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When i turn my ignition the aircon ticks for about 20 secounds.... I know its my aircon cause if i turn it off and turn it back on and switch it from cold/heat it ticks again.... Also under the dash on the passenger side there is a leak, I suspect its the aircon aswell, here is a photo



THe leak is coming from inbetween the black and the white plastic, its going through a material that seems like its meant to be a seal.

Pretty sure there's a little motor in there that you will find will have stripped teeth, and you'll need to replace that.
If memory serves me right, it's the one that changes from re-circulation to outside air.

well the aircon works fine even with the ticking noise at startup, but im worried about the water leak if anything it wouldnt be smart to leave it would it?

Water leak will most likely be a leaking heater core, you can bridge the pipes in the engine bay. But to fix it properly, you will need a new heater core

dang looks like ill be taking the dash apart, how big is the job?

bradicus wrote:dang

Could also just be condensation from the air con if it only happens when air con running and the tube going through the firewall is damaged/blocked.

Vectose wrote:Could also just be condensation from the air con if it only happens when air con running and the tube going through the firewall is damaged/blocked.

Yeah thats what a mechanic said to me that lives down the street

he said me the drain for it might be clogged

If it ONLY happens when air con has been running, it'll be that. If it happens when air con hasn't been used then it'll be Hester core.

Vectose wrote:If it ONLY happens when air con has been running, it'll be that. If it happens when air con hasn't been used then it'll be Hester core.

pretty sure its when the aircon is running. But havent tested it quite enough

Does it have the little bent black dick bit sticking out of the firewall around that area? If not you'll need to get one as it will just drip inside. Also if you move the vent to outside air it will stop ticking. If it does it's just the little motor

silverGPX wrote:Does it have the little bent black dick bit sticking out of the firewall around that area? If not you'll need to get one as it will just drip inside. Also if you move the vent to outside air it will stop ticking. If it does it's just the little motor

yep on outside air its stopped the ticking

Think ill have a solenoid thats working on the red car im dismantling

dstocks wrote:Think ill have a solenoid thats working on the red car im dismantling

im guessing thats whats causing the clicking then

Vectose wrote:If it ONLY happens when air con has been running, it'll be that. If it happens when air con hasn't been used then it'll be Hester core.

Had the aircon off, was still leaking. Although even when its off it still has air coming through.... so im not sure its really off

not sure why it would be the heatercore, haven't even used the heater

The heater core still has coolant flowing through it.

Yep, the ticking is the solenoid they are referring to above. It strips cogs and starts makingthat sound.Common issue. Cant remember which solenoid it is though. Someone else will know

if its the heater core, can i just put some radiator leak stopper in the radiator...? although the liquid thats coming out is clear.

I would never use any sort of stop leak on a car I am planning to keep for any period of time. Often causes more problems.

Best thing to do if the heater core is leaking and you cant be stuffed replacing it is to bypass it.

If you have coolant in the engine and what is dripping is clear then it is not the heater core.

Vectose wrote:I would never use any sort of stop leak on a car I am planning to keep for any period of time. Often causes more problems.

Best thing to do if the heater core is leaking and you cant be stuffed replacing it is to bypass it.

If you have coolant in the engine and what is dripping is clear then it is not the heater core.

yeah the coolant was just changed and is bright green, so its not coolant