Dodge Repair: Drain hole plug for A/C, dodge grand caravan, inlet air temperature sensor


Question
Water and condensation is leaking into the interior of the right front passenger floor board of my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan EX.  Is there a drain hole or hose to correct his problem?  What can I do to fix this?

Answer
SUBJECT:
HVAC Drain Water (AC Condensate) Leaks Under Passenger Side Carpet
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a HVAC drain tube O-ring.
MODELS:
**2004 - 2006 (CS) Pacifica**
2001 - 2006 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
2001 - 2006 (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before December 16, 2005 (MDH
1216XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a wet front passenger floor or floor carpet. This condition may
be due to water (A/C condensate) from the HVAC assembly drain tube.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify the passenger side front floor or carpet is wet. Check the source of the water leak.
As A/C condensate leaves the HVAC drain tube, it may run back along the outside of the
drain tube, past the seal, and under the passenger side front floor carpet. If the HVAC
assembly drain tube is the cause of the water leak, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 68001994AA O-ring
NUMBER: 24-001-06 REV A
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: November 10, 2006
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor.
3. Loosen the clamp and remove the inlet hose from the throttle body (leave the other
end attached to the air cleaner housing cover).
4. Remove the air cleaner housing cover.
5. Inspect the HVAC drain tube. Clean out any debris or other restrictions in the drain.
6. Install the HVAC drain O-ring onto the HVAC drain tube, making sure the O-ring is 6
mm (0.25 in.) onto the keyway on the top of the HVAC drain and beyond the slot in the
bottom of the HVAC drain.
7. Install the air cleaner housing cover.
8. Attach the inlet hose to the throttle body and tighten clamp.
9. Reconnect the inlet air temperature sensor.
10. Reconnect the battery.
11. Set the clock to the correct time