What to Do When the Car Air Conditioner Drain is Clogged?

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Here are the solutions for a clogged air conditioner drain: 1. First, turn off the power: Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the front panel and partition, exposing the condenser and drain tray. 2. Next: Fill a mineral water bottle with water and flush the drain pipe along the tray several times to see if it can be unclogged. If not, use a thin wire to slowly unclog it, remove the blockage, and then flush with water until the drain is clear. 3. Finally: Reassemble the partition and panel in the reverse order of removal. Additional information: 1. Sunroof Drain Hole: There are usually four sunroof drain holes, one at each corner of the sunroof. These can be easily seen when the sunroof is opened. Each drain hole is connected to a soft tube. Leakage often occurs because these drain holes are blocked by leaves or debris, preventing water from draining. 2. Door Drain Hole: Normally, the fit between the window glass and the seal is not perfect, so rainwater naturally flows into the door along the window glass. This is when the door drain hole is needed to drain the water. The door drain hole is located at the very bottom of the door and is usually hidden by the door seal, making it hard to see. 3. Engine Compartment Drain Hole: The engine compartment drain hole is generally located near the air conditioner intake. This area is prone to being blocked by fallen leaves or debris, causing poor drainage. There are many wire harnesses in the engine compartment, and prolonged exposure to rainwater poses significant safety risks.