vRS Aircon leak?

[Gumby]

Hello,

I've notice a few drips coming from underneath my vRS tonight on the garage floor. They don't feel oily or soapy to suggest its an oil or washer fluid leak- they just feel like water. I suspect this might be some sort of overflow produced by the AC. There was initially 2 small drips positioned on either side of the front, then a smaller drip in the middle.

Is this to be expected after 15mins of Aircon use? or do i have some sort of other leak?

I've been to double check now- repositioned car, sat for about 30 seconds with no aircon, then turn it on a small drip appeared. The original drips I noticed have now evaporated, again suggesting non oil related.

Oil level is ok, well above the 'A' mark on the dipstick.

Thanks,

Edited 23 May, 2012 by Gumby

[kopo]

condensation drip from the cold pipe?

[stratosg]

condensation drip from the cold pipe?

+1

[sharkrider]

condensation drip from the cold pipe?

+2 perfectly normal

[Gumby]

Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks!

[bluecar1]

yep, in hot humid weather it can be quite a lot of water normally from the drain of the evaporator in the car that cools the air ,

more of an issue if you don't see any water in hot weather with the aircon running as the drain pipe could possibly be blocked, as far as i am aware it exits the car somewhere behind the exhaust heat shield under the car so not that easy to get to check

[Phil-E]

I was sat in the drive with the engine running for a bit yesterday as the car failed to start that morning. Jump started it and ran it a bit to charge the battery. There was a HUGE puddle of water after I've switched it off. The more humid it is the more water there will be.

Last week coming into Germany at 9:30pm it was 24c and VERY humid. When I parked up there was water dripping down quite prolifically.

Also you will notice in this warmer wather when sat in traffic as you move forward a load of little puddles of water from where the cars were all sat. lol

Phil