Water leak from Kluger

[Matty P]

Hi Guys,

Noticed after a long drive on the weekend that there was water dripping from under the Kluger - though a hole near the back of the engine undercover on the drivers side. It leaked enough to form a sizeable puddle and continued to drip slowly overnight.

Upon investigation I saw that it is coming from a hose that looks like some sort of overflow/releif hose that comes out of the firewall and ends above the hole.

Any ideas what it could be - I assume that it is something to do with the airconditioning (it was a very hot day)?

Anyone else noticed this? I have had cars drop a few drops when the aircon is running, but this was quite a lot.

Thanks.

[Blind Kid Seeks]

its aircon.

[Aquaman73]

I've had my Kluger for 3 weeks now and noticed large puddles of water after using the A/C. I did think that it looked like more than you would normally expect and I was going to ask about this on the 1 month service.

[Matty P]

I wonder why it leaks so much? Never had a car put out so much from aircon before and I've had plenty of Toyotas!

I think the manager at the hotel was rather unimpressed about the size of puddle I was leaving on his driveway

[BigHeavyVehicle]

I wonder why it leaks so much? Never had a car put out so much from aircon before and I've had plenty of Toyotas!

I think the manager at the hotel was rather unimpressed about the size of puddle I was leaving on his driveway

With an interior so large it has its own postcode, there's no surprise the aircon condenses so much water. We have water running all the way out under the garage door after a run on a humid day. The aircon system must be an impressive thing!

[Shreks Donkey]

Anyone else noticed this? I have had cars drop a few drops when the aircon is running, but this was quite a lot.

Thanks.

Yeah mine leaks quite a bit too. I think it`s perfectly normal. I must say that my Kluger has the best air conditioning of any of my cars beforehand. So perhaps the sizeable puddle is an indication of it`s performance.

Quick tip, if it looks and smells like clear water, then that`s all it could be from...the air conditioning. Or your windscreen washee bottle I suppose if it had a leak.

[Matty P]

Yep - definately didn't smell or look like coolant. Plus the coolant level was not down at all.

Thanks guys for letting me know that it's "normal". I can stop worrying now B)

[Mav]

I have also noticed a water leak at the back (drivers side). Have not had the time to properly investigate - has someone experienced this also?

[Freewuns]

I have also noticed a water leak at the back (drivers side). Have not had the time to properly investigate - has someone experienced this also?

Rear aircon unit drainage!

[jaderd]

the olds family car VR commodore statesman grange puts out that much AC condensation you could collect and wash the car...

[Turkey Galoot]

Yep, definitely the aircon. We were driving down the coast from Queensland during January on a hot day when outside temp went up to 42C, but we were perfectly cool inside. That's pretty impressive for a large car with dark (graphite) exterior. We too have left puddles on driveways. I just imagine it as a puddle of sweat that didn't end up in my clothes :)

Ken.