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GENERAL => Problems & Solutions => Topic started by: Prospeeder on July 24, 2005, 12:34:55 PM

Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Prospeeder on July 24, 2005, 12:34:55 PM
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

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Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: 4PASNU on July 24, 2005, 05:35:12 PM
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.
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Invasion1 on July 24, 2005, 06:21:16 PM
Condensation Drain for the Climate Control  8)

when your A/C (if it works....) produced water on the Evap Core it drains from that.
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Prospeeder on July 24, 2005, 07:14:31 PM
oh ok, can i just slip it back on?
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Prospeeder on July 25, 2005, 04:41:21 PM
i cant seem to find the tube...
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: mfewtrail on July 25, 2005, 09:51:38 PM
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).
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Prospeeder on July 26, 2005, 04:29:38 PM
so if i dont replace this, will it cause any harm?
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: mfewtrail on July 27, 2005, 06:40:51 PM
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.
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Prospeeder on July 27, 2005, 10:11:37 PM
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
Title: Drain
Post by: herb427sc on July 28, 2005, 08:09:23 AM
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 ...
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: Prospeeder on July 28, 2005, 06:36:48 PM
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
Title: Whats this, and whats possibly my problem
Post by: maddux31 on August 27, 2005, 12:51:12 PM
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.
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