Mazda Xedos 9 A/C problem

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Sun 17 Jun 2007 17:32
Mazda Xedos 9 A/C problem - dxp55
This week I noticed a stale smell from heater and first thing that came to mind was the A/C - Although the service book doesn't say anything about A/C filters I took out glove box and cover underneath to expose A/C unit and found filters and by look of it they hadn't been changed from new - also after thinking about it I never noticed any water under car when A/C was on so poked around and found outlet in engine bay - managed to poke a thin wire up and water came out -in centre of hole is a plastic peg thing and at first the wire hit something soft and rubbery but moving it about it then went right into unit - the question is- is the drain hole free to air or does it have a valve or anything to stop air coming in -- when took filters out water came out of the opening as bottom of A/C unit was full of water and water was black hence smell. - since the wire poke I have found a length of plastic tube that fits in hole and I can blow into A/C unit and then when I suck I can hear water sort of bubbling as if it's trying to come up pipe - so far I haven't had time to take it out for another spin.
Any info would help

Dave
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Sun 17 Jun 2007 17:41
Mazda Xedos 9 A/C problem - Aprilia
AFAIK its just a simple drain tube from the bottom of the A/C evaporator housing. No valves or anything fancy.
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