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F40 A/C Condensate Spillage

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by redcar1, Sep 27, 2007.

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  1. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

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    I've noticed that on a humid day, with A/C running, my F40 will occasionally sprinkle a dash of cold water from the vents, especially under hard F40 acceleration. I’d assumed the evaporator core draintube was clogged, but it is clear and draining fine. Anyone else experience this? Maybe it is just a trait of the shape of the evaporator housing?
    Any advice appreciated.
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  2. redcar1

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    Well, it is hot and humid agian, and I'm again getting condensate from the A/C vents. Any ideas?
    Thanks,
    Mark
     
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    Mark: Ive experienced the exact same thing with my F40s and in one case it indeed was the evaporator core drain tube, and after that was unkink'ed, it went away. If it is an inherent characteristic, clearly I don't accelerate as hard as you do!

    Sorry I cant be of more help, but I hoped to show that you car's condition is not altogether F40-unusual...

    JS
     
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    just drive the Enzo and it will go away... ;)


    noticed the same water in the floor board, never out of the vents though.
     
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  5. Dr_ferrari

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    Normal, they all do it. they even did that when they were new.

    No worries, just enjoy the cool spray.

    Regards, Jim
     
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    Automatic Transmission=Wife's Car. Sometimes you want something a little less, refined.
     
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    Thanks for the replies. At least I know I'm not alone.
    Mark
     
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    Glad to hear!
     
  9. TexasMike

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    The funny thing is that I'm sure most people think you are just joking. :)
     
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    Funny...Sara still talks about that ride back into NO.

    I can only imagine what all of those dudes they passed must of thought...
     

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