2004 Chevy Cavalier water leaking on passenger floor board

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MESANTO
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when out and about driving a large puddle of water forms on the passenger side floor board was really bad this weekend when i went on a long trip what can i do to prevent this from happening ?
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:48 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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mostlikely your problem is a clogged evaporator core drain, the little tube that comes out of the firewall to let the condensation drain from the evaporator core, during a/c usage, you have to get that unplugged.
Jun 9, 2010 at 1:56 PM
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MESANTO
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i was looking at this while ago and the water trickles from the area you described is that the norm or should it be gushing out let me know ok thanks for your help
Jun 9, 2010 at 2:17 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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yes, from the drain tube it should trickle/drip
Jun 9, 2010 at 2:19 PM
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MESANTO
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cool well what is my next step to fix this issue?
Jun 9, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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well, your gonna locate the drain tube. and your gonna be xtra careful you dont pucnture anything, and stick something plastic and skinny into the drain and gently release whatever it is clogging it
Jun 9, 2010 at 2:43 PM
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ok well after a few months this car was totaled was rear ended and i no longer have this car.
Dec 13, 2011 at 4:34 AM
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