Q: I drive a convertible, and I am wondering if I leave the air conditioner on while the top is down if it would break or not. I think it does because there is water leaking from the place, I forgot what it's called, the place where you can turn off or on the air individually. It has a little scroll wheel. That made it more descriptive. Would the air conditioner break if I leave it on with the top down? I drive a convertible, and I am wondering if I leave the air conditioner on while the top is down if it would break or not. I think it does because there is water leaking from the place, I forgot what it's called, the place where you can turn off or on the air individually. It has a little scroll wheel. That made it more descriptive. Would the air conditioner break if I leave it on with the top down? Also, I forgot to mention, how come it leaks only when the top is down? Disregard that second comment and read this one. How come the air conditioner leaks only when the top is down and when it's up it doesn't.
A: The air condition in your car is design to absorb the heat out of the air around you in the car. with the top down it will still blow some cool air but its not going to cool it. About the water I'm not sure where in the car your getting this water. Water from your A/C running should be draining under car right hand side. If in the floor board your drain is stop up and around vents its condensation from cold air hitting the warm air.