After a quick scan through I couldnt see anything on this particular subject.
Does anyone know where the Aircon Evaporator Drain Hole or Drain Tube is located on the Petrol Getz?
I've searched the manual, no luck, several of us have looked underneath the car and no luck.
I would like to make sure that the Evaporator (tray) can drain freely.
The Aircon has been checked, serviced and topped up, yet there still isnt any drain off/fluid on the floor (as there used to be) under the car after the Aircon has been in use, which makes me wonder if the Drain from the Evaporator is blocked - yet I cant find it!??
I agree with Grandpaswagon on the general location of the drain tube.. since we don't have the Getz in the states, I don't know where specifically.
However being Oct and not July shouldn't have impact on whether there is condensation or not. If it is hot enough to use the A/C then "typically" there should be some kind of condensation. Unless only used for short bursts for defogging windshield or similar.
Red Baron, you may not have an "actual" tube for drain... in many cases there are just drain holes that tend to blocked with tree debris or similar
Another pointer may be to follow the A/C lines to the firewall.... directly below or very near is where the drain holes should be. When attempting to find them, are you under the vehicle? It's probably best view point
I have a right-hand drive 1.3 petrol. When I open the hood, this hose is about 12-15 inches below the cowl, and can be seen in the gap beneath the tube that connects the air filter to the engine.
In my case, it was a rubber tube about 2 inches long that could be removed and examined for blockage.
The AC technician who showed me this said that the Getz's evaporator had a metal tube upto the firewall, only after which this rubber tube came into play (unlike some vehicles where the rubber tube starts inside the firewall, and sometimes breaks, causing water in the passenger footwell).
I've tried to look for an image to help you, but couldn't find one. If required, I'll take a photo in my car's engine bay to help you.
Are you saying therefore, that, even if blocked condensate/condensation cant get into the car/cabin and ruin the carpets or my day?
A photo would be great if you are able to get to it for a good shot.
I havent been near a pit/lift yet (so couldnt find/check for the pipe/tray), so in the meantime I ran some aircon 'tests'.
I ran the car up for about 10 minutes with the air-con on full blast (parked over some dry tarmac). I then moved the car and checked for any drain-off (condensation) marks on the tarmac. I did this on three occasions and it seems that there were several small patches of condensation apparent on the tarmac and some evidence of it dripping out - in a line - when the car was moved. So at least the drain-off appears to be working at a certain level.
In the next week or two I will either check the pipe myself - if I can 'borrow' a mate's pit - or get it checked by a mechanic.
I hope that helps others on here, who, with the Getz's getting to this age, may experience similar problems.
thanks for the pic, I will check it out myself as well .
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