Maverick A/C Mister Feature

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  1. BrewDaddyDave

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    For some odd reason when I have the AC blowing and make a turn bits of water fly out from the vents.

    At the same time my aftermarket pioneer radio will change stations and volume.

    I've noticed a yellowish liquid occasionally dripping onto the floor from under the dash as well. Could be dirty water as it has no distinct aroma.


    Is my Mav waterlogged? It has been raining hard the past few days.
     
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    If yours is a factory AC car, make sure the drain hose is actually "draining" the box.
     
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    The drain tube is likely clogged, causing the box to fill up with moisture from normal AC operation. The drain comes out on the passenger side of the transmission tunnel in the flared section.
     
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    Well wouldn't ya know...I drove over a bump on these crappy Miami roads and the AC stopped blowing. I guess it's Murphy's Law time.
     
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    Check the fuses... If the sloshin' water got into the squirrel cage(blower), the extra load on motor could blow the fuse... Requires a 30A mp...
     
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    That was the ultra rare water cooled ac, only available with the Boss 302 engine.
     
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