I'm in the midst of buying a 96 Accord. 99K miles 4cyl 5spd. It's for my son who is going away to college soon. Car is in good shape overall. However before I seal the deal I need some advice regarding the A/C. I've read other posts on various A/C problems but haven't read where anybody mentioned very cold condensation on whatever is under the dash on the passenger side. I noticed the A/C was cold but not as cold as it should have been. After I test drove it for approx 20-25 minutes and then parked it I noticed a drop of water fall down on the mat. The A/C also has a bit of a musty smell to it. Checked the carpet for stains or rust in the floorboard but nothing there. I pointed this all out to the owner who told me that he himself put freon in the car back in June of this year and that the car never leaked. The car is his daily driver and he works very close to where he lives. I have all the service records and the owner has been very up front with me. Any advice as to what the problem could be? With the low miles I really don't want to pass it up.....just want to get an idea of what the repair would cost so I can use it to bargain with. Thanks in advance.
Make sure the drain tube is not clogged. Leaves and other assorted debris get in there and won't allow the the condensation to exit the vehicle. It will fill up with water causing mold and leaking.
