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How long will water drip under the truck after AC has run?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Madjik_Man, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I've never seen it like this before.

    There's a good amount of water under my truck, and it's still dripping. It has been over 4 hours since I parked it in my driveway after driving home with the AC on.

    Should I be worried?
     
  2. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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  3. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    Just kidding. Never mind me. I have no idea. But 4 hours does seem like a long time....
     
  4. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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    No, how high was the humidity?
    The more humid it is the more condinsation you will have.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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    It is abnormally humid here today.
     
  6. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    Seems pretty normal
     
  7. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    Your fine.
     
  8. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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    Thanks Fletch.

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  9. Jul 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    Be thankful! that means everything is working good!
    hint, in the winter or at least once a month it helps to turn the air on for a few minutes to lub everything up.
     
  10. Jul 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    I have to run the defrost in the winter almost all the time.
     
  11. Jul 25, 2012 at 8:45 PM
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    I have done all the hi-pro mods for a life time, since I got this truck at a great price, I will be happy with showroom new.
    I might be wrong with this, but I was always told to run it on cold max for just a few minutes once a month, just like the 4wheel drive (which my dad never did) it helps with the lubrication of the condenser and all the parts and it helps on any build up in the lines or dryer, its better than being off for 5months.. seals and gaskets do dry out. and I never thought about it till i looked in the owners manual about engaging the 4x4 one a month to keep it smooth.
    I am surprised my dad never had any seal leaks on his trucks, because you NEVER engaged the 4x4 until it was absolutely necessary. (then its too late and you are stuck on the northern end of Ocracoke island, and I had to walk over 5 miles to the coast guard station/ferry terminal. man could not leave so i had to walk back, but some other fisherman helped my dad out, and they laid in on him, told him they had never seen a toyota stuck before, and stuff like that.
     
  12. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:05 AM
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    A little info on AC systems:
    Condensation is normal. the more humidity, the more water. As long as your AC system is running, you will have water dripping out the drain. It is perfectly normal, and you have nothing to worry about.

    As for running your AC system in the winter: If you use your defroster, then your compressor is running. Your defroster takes the humid air that it draws in, dehumidifies it with the AC system, then heats it before blowing it on your windshield. this allows warm, dry air to help remove the fog on the inside of your windshield. So if you use your defroster on a regular basis in the winter, then your compressor will be fine.
     
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  13. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:21 AM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Make sure your drain line is clear of obstructions and you'll be fine.

    The AC is on when you run the defrost. No need to cycle it in the winter if you use the front defroster regularly.
     
  14. Jul 26, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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    I know mine has been pouring water lately, especially now that i'm back in the sub-tropics. It's like a deadly lake under my truck where my a/c condensation run off is mixing with my dripping differential gear oil lol.
     
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    It’s 60 outside but my truck has been under the sun and it was warm. I turn the ac on to 75 after 20
    Minutes of driving I parked and observed for 20-30 minutes but no drainage. It this normal? Thank you.
     

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