The drain passage for the AC Evaporator is plugged. This causes the box under the dash to build up condensation (water) & flood the floor. You need to open up the lower dash & clean out the box & drainhole. If you don't, mold & mildew will grow.

= Jeep Repair - Jeep wrangler a/c = ---- Expert: Kevin - 9/9/2007

Question

2002 Jeep wrangler A/C works great but constant water drip inside cab on passenger side when A/C operates. Has ruined carpet. in that area. What do i look for?

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Answer The drain passage for the AC Evaporator is plugged. This causes the box under the dash to build up condensation (water) & flood the floor. You need to open up the lower dash & clean out the box & drainhole. If you don't, mold & mildew will grow.

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 24-007-03, DATED

AUGUST 15, 2003, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL

REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE CHANGES TO

THE TJ MODEL YEARS AND TO THE PART REQUIRED.

SUBJECT:

HVAC Drain Water Leaks Inside Vehicle And Under Passenger Side Front Carpet

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves installing a HVAC drain hose.

MODELS:

2002 (KJ) Liberty (Domestic Market)

2002 (KJ) Cherokee (International Market)

1997 - **2005** (TJ) Wrangler

NOTE: This bulletin applies to LHD Liberty vehicles built prior to August 10, 2001

(MDH 0810XX), and to Wrangler vehicles built prior to March 01, 2005 (MDH

0301XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The customer may experience a wet front passenger floor or floor carpet. This condition

may occur due to water (A/C condensate) from the HVAC assembly drain tube. As A/C

condensate leaves the HVAC drain tube, it may run back along the outside of the HVAC

drain tube, enter the passenger compartment, and run under the front floor carpet on the

passenger side. This condition may occur most often while the vehicle is being driven.

DIAGNOSIS:

Inspect for the source of the water leak. Determine if the passenger side of the front floor

carpet is wet because of air conditioning condensate from the HVAC drain tube. Inspect

the HVAC assembly drain tube for the presence of a drain hose. If a HVAC assembly drain

hose is not present, and the A/C condensate from the drain tube is the cause of the water

leak, then perform the Repair Procedure.

NUMBER: 24-003-05

GROUP: Heating & A/C

DATE: February 04, 2005

PARTS REQUIRED:

Qty. Part No. Description

1 55037651AA **Hose, HVAC Drain (KJ)**

1 56000724AB **Hose, HVAC Drain (TJ)**

1 NPN Strap, Tie

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Inspect the HVAC drain tube. Clean out any debris or other restrictions in the drain.

2. Install a HVAC drain hose onto the HVAC drain tube. Once assembled to the HVAC

drain tube, make sure the open end of the drain hose is facing towards the ground.

3. Install a tie strap around the drain hose to secure the hose to the HVAC drain tube.

NOTE: Inform the customer to regularly inspect the new HVAC drain hose for debris,

especially when off-road driving is performed JEEP PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS Beside the Service Bulletin for the clogged A/C drain, another source of leaks is attributed to the air intake box for the heater/ac. To access, remove the wiper blades and remove 4 screws on cover just aft of the hood. Open the hood and slide the hood seal (on the aft bulkhead) to expose 2 additional screws. Remove the tray and the intake box will be on the passengers side. Remove the 3 screws securing the box and remove. Look down into the intake and you will see water in the box if the foam seal on the cover is leaking. I applied silicone sealant on the foam gasket and a bead around base, as well as covering the screw holes. Re-install the box and secure. Wipe excess silicone to assure a seal around the box. No mores leaks.

The only minivans on the market with room for 8-passengers are the Toyota Sienna, the Honda Odyssey, and the Kia Sedona.

Toyota Sienna

The Sienna features three separate seats across in the second row, any one of which can be removed as needed. The seats are each wide enough for a carseat making it possible to have three carseats in the second row, an option very difficult in most minivans. If you remove the center seat the aisle to pass back to the third row is roomy enough for an adult to not bash their hips getting by.

Honda Odyssey

Offers an 8-seat option but the center seat is very narrow and does not have LATCH. If you take it out, you are still left with only a narrow access to the third row seat, which can be obnoxious for adults who have to climb back there and help kids buckle seats.

Kia Sedona

Kia is the cheapest 8-passenger minivan option. The center seat is narrower like the Odyssay.

Past models that offered 8-seat options: Chevy Venture& Pontiac Montana. The Montana offered 8 seat configuration, which consisted of a bench seat in the second and third rows. The Venture had a second row arrangement of three bucket seats that could all be removed for different configurations. The only problem was the middle bucket seat had no shoulder belt making it impossible to seat three kids in booster seats in the second row.

If you don't want to be limited to these options, there are several other SUV/Crossovers with the ability to seat 8 for you to compare:

• Honda Pilot
• Toyota Highlander or Sequoia or Land Cruiser
• Lexus LX 570
• Ford Expedition
• Lincoln Navigator L
• Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban or Traverse
• GMC Acadia or Yukon
• Cadillac Escalade
• Buick Enclave
• Infiniti QX80
• Nissan Armada and Pathfinder