Water leak / air conditioning?

[gon2srf]

Terry.

Make sure you pull the hose off and blow it out completely. When I first checked it there was a few water drops at the end of the hose so I assumed it was fine. When I realized how simple it was to remove the hose I pulled it off and blew it out. Aa big chunk of dirt came out. Be ready with a tall water bottle and a towel or big sponge to collect the water when you pull of the hose. About a quart of water came draining out.

Good luck.

[RocKrawler]

I'm guessing the water pours out inside the vehicle then? Am I pulling it off from under the dash or from the engine compartment?

Besides the water inside the vehicle, I also get this cool fan blades hitting a pool of water sound when I make a hard left turn, did you experience that as well or is mine just "special"?

[gon2srf]

I'm guessing the water pours out inside the vehicle then? Am I pulling it off from under the dash or from the engine compartment?

Besides the water inside the vehicle, I also get this cool fan blades hitting a pool of water sound when I make a hard left turn, did you experience that as well or is mine just "special"?

Terry-

This is exactly the sound and problem I had.

You are removing the hose from within the passenger side foot area. Pull back the plastic floor board material, it is velcroed to the firewall. Have a water bottle handy. You will immediately see the soft rubber hose. It runs out from the fan servo on your left along the kick panel and out the fire wall. Pull it out of the fire wall and release it from the clip holder then prepare to pull it of the servo. When I did this about a quart of water drained out onto the runner mat. Pull the hose off, blow it out and replace it. All the water from the servo should be drained. I ran the AC for 10 minutes on high with the cabin air button pushed and water started to drain properly out into the engine compartment.

Scott

[RocKrawler]

pulled mine, some sand but no water, go figure.

[gon2srf]

pulled mine, some sand but no water, go figure.

That's a bummer. So you still have water sloshing around all over?

[BoBoNel]

something ELSE i'll be watching for in my poor little FJ. as much as we love these things...they sure do have their little quirks! (i know its because of how and where and what we do with them but still...........)

[cruiserlarry]

While Gon2Srf / Rockcrawlers' problem may not directly related, this situation is one reason why additional and more frequent maintenance is recommended on any vehicle that sees "severe duty", i.e. off-road use, trailer towing, etc...

A/C systems do require maintenance beside recharging: the condensor fins should be checked, cleaned and straightened on a regular basis to prevent the system from overheating; drain lines should be checked / cleaned for debris to prevent condensation from backing up into the cab and leaking or damaging the blower assembly: drive belts should be checked for tightness and wear, etc...

So a good habit to get into on a regular basis, especially after an off-road outing, is to check over the vehicle for possible problems in the making - check fluids, hoses, belts, filters; undercarriage / suspension components for damage / looseness; tires / wheels for trail damage / pressure; and check running gear for leaks. In addition, maybe we need to examine the A/C drain line for debris / damage, too...

[gon2srf]

While Gon2Srf / Rockcrawlers' problem may not directly related, this situation is one reason why additional and more frequent maintenance is recommended on any vehicle that sees "severe duty", i.e. off-road use, trailer towing, etc...

A/C systems do require maintenance beside recharging: the condensor fins should be checked, cleaned and straightened on a regular basis to prevent the system from overheating; drain lines should be checked / cleaned for debris to prevent condensation from backing up into the cab and leaking or damaging the blower assembly: drive belts should be checked for tightness and wear, etc...

So a good habit to get into on a regular basis, especially after an off-road outing, is to check over the vehicle for possible problems in the making - check fluids, hoses, belts, filters; undercarriage / suspension components for damage / looseness; tires / wheels for trail damage / pressure; and check running gear for leaks. In addition, maybe we need to examine the A/C drain line for debris / damage, too...

Very good point. I usually go through my checklist before an off-road outing but really an after trip inspection would be appropriate. Thanks Larry.