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union 02-11-2010 12:56 AM

Water Leak, AC Condensation Drain Leaking? Help needed.
 
I have a small patch of water leaking from under the passenger side of the car. After searching this forum, I think it's coming from the AC Drain. The color is clear and there's no smell, so I assume it's water.

My question is, Is this a serious problem that I need to address now. I am 2k miles from my 60k service and wondering if I can wait to get everything done at once.

Also, does anyone know how much this would cost to fix? Thanks in advanced.

porsche52 02-11-2010 01:23 AM

This is NORMAL!!!!!!:surr: This what we call condensation.:thumbup: Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water. Just like that cold glass of lemonade or that ice cold beer on a summer afternoon, water condenses on the outside of the glass. The water vapor in the air condenses on the A/C evaporator (very cold when A/C is in use) collects and drains via the A/C water drain, this normal, this will happen alot more when the humidity is high. Nothing is wrong with your Cayenne. Just be happy it is making it out of the car onto the ground and not on your floor mats, then you would have a minor problem. :cheers:

union 02-11-2010 01:40 AM

Thanks porsche52, but is it normal if the AC wasn't on, temp in CA is roughly 60's degree and it is still leaking? Maybe it's another problem but where else will clear liquid that looks like water come from?

porsche52 02-11-2010 02:04 AM

Rain water, washer fluid water? Got me...

mudman2 02-11-2010 12:04 PM

AC is always on on the Cayenne

union 02-11-2010 01:05 PM

Thanks mudman2, this makes sense now. I think it was the AC.

xsrfs 06-20-2011 12:47 PM

Mine is draining into the driver's side footwell. Can anyone help with this?

Divot 06-21-2011 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by xsrfs (Post 8650541)
Mine is draining into the driver's side footwell. Can anyone help with this?

It is either AC or sunroof drain being blocked. Does it happen after it rains, or after the AC is running?

To check for sunroof drain, take a cup of water and pour it into the sunroof side well on the passenger side. Water should drain out onto the ground immediately. If not, look at this for the fix.

Good luck.

makki 06-23-2011 09:13 AM

it just happened to my 08 cayenne s it was leaking on the driver side it was a clogged ac drain hose

makki 06-23-2011 09:18 AM

who ever have a problem on cayenne when u r warning says brakes r proprostions and ignition fault lock check the driver side floor if its wet its from u r ac drain hose its clogged it just happened to mine my car had to be towed to the dealer it wonldnt start get out of park it was a mess but thE FRED LEVRY PORSCHE DEALER IN BRIMINGHAM MICHIGHAN THE R THE BEST AND MOST HONEST THE TOOK CARE OF MY CAR

mhenry1124 06-06-2020 10:53 PM

I have a 2008 GTS and same deal. It appears the wiring has been taken care of by previous owners. Will drying out carpet do the trick?


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