phoenix Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Last thursday night i came home and noticed water was leaking from under the bonnet at the very front on the driver's side it was a constant leak not a slight drip. Took it to Nissan today who said something on the lines about the change in weather temperature and that it is normal, even though it stopped leaking after 2 to 3 days and the air con works what do you think? Oh and the water was clear and did not smell. My 350z is brand new only a month old app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 water leaking into the cabin? you haven't explained it very well. If it is into the cabin, they're bull sh!ting you. Go to another dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi, it was leaking outside onto my drive just at the front edge of my bonnet on the driver's side and no leaks inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFC99 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 definatly go to another garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The washer bottle is in that corner - might be worth checking, but I agree take it to someone else for a second opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The washer bottle is in that corner - might be worth checking, but I agree take it to someone else for a second opinion.. +1 - but have you been using the air-con a lot?. If so it could be that as its new that some excess condensation has deposited itself. Easy to check the levels of both the radiator and the washer bottle (hold your finger over the air hole in the cap of the latter as you pull it away so as to see the level in the tube). As you said it was clear and no smell it is unlikley to be either, unless no windscreen wash has been put in the system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi Z fanatic, your reply is kind of what the Nissan dealer gave me not really used the air con yet just the heater, i have checked all top up's and there fine but is there one to check for the air con? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi Z fantastic, your reply is kind of what the Nissan dealer gave me not really used the air con yet just the heater, i have checked all top up's and there fine but is there one to check for the air con? Sealed system - you would need to get the garage to check it, but first i suggest you run it for a while, switch off and see if 'your' puddle starts to appear - would be quite normal as all air-cons deposit condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFC99 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 also keep an eye on levels in engine bay just incase its something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbie Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Can't say I have spotted mine doing this - it's been so wet anyway, but my Audi deposits water underneath the car if I've been on a decent run. Apparently it is the Air Con condenser. Removes water from the air as it cools it and then when you stop and turn off the engine it drops it onto the floor just under engine on drivers side. I didn't beleive them at first but after 3 yrs and no fluid levels ever been topped up i guess they right. Maybe this, but get it checked out if your concerned, especially with it being brand new. Hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Air con dehumidifies the air, and then deposits the moisture it accumulates when the unit is switched off. Perfectly normal. Even when using the heater I would recommend keeping the air con on in a Zed as it runs smoother (most get lumpy idle with it off) and keeps the unit working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardesco Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Not to mention air con that isn't used for a year or so and then turned on could have become a legionnaires disease breeding ground.... You really don't want that to happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Air con dehumidifies the air, and then deposits the moisture it accumulates when the unit is switched off. Perfectly normal. Even when using the heater I would recommend keeping the air con on in a Zed as it runs smoother (most get lumpy idle with it off) and keeps the unit working. +1 - especially handly when you are demisting your windscreen, thats why aircon cars do it quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS2006 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Dunno if they moved anything on the 07's but I had my car serviced yesterday and noticed water underneath the car when I came back from the dealers. Was there today aswell - so rang them up being paranoid they have mucked up. My pool of water is just behind the passenger side front wheel. Dealer told me it's the air con condensing water and dripping out. Makes sense with the hot weather - 1st time I've used the air con I think since I've owned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 You should keep your aircon on all the time. Air con dosnt mean cold air. It just meens that it sorts the condensation out and makes sure your seals stay in condition. If you leave the aircon on, leave it on bring air from outside and then change the temp to siut conditions. Auto should be used on the aircon and "where the air is going" dials.... Phoenix, I am guessing its just condensation esp from the area discribed. But a 2nd opinion of a garage may be needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I would think it was the aircon unit. Try driving without using aircon and see if it still does it. Other than that, keep an eye on your fluid levels under the bonnet. You're covered by warranty so don't panic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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