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Old 04-30-2012, 10:49 PM
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Water dripping

Here I go again clear fluid stains on drive way ( water) ?
Just under passenger side , right hand drive , also now from driver side and rear , checked coolant level and windscreen wash levels , all good .
Constant drips after a drive , any ideas ?
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Old 05-01-2012, 12:02 AM
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Air conditioning condensate.
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Old 05-01-2012, 05:03 AM
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Drips even when car is parked. And dripping constantly for the last 2 weeks. A/c not in use just heating.
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Old 05-01-2012, 01:03 PM
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1. AC will run even when heat is on to dehumidify the air... condensate will drain.

2. After parking, condensate continues to drain for up to a few hours.

3. Why would you not SIMPLY slide under the car and identify the pipes/holes/spots that are dripping this mystery fluid. Take a picture. Or look on realoem for the location of the condensate drip lines to see if these are them.

4. Or take it to the dealer.....
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Old 05-01-2012, 10:28 PM
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Just put a piece of paper or towel under where it drips. See what color the fluid is, as fluids in a modern car only mean certain things. From the top of my head,

Blue: Windshield wiper fluid
Brown or black: Engine oil
Red: Transmission fluid or brake fluid
Green, orange, yellow: Radiator anti-freeze
Clear: Water, Diesel exhaust fluid (urea), or some brands of windshield wiper fluid
Oily yellow: fuel
Yellow-clear, non-oily: rust + water
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