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Tim
Dodge Dakota
8/11/2001
15:46:22
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Does anyone know where the drain hole for the evaporator case is on a 99 dakota?? Every time i run my A\C , enough water builds up in there that i can hear it splashing around big time. The only water i can see dripping from under the truck is from condensation from the accumulator tank and lines but nothing from the evaporator area. I looked underneith but couldn't find it. Is it behind a heat shield for the exuast??
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PeTeR F.
Dodge Dakota
8/12/2001
20:17:29
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I have the same problem. Any help??
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Craig C.
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
07:16:40
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My problem is related.. I get a old musty water odor when I turn on AC or Fan.. like the condensate isn't draining out somwhere ?
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Tim Schafer
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
12:17:57
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Hey Craig,
Does it smell like Grannies old basement??
My '01 QC is being looked at today for the same thing. I have never had a smell like this out of any A/C in any vehicle before.
Do you make a lot of short trips in your truck?
I was thinking that may be my problem.
Not getting the coil wet enough to drain but wet enough to form mold or mildew.
Tim.
the drain is on the firewall in the engine compartment on the passenger side down low. it only sticks out about 1/4 inch so it is hard to see. good luck.
Tim 2001 QC
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craig carpenter
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
12:32:59
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That describes it perfectly. Drive to work is 13 miles one way.
Let me know what the dealer tells you, I hope they have a solution.
I will check my drain this evening. There must at least be a way to keep it clean enough to avoid this awful smell.
also crc@kc.rr.com
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Tim Schafer
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
17:06:43
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Talked to the dealer and of coarse he can't duplicate it!!!
He's going to fumigate the system and I will get it back tomorrow.
AARRRGGGHHH
Tim
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Tim
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
17:14:08
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My A\C doesn't smell.... there is just alot of water that you can hear splashing around in there.....and barely any drips out.......i think i found the drain but its impossible to reach with anything...i'm going to try a hose with compressed air and see if i can get it in there and blast it out.....
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Tim
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
17:15:04
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My A\C doesn't smell.... there is just alot of water that you can hear splashing around in there.....and barely any drips out.......i think i found the drain but its impossible to reach with anything...i'm going to try a hose with compressed air and see if i can get it in there and blast it out.....
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Tim
Dodge Dakota
8/13/2001
17:15:56
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My A\C doesn't smell.... there is just alot of water that you can hear splashing around in there.....and barely any drips out.......i think i found the drain but its impossible to reach with anything...i'm going to try a hose with compressed air and see if i can get it in there and blast it out.....
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Tim Schafer
Dodge Dakota
8/15/2001
09:07:50
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Craig,
Smell is gone (at least for now)
Smells nice and dry.
Ticket says they found bacteria and fungi on the coil.
Will keep you posted.
good luck with yours.
Tim 2001 QC stock like I Like it
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Craig C
Dodge Dakota
8/21/2001
05:46:29
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http://dodgeram.org/tech/tsb/1997/24_11_97.htm
this is a link to a Tech. sheet for Rams' , but it may apply to us. Appears dodge knows that this problem does occur, clear back in '97 even?
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Tim Schafer
Dodge Dakota
8/21/2001
09:29:06
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Thanks for the link Craig,
The smell is coming back and I will need to have a talk w/the service dept. soon.
This will be some good ammo.
This problem MUSTY be stopped.
Tim
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Mr.Sleepy
Dodge Dakota
8/21/2001
10:20:26
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I own a 97 Dak Extended, I have had this problem for a long time now. Dealership refuses to acknowledge that this is a problem, claiming it is caused by the few passengers that smoke in my car on rare occasion. The drain hole is probably poorly designed and most likely get clogged. My suggestion is to run a metal rod up your drain hole, and attempt to un-clog it. Your condenser needs to drain, and stagnant water can also cause airborne diseases to develop. My buildup has gotten so bad that once in a while a mysterious puddle of water has formed on my passenger side floor mat. Doesnt seem to be able to come from anywhere but the Hvac system, so I'm thinking this must be it.
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Tim Schafer
Dodge Dakota
8/21/2001
11:34:10
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The smoking thing will not fly with me.
There has not been a single smoke lit up in my truck!
I had a '97 and drove it the same as I drive this one ('01).
No problems with the ventilation system in that one.
This will be fixed soon or I will be very unhappy.
Tim
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Greg
Dodge Dakota
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4/08/2003
20:39:23
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My 1999 SLT 5.2 had the same problem. The problem is the evaporator. Plan on forking out about $500.00 plus for the repair.
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