Drillslinger

Does anyone know where I can find a picture of the undercarriage of my A3? I just picked up my MY01 1.8 T Quattro yesterday, and today I noticed a water leaking from right next to, and above my catalytic converter. I don't have access to a lift, and don't have any jack stands, so I can't quite get underneath to get a good look. The weird part is that even right after driving a bit, the water is kinda cold. Think it may be coming from the A/C? I don't yet know where everything is located so I really can't tell. Even if it's something simple and you reply by pointing out my ignorance, your help would be appreciated.

Ed Owen

I obviously cannot be definite without seeing your car, BUT all aircon systems let water out once you stop the car. This is especially likely if it is hot, and you have had the AC on cold. Check with your dealer, but I think this might be it.<p>Ed Owen

Wando

I'm 99.9% sure it's just off the aircon! don't worry you have 3 years warranty if it isn't anyway!

Rurz

Aircon Really. Engine=Hot temp on gauge.... Windscreen bottle=pink and smelly!

David R

the water that collects in the condenser dribbles out all the time but you notice most when stopped after long use.

Drillslinger

I appreciate the help. My paranoid self just made an extremely long distance phone call to get the same advice you guys just gave me.
Thanks again

ravenx

I thought mine was air con and just this afternoon I've been informed by my dealer, that, beside air con, the window washing liquid pump was leaking, too. Now they have ordered a new one for me and it's going to be replaced under warranty in 2 weeks time.

Better have your car inspected!<p><a href="http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/audis3"><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/ravenx_glow.GIF" BORDER=0></a>

IJ

Aircon dribbing should not be around the catalytic converter. The water resudue marks are usualy closer to the left front wheel (i.e. near to the heat-pump). Unless the water on your car somehow finds the way down the manifold tubes etc. Keep checking the location of the water marks after you park A3!
IJ
99A31.8T(190bhp)

ravenx

...several TT owners had the same leak problem and their owners are waiting for the new pumps to arrive as well.<p><a href="http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/audis3"><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/ravenx_glow.GIF" BORDER=0></a>