Fluid leak

[shawner30]

I have a 2005 Civic EX. I have noticed what seems to be water on my driveway sometimes after driving. It seems to be dripping about in the middle of the car. I reached under and felt what seemed to be a round rubber tube or hose where it was coming from. Anyone have any idea where this is coming from and if it is reason for concern? I'am sure it is water. Thank You

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[04 Honda Civic]

probably a drain hose for something I wouldnt worry about it if your 100% sure its water

[gearbox]

are you still using the a/c? its normal water runoff from the system.

[shawner30]

Thank you for your response to my problem. I'am not running the air, however I hope it is just a drain hose of some sort. Thanks again.

[CraigW]

It certainly sounds like the drain hose from the evaporator to me.

Are you running system in floor/defrost or defrost selections ??
If so is your A/C light coming on ??

[shawner30]

My wife drives the car most of the time. I'am sure she is using defrost selections. I do not think the A/C light is on. Is this a problem?

[02whiteem2]

The light doesn't come on on the 05's but the a/c comes on automatically when u put it in defrost mode. Its probably just water.

[shawner30]

When you have the temperature knob turned all the way toward the red, and you turn on the defrost, the air conditioning still comes on? I just purchased this car, so I was surprised to read that. I live in Iowa and was wondering about this during winter months. Thanks for all the info!

[gearbox]

yeah comes on with defrost and youre not able to turn it off unless you do the secret code posted somewhere here.

[shawner30]

Are you kidding me? secret code? what is this "secret code"?

[gearbox]

DIY: Shutting off A/C during defrost mode

[shawner30]

I will try it as soon as my wife gets home with the car. Will I need to do this again when I want to use the air in the summer? Or will the air still work when I push the A/C button? Thanks for the great info.

[CraigW]

My light in my 05 has always came on.

I did the procedure to release it very soon after purchase.

Note: Even after the procedure is done the light will still come on if you move the selector out and back into floor/def and/or def positions. The difference is you will be able to push the A/C button and release the compressor.

[shawner30]

Thanks for the help.I will give it a shot. I don't recall the A/C light being on though.

[shawner30]

I went and tried it and I can still hear the air conditioner start when I turn to defrost. I just cannot believe the air comes on when you turn on the defrost. The A/C light does not come on, but you can hear it kick on, soon as you click to defrost.