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Dripping from under truck - Is this normal?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by derickt, Jul 1, 2015.

  1. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    derickt

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    So after driving with the AC on I've been getting water dripping from underneath the truck. The first point is the passenger side engine compartment area and I was able to see the drainage point - Seems pretty normal. However, I've also noticed that there is water dripping from near the middle (maybe slightly on the passenger side) of the truck. Is this normal?

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  2. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    MDB Taco

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    It might just be me, but I don't see any pic.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    That's strange, I don't see the pic anymore.... Posted a link though in my original post to the photo
     
  4. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    Mine drips there as well when the A/C runs. Pretty positive its normal and its just where the condensation naturally runs and drips off.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    This is completely normal the A/C condensation drian is in that location all models and engines. There's a drain hose up there some people modify it so that it doesn't drip onto the frame.

    OP observe closely as I bet you are simply observing the puddle build up from the dripping. Hard to say from just the photo at any rate I would not be concerned could just be extra condensation dripping from other A/C component further back a possibility under the correct ambient conditions.
     
  6. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:26 PM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    The A/C condenser drain tube terminates directly over the frame. This is probably why you're seeing multiple drip points. Many of us have extended the drain to a lower point, so that there isn't water sitting on that part of the frame year round (A/C compressor runs for defrost too).
     
  7. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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    That makes perfect sense dripping or condensation build up on the frame which would cause drips a little further from the drain point.
     
  8. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:33 PM
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    Flynbyu2

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    Normal. There is no place your truck is (or should be) filled with clear water. I get condensation from the A/C on all my vehicles.
     
  9. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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    I stopped outside NAPA today to admire the nice drip coming from my A/C drain tube. Dog was in the truck, so I left it running (locked) with A/C on. Most people would shake their head in disappointment if they knew what I was so proud of, standing in that parking lot with a smile on my face.

    We're all here 'cause we're not all there...:crazy:
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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    QChawks

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    Every A/C has a drip. Home or car.
     
  11. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    Nothing wrong there, very common when the A/C is on.
     
  12. Jul 1, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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    That's normal.
     
  13. Jul 1, 2015 at 7:23 PM
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    HOLY SHIT. NO.







































    I can't see the pic.
     

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