Water dripping from behind glove box

[axle_18s]

Water is dripping from behind the glove box on my 2016 T6. I removed the glove box for access and found an unusually large amount of condensation accumulating on the bottom of the HVAC unit. Any ideas what might be causing this?

 

[Niknak]

Possible blocked ac drain

 

[axle_18s]

Possible blocked ac drain

Cheers Niknak, do you know where the drain is located/how to access it to unblock it?

 

[Loz]

It’s in your picture

 

[Niknak]

Lol yeah, in your picture the little pipe part at the bottom of the matrix that pokes through the bulk head

 

[axle_18s]

right on! Cheers fellas. I didn’t think it would be that easy!

What’s the easiest way to unblock it?

 

[Niknak]

Has it got a rubber hose onto the bottom of unit if so take it off and poke a bit of wire through towards the bulk head gently if you have a pipe cleaner poke up into the matrix nothing too hard though

 

[axle_18s]

I Think I may have found what was causing the issue. The outlet on the other side of the bulkhead, in the engine bay was pinched closed. It had been pushed down between the bulkhead and the engine bay lining!

 

[Niknak]

They normally are flattered to stop things getting into it that’s why they get gummed up sometimes

 

[Ratsorhys]

They normally are flattered to stop things getting into it that’s why they get gummed up sometimes

Is it normal for water to come out of there never noticed until I saw a puddle today

 

[Pauly]

Yes if you run the AC it will drip inside the engine bay and will accumulate a little on the floor when you park up

 

[Frankvan]

Yes if you run the AC it will drip inside the engine bay and will accumulate a little on the floor when you park up

Hi. We have a t6 recently converted. Just had a new resistor fitted and blower working again. But ... have had the aircon on for 45 mins to check it out and have a puddle already.... whilst driving. Also feels like water behind glove box. Is this normal? Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[Pauly]

Checked the drain/outlet isn’t blocked

 

[Frankvan]

Checked the drain/outlet isn’t blocked

Sorry for delay responding! I am trying to remove the black plastic facia panel to see what’s going on behind … but don’t want to just tug and can’t see any obvious clips or screws. Any help gratefully received before I go in heavy handed!

 

[saundersben50]

Has it got a rubber hose onto the bottom of unit if so take it off and poke a bit of wire through towards the bulk head gently if you have a pipe cleaner poke up into the matrix nothing too hard though

Hope it’s ok to join this thread; I’ve got a hole in this rubber hose/ grommet just inside the van. Do you know how or where I might be able to source a new one? I can’t find one anywhere online.

 

[Pete C]

VW dealer is likely to be your only option.

Pete

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Bicycle puncture repair patch - had a washing machine seal running with such a repair for 5 years +.

 

[taniatheviking]

Hiya I've got quite a significant drip coming out of that little funnel. Leaves quite a puddle when I park. But the AC isn't on. Is this a concern? Mean the same pic from axl S

 

[AussieMick]

Have you had this switch on to defrost the front windscreen, this will bring on the air-conditioning.

 

[taniatheviking]

I don't think so, but that's good to know and I ll take note . Thanks so much.