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Expert: Roland Finston - 7/3/2009


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I have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5 that has a clogged AC condensor drain pipe or hose. I carefully banged on the plastic housing where the cabin air filter is and it unclogged for one day and then clogged again. I repeated  the process the following day with the same results.Is there a hose/pipe that I can find/remove and clean it out? If so where is it and how can I get access to it?

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Hi Jorge,
I don't know specifically but based upon other models my belief would be that the drain hole is on the outside of the firewall accessible from under the vehicle, probably near the midline of the vehicle at approximately the same level as the plastic housing that is inside the cabin. It probably is a stubby rubber tube and you would need to insert a wire into the lumen of the tube to clean out the stoppage.
Roland

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I take questions one at a time between 8am and 9pm CT and try to respond within 20 minutes. If I am shown as "MAXED OUT" try again at the 'top' of the hour as I may be answering another question or am otherwise busy. I specialize in Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth cars, minivans, and SUV's for the model years 1982-2006 based upon my 50-year DIY experience, factory shop manuals and wiring diagrams. I offer fast repair advice to help you minimize repair costs by helping you diagnose and do it yourself. Problems with electronically controlled engines and transmissions as well as body wiring problems are my specialty. There are answers on file to more than fifteen thousand Chrysler questions at your finger tips: put a few key words in the "find" box (above) or click on "view past answers" for a chronological list of my q and a's. Don't use "Add to this answer" if you still have a question...ask it. I don't have manuals for truck or Jeep (except'04-'06).

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