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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 07:26 AM
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My evap coil box, under the dash is leaking condensate to the floor.

Is this a common problem?
Also I don't know where the drain is supposed to located I have not found it.

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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 07:28 AM
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Forgot, 88 Pioneer.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 07:58 AM
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Also, my XJ is currently in the shop getting new headliner, windows tinted, new speakers and all new the windows are getting new gaskets and wipes.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 08:57 AM
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There is a drain tube that extends through the front of the fire wall. These often get clogged so the condensate builds up in the box until it leaks out rather than drain out the front.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep1988
Also, my XJ is currently in the shop getting new headliner, windows tinted, new speakers and all new the windows are getting new gaskets and wipes.
Where are you buying the window wipes from? I have looked and cant find them, I got a 1990 four door laredo. I need new window wipes, particularly the outside ones. also want an opening wing window seal.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 10:21 AM
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Where is the drain tube located? I can't find it.

Window wipes are from Team Cherokee.
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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Saudade
There is a drain tube that extends through the front of the fire wall. These often get clogged so the condensate builds up in the box until it leaks out rather than drain out the front.

Yes, sometimes it's just slopping over the top. Take a corner hard and a passenger might get a cold surprise.

Look for a short rubber tube on the firewall, about where the bottom of your AC box inside is located. Sometimes all you have to do is to move it around a bit to break up a blockage. Other times you might need to run a pipe cleaner up there.

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Originally Posted by jeep1988
Where is the drain tube located? I can't find it.

Window wipes are from Team Cherokee.

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Ah, thank you, I have seen that little rubber piece somewhere before.
I will crawl under and find it.
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That small slit in the opening sometimes gets 'glued' shut with gunk, and all you need to to is squeeze it a few times.

Be prepared for it to pee on you.
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