normal.

The condenser is in front of the radiator and the refrigerant is a super heated vapor when it passes through the condenser, which cools it to a warm liquid state, hence the "condensation" happens inside, not outside.
Doh! My bad.
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