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Where is the a/c evaporator condensation drain tube on a 1998 Dodge Stratus? What's the best way to clean it

My 98 Stratus 2.4L 4 cyl is dripping clear clean water on the passenger side and has accumulated water in the blower motor area. How can I clean out the drain? Where is the drain?

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The drain will be on the passenger side, towards the bottom of the firewall. It should be below the 2 heater hoses that go intot he heater core. On yours, I think it was just a tube coming out of the firewall, it will have a foam gasket around the platic tube. The tube will protrude from the firewall just a little bit. Some have a 90 degree rubber elbow on the end of the tube. If it is just the plastic tube, without the elbow, then use either a wet/dry vac if you have one, or use a wire hanger to poke into the hole and try to remove whatever is blocking the drain. If you don't get it out, it might block it again later, or it might come out with the water. If you have the 90 degree rubber elbow, a quick trick is to squeeze it at the very end and roll it between your fingers to loosen the blockage. If that doesn't work, remove the elbow and clean it out, it will generally have the blockage in it. The elbow should have 2 pieces of wire sticking out, just squeeze these together and slide it off. Might have to give it a twist to get it to come loose. If you get the elbow off and water doesn't come rushing out, then clear the plastic tube, and check the elbow to be sure it isn't clogged.
Based on your question, I would say you probably have water gathering on your passanger floor board. If it is the drain that is clogged, NO water will drip. So first, run the car with the ac on and see if the water pools under the car. You can usually trace the drain by following the flow of water. If I had to guess, I would say it is on the fire wall to the right about in the middle of were the passangers feet would sit (on the inside, drain plug on outside). If it is clogged, use a wet-dry vac and suck out the intrusion. You will know if it was clogged as the water will flow freely after some suction. If there is no clog, you may have a bad heater coil. Not too bad to replace, but should be done by a pro. Good luck!!

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