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Old 07-24-2006 | 01:12 PM
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My only peeing is on the floor (or ground, which is normal), none inside the vehicle.
Old 07-24-2006 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Whenever the controls are set to "recirc" the A/C compressor is on.

Even when the A/C light is off, the A/C is still on (and compressor is running), in recirc mode.

We've been through this several times on this forum...
I stand corrected. Just read this in the manual. Recirc on others cars I have had did not activate the A/C, unless of course A/C was on.
Old 07-24-2006 | 07:47 PM
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It is confusing. GM has been doing it for a few years. We could never figure out why my wife's Olds Alero stayed cool in the summer without ever having to use the a/c!
Old 07-24-2006 | 10:00 PM
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Mine does not Pee on the floor . Guess I am not sure if that is good or bad.

As a recap, I only run my A/C "on" for a few minutes after I start the car. From that point on I just use the recirc air with the A/C "off". YES I know the air is still running.
Today I ran the A/C "on" all the way home. There was no HHR pee on my floor.
So I guess we are back to the question of "Should your HHR pee"? No matter how I ran mine it so I am but as long as I have no problems I will be glad I have no pee on my floor.
Old 07-24-2006 | 10:08 PM
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I don't know if this would have anything to do with your lack of pee....but I just noticed you live in AZ.

Been a long time since I was there but I don't remember much humidity.

Do you think this might limit your pee?
Old 07-24-2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by yeshua63043
I don't know if this would have anything to do with your lack of pee....but I just noticed you live in AZ.

Been a long time since I was there but I don't remember much humidity.

Do you think this might limit your pee?
You know after I made that post I was thinking maybe the same thing, but I think someone else from Az said he does pee.

Now my pee is fine, just the HHR doesnt pee
Old 07-25-2006 | 12:01 PM
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the condensate drain is located on the firewall. At least I hope that's what it is. if not I've got another leak to get checked out.
Since I put on my CGS Air Intake, I can clearly see the AC Drain line on the passengers side of the firewall. Since everyone is always so helpful to me I went out and took a picture so you know what to look for. It is very difficult to see if you have the stock air filter. Mine drips often in the Charlotte humidity.

Old 07-25-2006 | 03:15 PM
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Thanks for that picture! At least I know about where to look now. "Coachpete" is getting new carpets because his A/C leaked on the passenger side floor. So there must be a connection between "Non-Peeing" HHRs and the problem he's had. The dealer found a pinched A/C drain on his! And yes, we do have some humidity in the Phoenix area, especially in July and August . Nothing like some other parts of the Country, but more than enough to cause A/C draining from both vehicles and homes.
Old 07-25-2006 | 03:21 PM
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Guess I will check mine tonight and see if it looks funny. I have had no problems with water on the carpet so far
Old 07-25-2006 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by john 11
Since I put on my CGS Air Intake, I can clearly see the AC Drain line on the passengers side of the firewall. Since everyone is always so helpful to me I went out and took a picture so you know what to look for. It is very difficult to see if you have the stock air filter. Mine drips often in the Charlotte humidity.

I have used your picture and checked big "victory red" out. After sitting with ac "on" and in recirculate, fan on "high", nothing!!!! he doesn't pee outside or inside as far as I can tell!!! carpets dry, ground and little tube is dry..... off to dealer we go tomorrow.....


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