Do any of you guys happen to find water leaks possibly from A/C?
I know it sounds kinda normal, but there is pretty much amount of water on the ground. I even heard some "water noise" near the engine area after I totally turned off the engine. And I just got my fit 2 days ago.

 

mines normal

 

You were probably hearing the A/C equalizing, which is normal after it shuts down.

 

The AC is also taking moisture out of the air, so it will drip (outside of the car) when it's working hard. It should be normal

 

it is also the middle of summer, so there will be a lot of condensation coming off of your condenser. i bet it is pretty bad since you are down south.

 

My Fit doesn't seem to drip much, but my daughter's Camry does -- she worried when she saw puddles on the garage floor. We're also in the humid south.

 

*ding* *ding* That's condensation. My Accord generates enough of a puddle that it runs down the driveway.

 

Thanks for everyone reply, I think I will still go back to dealership to see whats going on, since I need to pick up some accessories as well.

 

Get your acessories at http://www.collegehillshonda.com/fitaccessories.htm , save your self some bucks.

 

Oh thanks for the web site, prices are pretty decent. I think I will buy something off that web site, I wonder do they charge sales tax within CA?

 

DING DING

WRONG!

The condensor is what gets rid of the heat like a radiator does for your engine coolant temperature. The evaporator core inside the cab of the vehicle is what creates condensation and depending on the ambient temperature and humidity level, that will depend on the amount of condensation build up and run off from the evaporator case.

And DING DING on the sound possibly being the equalizing refrigerant. Good assumption indeed.

 

that is all true, and probably the primary source of the condensation. but are you saying there is no condensation that forms along the condensor? i have seen it many times on vehicles. hell there is condensation on my glass of water right now because of the temperature difference between the cup and the room...

 

here we go:

THE REFRIGERANT CYCLE
The refrigerant cycle involves a three-step process that includes pressurization, condensation, and vaporization. Starting at the compressor, let’s identify these steps as we trace the flow of refrigerant through the system (See A/C System Diagrams: Orifice Tube A/C System and Expansion Valve A/C System). The refrigerant enters the compressor through the suction port as a low-pressure vapor. After squeezing this vapor into a confined area (pressurization), it is released through the compressor’s discharge port. By pressurizing the refrigerant, the compressor causes the refrigerant vapor to become much hotter than the outside air. This ensures that it will change to a liquid as the cycle enters the next phase.

Once pressurized, the compressor pumps the high-pressure refrigerant vapor to the condenser, which is located directly behind the grille in front of the radiator. As outside air is drawn over the condenser by the engine fan, or forced past it by the ram-air effect, the incoming air absorbs the heat contained in the high-pressure vapor. This causes the vapor to condense into a high-pressure liquid, completing the second phase of the process (condensation).

As the refrigerant leaves the condenser, it makes its way toward the evaporator, which is located within the air hadling case along with the blower. Before entering the evaporator, the refrigerant flows through a metering device. This results in a significant drop in pressure, allowing the refrigerant to vaporize at a lower temperature. This ensures that the refrigerant will absorb the maximum amount of heat as the blower forces warm air over the evaporator. At this point, the vaporization phase is complete, and the heat-laden vapor is drawn back into the compressor so the cycle can be repeated.

Since heat is removed from the air during the vaporization phase, the air exits the panel vents at a much lower temperature. This not only results in cool air, but dehumidified air as well. Remember, warm air has high moisture content. Consequently, when the warm air comes in contact with the cold evaporator, the moisture condenses on the evaporator surface and eventually drains onto the ground. This is why a puddle of water forms under the car after it has been shut off with the air conditioner on.

http://www.id-usa.com/how_to_ac.asp

 

Thanks for the clarification on the cut and paste text book notes BUT... next time you're running your A/C... go touch your condensor.

You tell me.

I work on A/C every day and have been doing so for the past 12 years now.

So again... not trying to sound cocky or arrogant or any of that... just trying to help out the uneducated with some education.

You on the other hand seem to be trying to discredit me for better appearance on your end. If you need the impressed awe look on my face. You get it.

Again, my intent was to correct and teach. Not brag or boast.

Take it how you will.

No condensation builds up on A/C Condensors any car due to "normal" A/C operation. If it does... then... something is wrong with your cars A/C.

Good night!

 

you actually do sound cocky and arrogant, and if you arent trying to, then that is worse. i am not trying to discredit you at all. in fact, what i posted proved you correct. you may know A/C, so try working on reading comprehension. read the last line of the quote i posted... it backs you up!your intent may be nothing but good, but your execution sucks. i was actually engaging in the conversation to learn something.

back to that, i may have my parts mixed up, but whatever. just on my vehicles alone, i had a brand new 00 dodge dakota r/t that had a long narrow metal bar which ran high between the radiator and the block that had condensation collect on it and therefore drip on the driveway. i also had a 99 dakota that purchased used, it did the same thing. i had an 05 acura rsx type s where the bar actually ran over the top of the block. this one had insulation on it but it still had condensation dripping from it. so what is that part? it is not located inside the cab, so i am guessing it is not the evaporator?