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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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What is this hose for? (pic)

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It's the black hose on the left. Sorry for the poor shot, it's the only pic i could find of the hose.

My best guess would be its something related to the A/C system since I haven't seen it on any cars that don't have a/c...maybe it's a condensation drain or something
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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what are you are referring to...
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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hmmm... where's it start/end?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Sorry I'll try to find a better pic
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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maybe A/C drain?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Maybe this pic is better...

It just comes from the firewall and then just points down, which makes me think its a drain of some sort. I guess I'm wondering if I can remove it or not.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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if its an ac drain i wouldn't remove it you don't want a trail of rust runing down your firewall
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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Ok well maybe not remove it but definately re-route it cause it is going to be dangerously close to my exhaust.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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ya, it comes from your a/c evaporator so any condensation or leaks go outside rather than under your dash
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by azfc3s
ya, it comes from your a/c evaporator so any condensation or leaks go outside rather than under your dash
That's exactly what it is and it would be a good idea to see if its clogged up with debris which will happen over time. If so,then clear it out.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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That's exactly what it is and it would be a good idea to see if its clogged up with debris which will happen over time. If so,then clear it out.
Ok thats kinda what I figured but I just needed some confirmation.

Thanks abunch
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Yeah. I have to clean out the tubing usually once a year. I live in MA around a lot of oaks. What I usually do is disconnect the tube under the dash and run a coathanger up to clear the muck. I catch the water downflow in a plastic bag and reconnect. The plumbing down (in my area) doesn't usually clog.
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