How to Deal with Water Leakage in the Co-Pilot Seat When Using Air Conditioning?
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If there is water leakage in the co-pilot seat when using the air conditioning in the car, it is necessary to go to a 4S shop for repair. Water leakage in the co-pilot seat when using the air conditioning may be due to poor quality of the drainage pipes. Some drainage pipes are of poor quality, prone to aging and loosening, causing the pipes to bend and leading to poor drainage. The air conditioning may not be installed firmly, and after prolonged use, it may shift, causing the position of the drainage pipes to change and resulting in drainage difficulties. The air conditioning water pipe may be blocked, causing water to leak from the air conditioning box into the car. The door sealing strips may also be aged or deformed. Reasons for water leakage in the co-pilot seat when using air conditioning: The reason for water leakage in the co-pilot seat when using air conditioning is the poor quality of the drainage pipes. Some drainage pipes are of poor quality, prone to aging and loosening, causing the pipes to bend and leading to poor drainage. During installation, the air conditioning may not be installed firmly, and after prolonged use, it may shift, causing the position of the drainage pipes to change and resulting in drainage difficulties. Condensation on the pipes. If the insulation material on the pipes is of poor quality or too thin, condensation may occur when the refrigerant passes through the pipes. Issues with the heat exchanger. The filter screen may be severely dirty and not cleaned in time or may be damaged, causing the evaporator to deform and preventing water from dripping into the tray in time. Insufficient Freon in the air conditioning system may cause the indoor unit's evaporator to freeze, preventing water droplets from dripping into the water-saving tray. The material of the air conditioning may not be very good, and the internal design may be unreasonable, preventing water from flowing into the water tank, leading to water leakage in the co-pilot seat.
A few days ago, I encountered the same issue—water started dripping under the passenger seat as soon as I turned on the AC, which really startled me. After some self-inspection, I found that the AC drain pipe was completely clogged with dust and leaves, causing the water to backflow into the car. I immediately turned off the AC, carefully unclogged the drain with a wire, and then flushed it with a hose connected to tap water. The dirt was quickly washed away, and the problem was solved instantly. However, I must warn you: if too much water leaks and soaks the carpet, it can lead to mold growth and even dangerous electrical shorts. That’s why I now clean the drain pipe myself every six months as a preventive measure. It’s also more convenient to have the AC system checked during regular car maintenance. Since then, I haven’t had any issues.
