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Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 2:21 pm
by Bluestreak
Hi everyone, does anyone know if there is a drain for any condensed water that could be trapped in the front heater/cooling unit at the front of the car?. my bongo gives out a bit of a smell when you first put the heater controls to the hot setting.
I wondered if it was water laying in the bottom of the heater unit. The coolant level does not move from month to month so don't believe it is a coolant leak of any sort.
cheers
Re: Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:26 pm
by francophile1947
It's probably bacteria. Gently clean the heater matrix and use your aircon regularly. You can also get aircon cleaner, but regular use is better and keeps the aircon in good condition.
Re: Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:40 pm
by Bluestreak
Thanks, is it relatively easy to get to the heater matrix?
Re: Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:49 pm
by Northern Bongolow
about 20 mins get you in to it. remove the fan unit and service that while your in there.
Re: Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:12 pm
by teenmal
Hi Bluestreak,
This might be worth a go,I used something similar about 2 years ago worked OK
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aircon-Cleaner-an ... 27abde758b
Cheers
Re: Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:15 pm
by missfixit70
Chances are the matrix is clagged up, every one I've seen has been, spend an hour or two cleaning it out properly, & you'll have a smell free system & it'll probably be much better airflow & cooler too.
Re: Air condioning Drain for condensate
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:14 am
by lazyb5