How to clear S80 aircon evap drain hose

vicky · Post by **vicky** » 31 May 2010, 09:42

Hi all,

2001 S80

My aircon isn't working as well as it should, ice cold for 10 mins then it warms. I don't get water on the road when using the aircon so am assuming a blockage on the drain outlet. The gas has been recharged. Haynes suggested clearing the drain hose on a regular basis but helpfully don't say how. I can't find it! Nothing in any manual I have directs me to it. From underneath very little is visible and taking out the glovebox hasn't shed any light.

Any guidance appreciated.

Cheers,
Vicky

Post by **dcarlson12** » 02 Jun 2010, 13:47

Searched and searched in VADIS but couldn't find anything about a drain hose. I have uploaded the climate control component location. Maybe it will help you. Let us know how you make out...
Have added a second file from VADIS re: Air Conditioning. It refers to a drain hose from the evaporator so hopefully you can look under the evaporator.

vicky · Post by **vicky** » 03 Jun 2010, 00:44

Many thanks for looking. The aircon document refers to the correct hose "the water drains out under the vehicle via a drain hose" but I'm still stuck finding it. I'm sure it's blocked, the aircon cycles and the windows frequently mist up. There must be a way to clear this hose without taking out the dash

I did have a look in the glove box area but nothing is obviously a pipe going to the outside. Underneath it is all covers and again no sign.

Thanks all for reading.