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Old 07-13-2016, 11:23 AM
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Default A/C Heat Exchange unit leaking water

To all,

I have a 2007 A8 4.2L that has a water leak.

When I run my A/C lately, I get water that drips into the driver and passenger side. When driving I feel water dripping onto my right foot.

After some time driving for long hours, I could hear water "gurgling" behind my center counsel. After getting home, I lifted the weathertech floor mat on the passenger side to find that it was complete saturated in water. It took me over 5 hours to dry it out.

A friend had this issue and noted that it was the drain line for the A/C heat exchange system and that it was probably clogged and back flowing into the cabin.

Does anyone know where I can find the drain line to clean it out?

Thanks and cheers,

Jeremy
Old 07-13-2016, 11:58 AM
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For the love of Pete, don't run your A/C until you fix it. You don't want to get the modules found around the floorboards wet, they get very expensive to fix.
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Yes, your AC evaporator condensate drains are blocked. Plenty "how to guides" if you search, like here:

audipages Unclogging the A8 Evaporator Drains on the D3 A8
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