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    Oct 13, 2012, 02:31 PM
    Why does my 2001 dodge ram leak water from the condensate drain when I run the heater
    I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 3.9 that leaks water from the condensate drain tube when I run my heater. Is this normal?
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    Oct 13, 2012, 02:50 PM
    It usually happens when you run the A/C, unless you have condensate that has backed-up beneath the evaporator coil. Take a long wire and run it up through the drain tube. Be ready for possibly a quart of water to gush out.

    If the A/C runs while the heater is on to dehumidify the air you might not have a problem at all. Still, I would run the wire up to make sure there's no blockage.
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    Oct 16, 2012, 08:49 AM
    Is the water clear? Or is a mixture with coolant?
    Any odors from inside the vehicle?
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