Wet Feet

wysri9 · 08-31-2011, 11:54 PM

OK guys who knows the solution to this problem - is it blocked drains or a blocked condenser drain? My 575M has taken to showering my feet with water when cornering hard on left hand bends. The water exits from the air outlet on the transmission tunnel and is cold! Where do I start to try to rectify??

Killer58 · 09-01-2011, 07:14 AM

Ha, you got me! I thought this was going to be a post about Ed's shoes....

wetpet · 09-01-2011, 07:25 AM

Who's talkin bout my shoes!?

tazandjan · 09-01-2011, 07:30 AM

Simon- Affirmative, it is a clogged drain pipe from the A/C evaporator, most likely. This can be cleaned out from the top by removing the passenger compartment footwell panel, disconnecting the drain pipe at the T connector and blowing it out with compressed air. It can also be cleared from the bottom by inserting a dulled wire (coat hanger straightened and dulled possibly) into the drain tube and cleaning out the clog. Here is the location of the T connector and you just have to hunt around for the drain hose on the bottom since I do not have any photos saved of the hose location.

This is quite a common problem with the V12s, especially in humid climates.

Taz
Terry Phillips

Granucci · 09-01-2011, 08:16 AM

Not sure, but might want to inspect the environmental, air-filter in the vent area too. The 456 has a cloth and wire setup that can get quite clogged. I've seen them missing too.

tazandjan · 09-01-2011, 08:58 AM

Rik- That filter is supposed to be changed every year, but I do not think you will get much water through it since it is under the hood.

Taz
Terry Phillips

wysri9 · 09-05-2011, 03:12 AM

Taz

With a response like that I am confident to set about it. Thanks so much for the fabulous service!

I will let you know how I get on.

08-31-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
wysri9 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland Ferrari Life Posts: 12 Name: Simon Richards	Wet Feet OK guys who knows the solution to this problem - is it blocked drains or a blocked condenser drain? My 575M has taken to showering my feet with water when cornering hard on left hand bends. The water exits from the air outlet on the transmission tunnel and is cold! Where do I start to try to rectify??

09-01-2011, 07:25 AM	#3
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	Who's talkin bout my shoes!? Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

09-01-2011, 07:30 AM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Simon- Affirmative, it is a clogged drain pipe from the A/C evaporator, most likely. This can be cleaned out from the top by removing the passenger compartment footwell panel, disconnecting the drain pipe at the T connector and blowing it out with compressed air. It can also be cleared from the bottom by inserting a dulled wire (coat hanger straightened and dulled possibly) into the drain tube and cleaning out the clog. Here is the location of the T connector and you just have to hunt around for the drain hose on the bottom since I do not have any photos saved of the hose location. This is quite a common problem with the V12s, especially in humid climates. Taz Terry Phillips Attached Images

09-01-2011, 08:16 AM	#5
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,047	Not sure, but might want to inspect the environmental, air-filter in the vent area too. The 456 has a cloth and wire setup that can get quite clogged. I've seen them missing too. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

09-01-2011, 08:58 AM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Rik- That filter is supposed to be changed every year, but I do not think you will get much water through it since it is under the hood. Taz Terry Phillips Attached Images

09-01-2011, 07:14 AM	#2
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Ha, you got me! I thought this was going to be a post about Ed's shoes....

09-05-2011, 03:12 AM	#7
wysri9 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland Ferrari Life Posts: 12 Name: Simon Richards	Who needs the dealer Taz With a response like that I am confident to set about it. Thanks so much for the fabulous service! I will let you know how I get on.

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