Water dripping from front drivers corner

elzorillo · Jul 11th, 2018, 12:03

Noticed water dripping this morning as I got to work. Assumed it was the AC condenser but it hasnt stopped 3 hours later! I caught some in a bowl... just clear water.

I checked the coolant level.. still at max.

What could it possibly be??? right on the front corner, drivers side.

nozmeister · Jul 11th, 2018, 16:25

Washer fluid from front headlamp washers maybe?

elzorillo · Jul 11th, 2018, 17:01

No idea I had headlight washers to be honest. Popped into my local garage who suspect AC condenser water had collected in tray under engine and was slowly dripping out from the corner. Seems to have stopped now and as coolant level still full hopefully they're right.

Chrisv60 · Jul 11th, 2018, 23:40

The colour and smell tends to give it away. Unless the washer fluid had only been filled with water the last few times, it will have an alcoholic type smell and possibly a colour tinge, whereas coolant has its own distinctive smell and colour from the antifreeze, usually like a sweet smell. If it's clear and odourless, it probably will be water which can only really come from the a/c.

AndyJudge · Jul 12th, 2018, 08:07

I may be water vapor that's condensed on the outside of AC condenser & then dripped onto the undertray. When you've stopped it's dripping through.

As mentioned Screen Wash & Coolant both smell & tend to have a colour.

Clan · Jul 12th, 2018, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by elzorillo

Noticed water dripping this morning as I got to work. Assumed it was the AC condenser but it hasnt stopped 3 hours later! I caught some in a bowl... just clear water.

I checked the coolant level.. still at max.

What could it possibly be??? right on the front corner, drivers side.

most likely to do with the washers , the condenser gets hot not cold so no condensation ever forms there .

cardiomike · Jul 14th, 2018, 11:12

hi my own experience was the headlamp washer tube had detached,behind the washer unit.

The Thong · Jul 14th, 2018, 14:57

Looks like the washers, mine did that too. When the weather was hot the washers would leak. I sent it into the dealer annnd the leak stopped miraculously

So I left it alone but it looks like your washers leaking

TT

Rocinante · Aug 29th, 2019, 11:02

I know this is an old post, but I believe I have a similar leak: water coming from the the front drivers side, and 'low washer level' pretty quickly after filling up the tank.

Does anyone know how to get to the headlight washer hose, and fix or replace ?

It doesn't seem to be readily accessible ?

bomberfr0g · Aug 29th, 2019, 19:47

I had this also and hose was split, real PITA you have to remove whole bumper to get to it.

Jul 11th, 2018, 12:03	#1
elzorillo New Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2021 12:24 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: retford	Water dripping from front drivers corner Noticed water dripping this morning as I got to work. Assumed it was the AC condenser but it hasnt stopped 3 hours later! I caught some in a bowl... just clear water. I checked the coolant level.. still at max. What could it possibly be??? right on the front corner, drivers side. Last edited by elzorillo; Jul 11th, 2018 at 12:06.

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nozmeister Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Surrey	Washer fluid from front headlamp washers maybe? __________________ Volvo XC60 SE LUX NAV D4 VEA GT MY16 - Osmium Grey, Family Pack, Winter Pack, Front Parking Sensors & Tempa Spare Wheel Gone but not forgotten: 2006-2015 Volvo V50 2.0D SE MY06 - 46.7 MPG

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Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Today 09:03 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	The colour and smell tends to give it away. Unless the washer fluid had only been filled with water the last few times, it will have an alcoholic type smell and possibly a colour tinge, whereas coolant has its own distinctive smell and colour from the antifreeze, usually like a sweet smell. If it's clear and odourless, it probably will be water which can only really come from the a/c. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

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AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	I may be water vapor that's condensed on the outside of AC condenser & then dripped onto the undertray. When you've stopped it's dripping through. As mentioned Screen Wash & Coolant both smell & tend to have a colour. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Jul 14th, 2018, 14:57	#8
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:25 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Looks like the washers, mine did that too. When the weather was hot the washers would leak. I sent it into the dealer annnd the leak stopped miraculously So I left it alone but it looks like your washers leaking TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jul 11th, 2018, 17:01	#3
elzorillo New Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2021 12:24 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: retford	No idea I had headlight washers to be honest. Popped into my local garage who suspect AC condenser water had collected in tray under engine and was slowly dripping out from the corner. Seems to have stopped now and as coolant level still full hopefully they're right.

Jul 14th, 2018, 11:12	#7
cardiomike Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2019 17:37 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: stornoway	hi my own experience was the headlamp washer tube had detached,behind the washer unit.

Aug 29th, 2019, 11:02	#9
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	I know this is an old post, but I believe I have a similar leak: water coming from the the front drivers side, and 'low washer level' pretty quickly after filling up the tank. Does anyone know how to get to the headlight washer hose, and fix or replace ? It doesn't seem to be readily accessible ?

Aug 29th, 2019, 19:47	#10
bomberfr0g Junior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 20:15 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Newry	I had this also and hose was split, real PITA you have to remove whole bumper to get to it.

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