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Water dripping on my feet on 575M

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Keith Jecks, Jun 2, 2006.

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  1. Keith Jecks

    Keith Jecks Karting

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    See technical section. Any ideas appreciated
     
  2. goldyF355

    goldyF355 Formula 3

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    Ahhh!! Nothing like a cold foot bath to keep one on ones toes.....

    You might want to check out this thread....exact same problem in a 360.

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65190&highlight=water+dripping

    I believe the general concensus was a clogged/blocked hose which normally allowed for condensation to drain from the A/C unit. Nothing to worry about, from what I remember....easy fix. As to exactly where it is...perhaps consult with your service manager, or check your manual...it should be relatively simple to locate.
     
  3. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I had that problem in my 456-- yep, clogged drain hose.
     
  4. istanl

    istanl Formula Junior

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    Harry from evo magazine had the same problem in the 550.
     
  5. MarkCollins

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    Keith

    Sadly they're renowned for it, blocked aircon drain as others have said, it's about a 2 hour job IIRC

    thought you might be at Goodwood today but didn't see you?
     
  6. Keith Jecks

    Keith Jecks Karting

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    Tried to get there, but couldn't make it. Lovely day for it too!
     
  7. Hud

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  8. rmfurzeland

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    Has anyone actually gone in and unblocked the A/C drain hoses, how do you reach them? Just curious what the steps would be to gain access,
    Ron
     
  9. Hud

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    If you click on my link above it shows a diagram of where the blockage occurs - T shape pipe. easy to access but you need to be able to get under the car really.
     
  10. Keith Jecks

    Keith Jecks Karting

    Dec 31, 2005
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    I took the car to my local garage and asked them to clear it because they have a lift. Told them what was needed, and gave them the diagram of the system (thanks for that). They delivered it back saying they can't find the problem because they left it running for a while and there was no dripping. Of COURSE there wasn't - the pipe was blocked. Why can't garages just do what you ask- I didn't need diagnosos, I just needed it fixed!? Still, they did do one thing. They curbed the front n/s wheel!! They won't see any of my cars again. Idiots.

    So today I made a ramp at home and looked underneath. Found a likely looking pipe and stuck a wire up it. About 2 gallons of water gushed all over me! I see what you mean HUD90N....
     

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