Whats this, and whats possibly my problem

Started by Prospeeder, July 24, 2005, 12:34:55 PM

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Prospeeder

I have been having some elctrical issues, a dude on TGP forum here said somthing about a boot on the b+ termial of the altenator, or somthing like that, but im having problems, like if u press the brake, the interior lights and dash lights dim, or if the fans come on or u plug somthing into the cig lighter, the lights said dim, and the Antilock light is on, even tho i dont have a PM3 problem, so what is this? i found it under my car, its some kind of boot





1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL

4PASNU

I *think* that is the AC condenser drain boot.  I don't have my car here to verify that.  There is a tube that comes thru the firewall on the passenger side about 16 inches or so down from the top.  That boot slides over the tube.  I think it's there to minimize debris from getting in and to keep the water from just running down your firewall.
Mike Ruckhaber
Currently own a 1990 Black TGP Stock.
Previous owner of a 1989 TGP: FFP Dogbones, K&N, KVR rotors/pads. Exhaust: 3" hi-flo cat, Dynomax 2.5" Ultra Flo mufflers. 
2000 GTP

Invasion1

Condensation Drain for the Climate Control  8)

when your A/C (if it works....) produced water on the Evap Core it drains from that.

Prospeeder

1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL

Prospeeder

1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL

mfewtrail

Quote from: Prospeederi cant seem to find the tube...

If you have the motor rotated forward, you will find the hole where the ac drain tube sits about halfway down the firewall behind the alternator(it's in that general area).
'93 SE, '90 Black/tan TGP, & '90 Red/tan TGP

Prospeeder

so if i dont replace this, will it cause any harm?
1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL

mfewtrail

Quote from: Prospeederso if i dont replace this, will it cause any harm?

I'm not sure how things look behind the drain elbow, but I imagine water might be able to back up into the interior of the car without the elbow attached there.
'93 SE, '90 Black/tan TGP, & '90 Red/tan TGP

Prospeeder

are u serious, shit, why is it so freakin important?? what exactly does it do, like, direct the water, or keep dirt out or what
1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL

herb427sc

It is the final piece of the drain system.
If that is missing, the condensate from the AC will end up in the
padding in the carpet rather than on the ground ...

Prospeeder

oh my god, and i have to freaking rotate the motor forward to replace it, this one is ripped, thats why it fell off, uhhhg, stupid ass thing, this car is pissing me off
1990 TGP Chipped RU-1390 K&N
2001 Audi S4 Stage 2
1999 VW Beetle
1997 BMW 740iL

maddux31

welcome to POO.com (pissed off often.com).   I believe mine has been missing for 3 years and my carpent has never gotten wet, but I'm not telling you it will not happen.  TGP ownership is a love/hate kinda'  thing.  Anyways welcolme to POO.com.
reliving my youth searching for a TGP.