Dodge Dakota AC Drain Tube/Water Leak Fix

[@asdf-ly3lv]

Thanks for the video!!! Rather than RTV sealant, I used 16" of 3/4" rubber hose from the auto parts store, clamped it to the drain pipe, and routed the hose down and away from the exhaust. The hose is somewhat kinked, but still drips water onto the ground when the A/C is running (and away from the firewall). The fix cost me $10 ($2 for the hose, $2 for the clamp, and $6 for 12 replacement grommets). The local Dodge dealer wanted $500 to fix this problem. Thanks for helping me identify the problem and saving me $490!!!!

[@socalbeer6212]

+asdf Glad I could help!

[@JMohler]

A 75 cent 3/4 inch 90 degree copper elbow add whatever silicone/rtv/hot glue/whatever sealant would have been a cheaper, faster, more effective, and better looking alternative to the garden hose imo. Plus the dealership should of directed you to the dodge caravan drain tube replacement that is commonly added to the dakota/Durango (serves same purpose as 90 degree elbow I mentioned) and the part is only like $5 from the dealership

[@MrFantasylover1]

@@JMohler brilliant. Can u get us a part number? That's the best idea that should be put at the top

[@JMohler]

@@MrFantasylover1 56000724AB i believe is the part number you desire

[@MrFantasylover1]

@@JMohler thank you so very much!

[@robertday3260]

Thought about a clogged condensate tube but saw it under the inner firewall “mat”Was ready to blame a windshield leak Another GREAT engineering feat.Guess what I’ll be doing latter. Well done. Thanx for a no nonsense post!

[@seabulls69]

I've been having an inordinate amount of "condensation" inside my Dakota. Mostly on the windshield. I went to a Dakota forum and all I could find was a pissing match over everything but the actual cause. Your solution appears to make a helluva lot more sense than anything else I've been able to find thus far. Thank you.

[@LigerTigerOP]

I had the same issue in my 04 Dakota. I did use red RTV instead of the blue, because of the heat. I also inserted a smaller hose into the existing outlet with an elbow pointing down. Doesn’t hurt to have extra protection from this happening again. Thank you for the video.

[@darrenwilder5748]

Thank you SOOOO much for this video!! I've been looking for the source of this leak for about 6 years!! I've had the heater core replaced with no fix. I've even spoke to a Dodge mechanic that my Dad knows and he had no idea about this problem. Thank you again for this video!! I have a 2003 Dakota 4X2 4.7L Quad cab.

[@socalbeer6212]

Glad i could help!

[@garylstrickland]

Thanks so much. When I pulled back the carpet on my truck I used a shop vac and got over half a gallon of water off my floor. It was a PAIN to get to and fix, but I did it and now my floor is finally dry! Awesome video! thanks again.

[@socalbeer6212]

Glad it helped!

[@PeterPetersen999]

Honestly thanks so much for making me aware of this! Chain reaction of cabin rust, leaks, soggy headliner and weird smell resolved thanks to ac drainage!! You’re my hero. Helpful comments, too.

[@jusjohn]

I had an 89 Dakota that the tube in the same location was clogged. No more water in the floor or swooshing in the dash. Years later I own an 02 Dakota and it retains tons of water on the passenger side. I forgot about the 98th Chrysler Achilles heel. Can’t wait until morning. Total investigating the drain tomorrow.

[@josephfiumara9065]

Thanks for posting the video my Dodge Dakota has started doing this , now i know what to do to fix it!

[@LigerTigerOP]

I had the same issue on my 2004 Dakota. What I did was , I bought a 90 degrees hose same diameter and a screen from a kitchen faucet. I use some kind of adhesive to attach both hoses and glued the screen to the hose. I haven’t had a problem since.

[@rdfl]

I had the same water issue on my 2004 SLT Dakota, They have a service bulletin for this problem but I did not no what the fix was until I found your video. I did the fix as you show, and it fixed the problem. I left the carpet pulled back for a week so it would dry out and to check for leaks. We had a number of heavy rains in that time and no water was on the floor, so it was the AC drain seal leak. Thanks for great video, and anyone who will do this fix, Advance Auto has the trim attachments to replace the ones you cut to get fender liner out.

[@socalbeer6212]

Thanks for the info Rich, glad to hear it solved the issue for you as well.

[@robertgelley6454]

Thank you for such a clear and concise video! This is what will fix my problem as well! Like the rest of us commenters here, we really appreciate you spending the time to make such a great video! I think this is the same for my Jeep grand cherokee... (same engine)

[@dawiseguyreviewer7515]

So I "barrowed" a lift in one of the stalls at my favorite shop where I have had more than a few repairs as well as maintenance done over the years. After paying a local body shop to "look" for this leak a couple years back, thinking this had to be condensation created by the location of the catalytic converter which caused what seemed to be a basketball sized wet spot under my floor mat in the carpet. No trail of wetness to show that the source was that drain tube?! That was explained by the rubber strip across the floor panel of the firewall. Removed the "tin/aluminum path plate" as you did & filled the area on the "large cell" foam gasket around the drain tube. Apparently, fairly early on, the large cell foam "gasket" is more compressed so no initial leak, but after a bit of jostling (driving) the "compression" releases and the wicking at the straight tube (design flaw from inception) where a lot of condensation drains is pushed toward the firewall & the poor choice of a "gasket" the manufacturer chose. The fix is just as you suggested, blob a considerable amount of high temp RTV around entire tube with as much excess as possible directed to the sides & bottom of this "gasket". Lift carpet up for a day or two, I used 3 towels to soak up residual water & short 2x4's to hold carpet up allowing all the wetness to dry out testing as I drove for almost a week with A/C on, checking for any more water, smelling RTV for a few days. Once satisfied the leak was assuaged the carpet was returned to it original position, dry & no more leak! Dodge should have recalled all vehicles affected! I have owned this 2002 Dakota SLT Crew Cab for the last 14 years, paid to "find" this "leak", told about the "drain hole blockage" when they never found it, (likely never looked). It took me all of about 45 minutes to "fix" (and a fifth of Bourbon to the shop owner for use of one of his racks) & viola! Now moving on to soundproofing the entire cab & custom interior design! Thanks again for your post, helped me & apparently more than a few here too!

[@kevinhawkins6450]

just picked up a 02 dakota and im going to be fixing this issue immediately, thank you so much

[@Wewaswampboy]

2007, same problem. I could not find the tube, thanks for showing this video. Now I can work on it. I did drill a hole in the floor to let it drain out, it works, but the carpet still gets wet. No flooding. Will check your ideas out and see if my truck is built the same. thanks again.

[@socalbeer6212]

Hope it worked!

[@autocad3227]

I have a 2008 with the same problem. I'm going to dig under it this week. But it seems they did some design changes and it's actually harder to access. Thanks again for the video it was the clearest one.

[@jackoshaw]

Same problem on my 1988 Dakota.... After seeing your video, I will take a look at ie tomorrow...... Thanks for posting!...... The stuff under the carpet is called, "Jute."....

[@socalbeer6212]

Thanks. Hope it worked out

[@worldofwonders21]

I have the same problem on my 2002 dodge dakota. I have water on both sides under my floor mats. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Ty for the video! I am now gonna attempt to fix!

[@socalbeer6212]

Hope it worked out

[@johngalv9288]

Best video on the subject! thanks. I've been struggling with water under carpeting in my '03 Durango SLT. bypassed heater core, re-sealed weather stripping around the doors but, water keeps coming in. Very poor design and a nightmare to service! Thanks for the video, I'll ck the AC drain soon... drain hose should go straight down towards the ground!

[@socalbeer6212]

Sorry to hear you did all that. Was this the real problem?

[@Cinkadeus]

Filled a mid size shop vac half way with water. Had to remove entire carpet. Had vinyl mats and didn't notice that the entire floor pad was saturated. Going to check this today. Thanks so much for the info and yes, I'm going to use red since that's right behind a heat shield.

[@GlowingBentley]

Thanks for the video. My Dakota is '04 & they hadn't fixed the issue. I also have the sagging headliner, too.

[@socalbeer6212]

Glad I could help!

[@wesleysmith8531]

I am having this problem with my 2002 dodge Dakota. This video helps a lot. Thank you very much.

[@socalbeer6212]

No problem. Glad it helped!

[@davidsammons8816]

Awesome job. Thank you for a thorough video.

[@beverlybordano9037]

Have a 2001 Dakota Quad Cab w/ same problem. The 100+ days have made a lake in front floorboard! As soon as I can survive the outdoors I will tackle your 'fix'. Thanks for sharing. Great job!!!!!!!!!!

[@socalbeer6212]

+Beverly Bordano No problem. Watch out for your headliner falling down.

[@budjohnson8957]

Awesome job! I have the exact problem and your video and explanation was excellent. Thank you for taking the time to post this. It solved my problem.

[@socalbeer6212]

Bud Glad the video helped you out. I went searching everywhere for pictures or video of what i had read about people doing and couldnt find anything. So i decided to video what i did to help others.

[@TerryRouse-ye1iv]

You're right mine did the same thing. I added a short drain hose and it worked.

[@garrettmccalla2022]

The hero we all needed

[@quinnxx6147]

Great video SoCal Beer. Thanks for a simple solution for a frustrating problem. Just wished I had seen it several months ago when I was replacing O2 sensors and the only way to get to the passenger side one was removal the wheel well panel. I been having the same leak for a long time and it has ruined the passenger side carpet padding. Just kicking myself for not checking youtube sooner. This is definitely a design flaw by Dodge and there should have been a recall for them to fix it right. You would expect a drain pipe to be vertical and discharge at the bottom or below the engine compartment. SMH!!!

[@socalbeer6212]

Check out my latest video on fixing the O2 sensor without removing the wheel.

[@luckyshoeshine]

Thanks for the solution to my dakota's problem

[@jmarkz59]

I have a 98 with the same problem! I appreciate you sharing this very much!

[@49aggie]

+J. Mark Zedlitz : Hey Mark, did you fix the problem of the drain pipe? I have the same problem, but I can't find the drain pipe. is it on the same spot as SoCal Beer says? Please response ASAP. Thanks.

[@socalbeer6212]

+49aggie I don't know about the older model Dakotas, but just look for the aluminum panel on the firewall. If it is there the tube is right behind it.

[@juanmondragon779]

Thank you so much for your help now I know how to fix the same problem on the same kind of truck blessings thank you

[@Ibjahmin]

Thanks for the video, it's very helpful..I thought it was my heater core, but no coolant so now I know where it's coming from..

[@socalbeer6212]

+KSHI GM Glad I could help out!

[@kyleharker9021]

I have an 08 dodge dakota sxt and i can't find the drain hole could it be covered over with fire resistant foam?

[@socalbeer6212]

Not sure on the later models. I know this fix works up to 2004.

[@socalbeer6212]

I would look for the metal cover, not sure if that year has that. I can't imagine the drain tube would be behind foam as that would just absorb all the water

[@felipeurestimanzanares9754]

I have the same problem on my 2003 dodge ram, good job, thank u

[@pieceofchunk]

I own a 2009 Dakota with the v8. As far as I have seen on my truck, it isn't a tube that comes out but it is a hard plastic piece of the AC/Heater core box. And of course it has a foam gasket, and it is leaking from there. I am going to try this method of yours and hopefully get back to confirm it works on the later model Dakota's. Thank you for this video. Cheers from Canada!

[@micahwilliams2609]

I'm having this same issue on my '08 Dakota. Did you happen to come across a fix?

[@socalbeer6212]

I think this fix will work based on previous comments here. If you seal it around the gasket and make sure to bring the sealant up to the opening of the plastic, like I do in the video, it should work.

[@Firefox991gaming]

You are a hero!

[@mkleggett121]

Thank you very much for posting a very clear video. I have the same problem and will be fixing it this weekend. Thanks again

[@socalbeer6212]

Good luck, hope it worked!

[@jmarkz59]

It did fix the problem! Thanks again!

[@stevenallen2530]

I finally know what is keeping my floor wet on my Dodge 2002, thanks a million.

[@socalbeer6212]

No problem! The fix is easy

[@eugenepaxton9780]

I have a 1988 Dodge ram Pick up in the water it back up in my floorboard Is the fix the same on the 88

[@colejones7228]

I have a 1991 Dakota that has the same problem, we are going to take a look at it now and I will update if this solves the problem

[@spikejones5719]

I have this problem in my '98 Ram 2500 4X4 and appreciate this video. Thanks for posting it, and your ceiling felt is called the headliner ;).

[@richardoconnor1638]

Thanks for the information you posted, I caulked the valve but I was still getting water in the front passenger seat. So, by process of elimination, I found my leak was coming from the back window frame, at the bottom right corner,(passenger side corner). I put a garden hose there and watched the water leak in. I took out the back seat and found the water dripping down. I put silicone in the space in between the window frame and the truck. We have had 3 rain storms and it is not leaking anymore! Thanks for your video.

[@socalbeer6212]

+Richard OConnor No problem, glad it helped you eliminate a possibility.

[@autocad3227]

I also did that. I put a thin bead of caulk around the window frame. That eliminated leaking. Around the back window. Also, the third brake light gasket deteriorated. At the time it wasn't available so I had to buy a whole new light. And that fix the leak around the third brake light.

[@TheSaskachewan1]

the moisture you are seeing is condensation from the a.c. could this also be caused by a heater core antifreeze leak?

[@socalbeer6212]

Yes that is water wicking back from the drainage tube for the ac condensation tank. I dont know if the heater core could leak into that area as well...

[@socalbeer6212]

@SRT HELLCAT Thanks for the info. Luckily I dont have an issue with the heater core. Havent had any further issues with water since this fix.

[@nickycochran1706]

Thanks I have a Mitsubishi raider doing the same thing! Just use a jack stand. A young boy just died here because his jack gave out in our town

[@jacobt10031978]

Did you find the drain tube on your Raider? I am experiencing the same problem... location of the drain tube. 08 Raider

[@socalbeer6212]

Yes to the jack stand. Just realize the only thing "under" the car at any point is my arm. All other 3 tires are on the ground.

[@autocad3227]

Same here 2008 raider. I'm going to look at it this week.

[@ElMunstro3614]

04 Dakota SXT is leaking from a/c drain tube but my floor board isn’t damp or wet. Picking up some RTV sealant tomorrow and trying that

[@zombie21boy]

What I used was rhino liner. Gave it a couple of coats and it hasn’t leak yet. It’s been over 1 year 6 months

[@greygoosemafia]

can you tell or show me where the ground straps connect on the passenger side of the engine bay?

[@susiebouche136]

Where do you buy the replacement grommets?

[@onesalty1]

Susie Bouche Napa stores usually carry’s them.

[@NeuroEx]

Amazon too

[@Izzy1665]

Dodge Parts dept has a spring loaded (thumb & index finger squeeze spring) 90* boot to go over that tube so you can divert the water drainage downward too. I siliconed mine as it was done in this video as well as added the boot a couple of days later...using silicone and the spring. I do not know the part# but the parts dept was very familiar with this leak on the Dakotas, Durangos, and RAMS so coming up with the boot shouldn't be a big issue for them.

[@socalbeer6212]

Thanks for the info

[@MEGA_SOKO]

Part number on the tube is 56000724AB. This was a really common problem on the Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager models and Jeeps too. I have been a Chrysler product fan for a very long time and have used this tube on several vehicles over the years to fix the same issue. Cheap fix, but very frustrating that this design was still used for so long, even though they knew it was an issue and made a cheap $13 tube just 3" long as a solution to fixing this problem.

[@RhinoCable]

Thanks for the part#

[@DawsonRobinson]

Hi, great video.. As you can surmized, I'm experience a similar problem, but its on the driver side. And everytime it rains, we let's just say I can't buy enough towels to absorb the lake I'm left with. After looking at your video, can I safely assume, there's a similar hose sticking out of the driver side firewall? Thanks in advance...

[@socalbeer6212]

Hi Dawson, there not a tube on that side of the truck. The tube is strictly for the condensation unit on the AC which is located on the passenger side of the vehicle. As your problem occurs after it rains, I would guess that you have a leak in a seal somewhere. I would check around your windshield, drivers side window, and the firewall area.

[@DawsonRobinson]

SoCal Beer Hey thanks so much. I have since found the leak. And you're right it was a windshield leak right above the driver side. It drove me crazy, but I've found it. That said, keep up the videos, they're great! Appreciate the feed back.. Take care!

[@BrendaSmith01]

Hey Dawson, I have a 05 Dodge Dakota, and I'm having the same problem...a lake on the driver's side. Was wondering if you could tell me how you found the leak? Thanks in advance.

[@DawsonRobinson]

Brenda Smith np.. On a dry day, take a water hose and run it on the driver side window (I don't have to tell you to make sure the driver's side should be dry as well) if you have a wet floor, let's say after 5 mins of water on the window you know it's your windshield. Good luck

[@robertschoessel4414]

You may have a clogged cowl drain or something like that..

[@johnwade6836]

I have the same issue but on the driver side floor so can there be 2 drain hoses ?

[@socalbeer6212]

Nope just one on the passenger side. Are you in a wet/rainy area? You could have a window seal leak.

[@johnwade6836]

@@socalbeer6212 no it gets wet on dry days and my AC is draining properly so I know that’s not clogged So I don’t know where this water is coming from

[@socalbeer6212]

You should try and pull back the floor padding and see if you can trace the wetness. I would start on the passenger side and see if it is somehow being absorbed and pulled to the driver side through the padding.

[@sherryted]

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango with the same problem thanks I'll look into it with your method

[@socalbeer6212]

+ted villa Hope it works for you

[@zzzBoneSzzz]

2003 dakota same problem. .. thanks for the tip

[@socalbeer6212]

No problem.

[@joshuariley9563]

Great video thank you sir for your help

[@blacklab1990ify]

my roof material is coming down but it's not leaking on my floor's just the ground...enough for me to worry...below that exact spot...could that be my issue? I'm not a mechanic. thanks.

[@socalbeer6212]

If your passenger floor isn't wet after using your AC for a hour or so, then the roof issue isn't due to that. High humidity and age can cause the lining to sag.

[@blacklab1990ify]

@@socalbeer6212 thx, pretty sure u are correct.

[@aikidragonpiper71]

My 2003 Dodge Dakota is doing the same thing. The passenger floorboard gets soaked when I run the AC.

[@huascar1205]

Thank you , very usefull!!

[@MyKirch]

I have a 2005 Dakota slt v-8 leaking water all under the passenger carpet. Is the a/c drain tube just like yours

[@socalbeer6212]

I know this is a VERY late reply...but it could be the same design.

[@احمدالفزاني-ق9ز]

I have water smuggling from that pipe, should I seal the fence with silicon? dodge dakota 2000

[@socalbeer6212]

Sorry, not sure what you are trying to say here. You don't want to "seal up" the drain hose itself, that will cause a huge water problem in the interior. You just want to put the sealant underneath it to seal the gap in the firewall

[@zerotodona1495]

I’ve been trying to figure this out for years on my 92… at least I’ve a lead now

[@dawiseguyreviewer7515]

Well now, did it work & how long? Thanks for the video!

[@NeuroEx]

Still working to this day!

[@WBee-jg8eg]

​@@NeuroExcan you use the RTV sealant from the inside? I don't have the tools to get to the fire wall from engine side. I have a 2003 dodge Durango

[@dennisgrubbs1929]

Thanks for the video great job 👍

[@praynsprayairsoft4832]

So my 2003 dakota is leaking on the driver side and creating a puddle there. Would this same issue create the same problem? My friend and I were doing some inspecting last night on it, and we found the water coming out of the AC selector assembly under the driver side. Where you change where you want the air to blow out of which vents. Someone please help me!

[@socalbeer6212]

Pray'n'Spray Airsoft That would be a long way for that water to travel from the tube I describe.

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

Is it same on 3.9v6 02 dakota?

[@steveshearer1995]

Have a 2007 drain is more square and no pan over it sealed up gasket hope this works tired of the dodge lake

[@socalbeer6212]

Hope this worked

[@eazyboy2]

Did you ever got it fixed?

[@DIYwithPete]

Thanks for the video but I'm having a slight different issue hoping you or someone can help answer. my truck is leaking the water fine out of the tube, however it seems to throw a very good amount of water to my exhaust catalytic converter. Is this normal or does this need to route to the side and straight to the floor?

[@socalbeer6212]

Not sure. Havent noticed this on mine

[@robertschoessel4414]

Not sure I understand , but for every gallon of gas you burn you also discharge a gallon of water out the exhaust .

[@johnnyyammine77]

Very helpful video , thanks so much for making it.

[@socalbeer6212]

+Jean Yammine No problem, hoped it worked.

[@Taylor-ys2vh]

I just discovered the pond in my passenger side of my 03 durango. I dont trust the angle of that tube. I would almost rather plug that hole and drill out a new hole at a lower point of the firewall and run a new hose that extends beyond the body. How many hours did this fix take? It looks like its about 4-6hrs to get everything out of the way.

[@socalbeer6212]

Hi Taylor, this took about 2 hours start to finish. The longest part was removing and reinstalling the wheelwell shroud.

[@pamps6673]

Did it work?

[@socalbeer6212]

Yes, still going strong

[@charlesporcheron265]

thanks for sharing,i lookedveverywhere for that drain God bless

[@socalbeer6212]

+Charles Porcheron No problem, it was a definitely a puzzle at first.

[@robfellman3875]

SoCal Beer: I have a 95 Dakota with the magnum engine. I have the same problem with a lot of water except, I have 2 vehicles and it is when the truck has not been driven at all, it don't appear to be the condensate for the ac.. have you heard of anything else, I've check the rear carpet so it is not the back window which some people say that was their problem along with what others have said. any advice of something else that you think it could be.

[@socalbeer6212]

I replied to someone else above that a leak after rain would imply a seal leak. I would look around the windshield, passenger side window, and the firewall.

[@robfellman3875]

a friend of mine did find the leak, i noticed rust on the driver side top of the windshield at the seal. starts on the driver side windshield above where the visor is.. the water would go in there, then follow down the driver side pillar, then all the way across the bottom of the windshield (where it was supposed to seal) then to the passenger side floor board. at first i noticed it barely beginning to show rust on the driver side at the windshield. looking at it up close it looked like tunnels in an ant farm. i could actually see places where the water had been tunneling its way through. one of those things i had to see to believe thanks for your time

[@freakineagle]

I did not see a "jack stand"... great video. Thanks

[@socalbeer6212]

+freakineagle You are right, I should have had a jack stand under there with the floor jack for safety....

[@freakineagle]

+SoCal Beer ....I work on cars a lot and sometimes I forget to slide a jack stand under the vehicle. I sent the video to my friend in Florida and he said what you did also fixed his Dakota. He had even taken it to a shop and on the way home he still had the leak??? Go figure. He is very happy now. Thanks again.

[@autocad3227]

+SoCal Beer Thanks man, my 2008 is leaking. Great video! ( and do use a jack stand next time!!!!)

[@socalbeer6212]

Glad it helped!

[@reapersritehand]

Autocad did this help on your 08? my 07 just started doing this 2 days ago

[@billbyrnes9505]

I think I would first try to unclog the drain, they do plug. My 06 just started smelling musty, now I know where to look.👍

[@NeuroEx]

The drain shouldnt clog, unless something has deteriorated inside your AC. Also, the only way to unclog would be to go through this whole process, so might as well do the fix too.

[@johnwade6836]

But why is only the driver side floor wet on my 2003 dodge dakota and not the passenger side is there 2 drain hoses

[@socalbeer6212]

See my reply to your other post

[@Bignene628]

So did the water stop after doing this ?? Did it work ??

[@socalbeer6212]

+Bignene628 Yes! I currently drive 50-100 miles a day with the AC on Max, no issues at all.

[@Bignene628]

+SoCal Beer thanks bro

[@74DodgeChallenger09]

I completed this repair but the leaking continues (2000 dodge Durango). I found leaking around the antenna seal. I have also seen references to a faulty weld causing the problem. You did not show the outcome of your repair?

[@socalbeer6212]

OUTCOME: Completely fixed the problem. It has been almost 2 years now and not a drop of water in the passenger side foot well. Still haven't fixed my headliner though....

[@timothyschmitz2483]

So all you did was add this silocone around the tube and it fixed the problem leaking into your floorboard? 2002 Dakota same motor

[@socalbeer6212]

+Timothy Schmitz Yep, still working fine to this day. Most days I am running my AC on Max for 50-100 miles...no issues.

[@leichenzedeichen]

Just out of curiosity, how did you end up reattaching the cloth on your ceiling? I have literally the exact problem happening with my 2002 Dakota. Your video is a Godsend. Thank you!

[@socalbeer6212]

+The River Bear I haven't yet...

[@socalbeer6212]

I ended up stripping it out and leaving the bare fiber board...actually doesn't look too bad as it matches my grey interior....just dont look too close..lol

[@popadozenluudsoldude]

wouldn't be a lot easier and just as effective to seal up the area with GreatStuff?

[@tdf8606]

I was wondering if that fixed the issue. I am having the same issue. 2004 dakota

[@socalbeer6212]

Kevin Yes it has fixed the problem. I had to let the passenger side floorboard dry out for a couple weeks afterward. The foam padding soaks up a ton of water. Now everything is completely dry and the musty smell is gone.

[@chabib23]

My Dakota is doing this but I have a Sport Edition, no AC. Any Ideas?

[@socalbeer6212]

Other videos have mentioned window leaks. Not sure.

[@edjohnson4253]

Then it's probably the heater core.

[@carlburr1462]

great video, thanks!!

[@socalbeer6212]

+Carl Burr Thanks!

[@mepipeline]

INSERT SMALLER RUBBER TUBE EXTENSION IN THE CONDENSATION DRAINAGE OUTLET PIPE, POINTING DOWNWARD TO REROUTE CONDENSATION MOISTURE/WATER OUT, SECURE EXTENSION PIECE WITH FINGER ''SQUEEZE-SPRING'' METAL CLAMP. MAKE YOUR JOB CLEAN AND SIMPLE, DON'T USE GLUE OR PLASTIC COMPOUND.

[@richardoconnor1638]

Did your leak come from rain water or when the a/c was running? If it was the rain water, did this fix the problem? Thanks!

[@socalbeer6212]

Richard OConnor It was an A/C leak, I do not have any problems with rain.

[@49aggie]

+SoCal Beer : I have the same proble on my 98 ram, but did it work?

[@socalbeer6212]

+49aggie Yes, it worked perfectly. Drive 50-100 miles a day with AC on Max and no issues

[@49aggie]

Thank you.

[@vidaljuarez6791]

Anyone know if this works with a 2001 dodge Durango ,I have the same problem but I can seem to find the damn drain plug

[@socalbeer6212]

The Durango and Dakota had similar layouts to the engine bay and suspension. I would think it would be in the same place. The metal shield would be the first thing I would look for.

[@HelloWorld-ql3ki]

I wonder why these didn't leak starting from day one when they were brand new?

[@socalbeer6212]

That is a good question. Maybe over time the angle of the tube changes?

[@autocad3227]

Maybe the gasket deteriorates. Good for a couple years maybe?

[@RLRick001]

Awful good of you to film this to help others ~ Thank You :)

[@acela121]

you would think that these so called engenieers that design this drain hose would test it further I have owned several dodge trucks and they have the same problem ,this soaking backup also damages the heater core and housing which can damage either cores that are in that box , I tell you its scary hopefully they have corrected this situation in late models trucks which I am about to purchase .- reason why foreign made vehicles sell they are attentive to these minor flaws .

[@worldofwonders21]

john STAGNITTI Damm str8!

[@scottydntno]

could one just use compressed air and blow out the clog from the inside??

[@socalbeer6212]

Kleo 84 it isnt clogged. The water flows out and then wicks down the underside of the tube and into the cab

[@deborahmartin6075]

2007 is doing the same

[@stephenshelton4267]

Instead of sealing the end, would it have been possible to extend the tube? Could the tube have been pulled back into the cab, extended with another piece of tubing using a connector piece, and then pushed back through? This does seem to be an incredibly dumb design decision on Chrysler's part.

[@socalbeer6212]

Stephen Shelton The sealant was placed around the tube, just sealing the rubber gasket to the firewall. I do not know how effective adding tube would be as the engine block is extremely close to this area. I would be concerned about the tube melting.

[@juanrodriguez-lc4iy]

i turn the ac on and my window get foggy? whats wrong

[@Mastroadam]

Just posted a quick video on my channel showing a shortcut, you don't have to remove the fender cowling and wheel.

[@noel7777noel]

Not everyone has skinny hands. But I do. thanks. :)

[@socalbeer6212]

The 4x4 has a tighter clearance, so that may not work. Thanks for the info though.

[@ytmm9055]

GOOD JOB

[@socalbeer6212]

Thanks!

[@robinoster5565]

Holy shit thank you

[@DC-pv3yh]

01 Dakota 4.7 QC... The design says it all. I mean WTF? Had the same issue. I added a 90 degree elbow.. and that did the trick for me.. But that's after I pulled the carpet out twice to dry it out. Good vid I hear this question all the time..

[@timothyschmitz2483]

We Need The Truth So you stuck a 90 degree elbow on there and you had no more water on your floor?

[@DC-pv3yh]

That is correct. The elbow will only solve the water drip out of the firewall though.. If your still getting water after that. It could be the heater core.

[@timothyschmitz2483]

What size if you don't mind me asking? I drilled a hole in the floorboard just so it'd drain

[@DC-pv3yh]

I will check don't quite remember..

[@DC-pv3yh]

I used a formed heater hose. I don't remember what it came off of. But I basically just cut off what I needed . which is just the 90. But with the hose versus using a 90 pvc u can just use a hose clamp to tighten in on there.

[@nauriskazerovskis3134]

or u can just use elbow pipe, so the watter can drip dow not back

[@noel7777noel]

Than the heat shield will not go back on.

[@biggrizz4447]

Question have you done an update or follow up on this and let us know if this worked for you?

[@socalbeer6212]

I have commented several times, yes, this worked and is still working to this day.

[@mrgwjohnson]

Great video, but dude use jack stands, please.

[@socalbeer6212]

Yep, I know...

[@surfermaverick]

I drilled a whole on the floor board before I saw your video. 😒

[@socalbeer6212]

Ugh...sorry to hear that! I would suggest sealing up the floor, if you haven't already, and using this fix.