More specifically, it's wet in the area around the handle, right around the midpoint of the door. I have a 2007 Kia Rio that recently began pooling water under the driver seat when it rains. If the water is under the mat, it could be coming in from the taillight gaskets or a seam in the body. Has the vehicle been in any major accidents? If the outer part of the fusebox got wet and nothing internally did, then most likely that is not your issue. Water would then run past the glass, exit through the door sill, and into the driver side foot well. Keep in mind that most doors/trunk lids have drains on the bottom that can become clogged, so be sure they are clear of debris if they're visible. It might be worth investing in some window visors to help divert the water. Eddie spent 35 years in the automotive business with Honda. So, … I recommend you check the path the water travels and inspect all eletrical connectors in that area. Your ideas & suggestions are greatly appreciated. I've had no accidents and have never replaced the windshield. Answer: Yes, anything is possible. There are a lot of things that can cause this, leaking body seams, missing door seals, tail light seals, sunroof drains, etc. water leaking on the passenger's side when it rains on a 2001 lexus rx300. I recommend checking the trunk for any signs of water as well. Answer: Sounds like your AC evaporator is full of water because it's not draining. I dried it out hoping a window may have been slightly open. Second opinion] rain water leakin in on drivers side i suspect somewhere on the upper fire wall. Let me know what you find, thanks. Heater Core Leak. Answer: Water is leaking in from under your glove box because you either have an evaporator drain that is clogged, or you have some other leak. I was driving and heard water splashing in my passenger side door, when I open it water stared to leak out. Answer: Water can enter a vehicle in many areas like the windshield seal, back glass seal, door seals, body seams, tail light lens gaskets, etc... Pinpointing the point of entry is the most difficult part of diagnosing a water leak. If you don't see any water draining, it's possible your AC drain is clogged. Other problems can include corrosion of pin connectors, computer failures, sensor failures, rust, and high humidity inside the car causing your windows to fog up. If that clogs, you have a little fish tank up there, and water will seep through various firewall openings. It’s a old car and I don’t want to put to much money into it. Hi Eddie, I have a 2008 Volkswagen passat and there are 3 things i would like to get some help on, the first one is: water is seen around the two back seat floor of my car, especially when it rains and if I drain it, I can still feel water dripping down from the trunk of my car but there's no evidence of any water in my trunk. When it rains, the carpet gets soaked on the passenger side in front and rear. https://youtu.be/veFEvlXnGlE. Is that normal? I am going to start running tests on it like the sunroof test but I was just wondering if you had an exact direction on what I should look for since mine is in the backseat floorboard.. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on December 17, 2019: You'll need to at least find the path or direction where the water is coming from, is it coming from the rocker panel, trunk area, roof? Question: I have water on the driver's side of my car inside the door panel. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters. I also hear water dripping in the back but can't seem to figure out where it is coming from. Water dripping out of the air conditioner drain onto the ground. Answer: You'll need to lower the headliner in that corner and try to repair the leak, it will be tight and you may bend the headliner but you need to stop the leak asap. It's not going into the back of the car at all or the passenger side footwell just the driver's side. Let me know what you find, and if you have more questions, you know where to find me :). The leak is on the driver side , near the driver front tire. I do have a sun roof which I see is a standard question. Now if it rains heavy it continues to be wet. I have reoccurring water leaks from an unknown source causing wet carpets on driver side front and rear floors. Is the carpet wet behind the driver's seat? The front drains will be located behind the side panes near your feet like where the hood release is located, they are usually between the sheet metal and the rear ones are usually located behind the panels in the cargo area, you'll need to do some disassembling of the interior to find them. We had the rear glass removed professionally and found this pinhole near the urethane. This will help you narrow down the source of the leak in your car. The water is coming from the seam behind the kick plate about 6” from the floor. Second opinion] rain water leakin in on drivers side i suspect somewhere on the upper fire wall. The two most common occasions are if your air conditioning condensate water and your cowl drains. Not sure if this technique is used with cars of your vintage, but there has to be some way to drain water that gets into those vents back out of the car, and the path could be clogged. This uses the AC to remove moisture from inside the passenger compartment. What is it? Question: My trunk is soaked and there is condensation on the trunk lid. This is an honest review of Plastidip for car wheels. Answer: It sounds to me like your air conditioner evaporator is not draining and is leaking water onto your passenger side floor. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on July 02, 2019: Is the trunk dry? If it is humid where you live and this sounds like a possibility, have the AC evaporator drain checked first. Hi my car is leaking behind the drivers door its a 57 clio it has rained non stop for four days any idea thanks. I hope this is the least of your worries, any car that leeks for long periods of time usually have a lot of electrical issues. Question: I have a 2015 Chevy Traverse. Question: I have water on the passenger floor of my 2011 Hyundai Sonata. I think maybe the AC isn't working as good as it used to an that may be the underlying issue. Question: There is water in the back passenger floorboard when it rains. Any ideas? Occasionally some will leak out of panel by the door near the gas release level. When I open my passenger side window after there's been rain, water leaks down into the car. Has the windshield been replaced? What do you think could be the problem? And water soaks the floor behind the drivers seat on the floor. I been dealing with this for 2 years now. Secondly, when it's raining, water will be dripping down from the upper part of my windshield. Especially drivers side. If you find water in your trunk you'll need to look for the point of entry by looking for trails of water like I show in the videos. You have inspired me to make another video explaining the process :). There are numerous types of liquids in your car – from gasoline in the engine tank to radiator fluid and coolant oil. Question: I have a leak at my pillars, by the windshield. Hopefully, I will see the water come in, but that still will not tell me what I need to stop the water from coming into the truck cabin, or inside the fenders. The area in front of the driver seat has remained relatively dry, with only hints of moisture but no pooling. The air conditioner is among the most common reasons for water leaking into cars. Answer: Most likely you'll need to have your windshield removed and resealed or replaced, the gasket must be compromised. Answer: I recommend bringing it back to Ford; I think it may still be under warranty. It is further back from the radiator and seems to be coming from somewhere near the mess of alternator/PS pump. Front end has popping noise when you turn the wheel left or right all the way, Ac blows hot air... Changed dccv and had drained and recharged but still nothing, Neither my heater nor my A/C will turn on in my 04 lincoln ls v8, Battery Cable Battery Terminal End Service. Question: I have a Mercedes A Class 63 reg. Answer: Look under the dash with a flashlight and see if the water is coming in from up high like next to your windshield or low like where the carpet meets the kick panel. Body seams are the second major cause of water leaking in your car. Did rain last night too. Let me know if this helps, thanks. I’ll begin my quest to find the leak in the morning. My concern is will this cause any electrical damage long term? If you have had a windshield replaced recently, take a look at this possibility. It will usually spill out in the front and the rear of the rocker panels. Strangely, the driver side carpet was more wet, and no water had accumulated in the drainage line on that side. I you can find out where the XM receiver is located you can inspect the connector there as well. Question: My 2007 Lincoln Towncar has twice had a pool of water in the back seat passenger side well. If you can identify these leaks you can get them fixed. I have a 2014 Ford E-350 Super Duty Cargo van. Did it just start leaking? water leak UNDER car on drivers side - could it be water pump? At certain times you may be able to find incredible bargains on Canadian vehicles, including those made in the US and sold in Canada. Especially drivers side… Question: I have a 2016 Ford Fiesta. Almost since the first gasoline-powered cars hit the road, people have been inventing ways of making them go farther on a gallon of fuel. Car is damped in the back of the driver side. Wet today directly posterior to heat/cool vent. Remove the carpeting and all fitting on the right side of the panel in front of the door underneath the dashboard. How do I find and fix this issue? If the trunk is dry, check under the dash with a flashlight for any trails of water leaking down against the firewall, also look for rust stains or areas of the carpet higher than the floor that is wet, if there is, water test it in that area. It sounds like you have more than one problem here. My 2008 Honda CRV has water getting on the passenger side back seat carpet only. You're going to need to find the leak somehow, the first place to check is around the tail lights. If they don't want to help, I recommend you ask to have this problem documented at the dealer, replace the carpet and any other components that were damaged from the water intrusion. I have a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant everytime it rains real heavy the back seats get wet not soaking wet but just wet I cannot feel any water coming in between headliner and the back window. You can make a profit of $1000 or more on a car if you know what to look for and how to drive down the price when buying. What do I need to do to get rid of the water and how do I prevent more water from collecting in the future? The areas surrounding the sunroof are dry. Answer: I recommend pulling back the carpet and water testing it to see where the water is entering the vehicle. A pool of water forms on the carpet in front and back well of my Nissan Micra. I also recommend you check the back seat floor under the carpet, I'm sure it's getting wet. Had the windshield replaced and still leaking. A few weeks later the problem is back! None of my floors are wet. Answer: I recommend checking the sunroof first, find out if the drains are clogged. Also, check the trunk area, water will usually run forward when stopping. It is absolutely a mystery to me how the dampness seems to re-spawn. Another component that could leak moisture into your car's interior is a … Question: I have a Suzuki Wagon R. Near the front left door, close to the door, water comes in drops under the dashboard. Question: How can I find where the water is coming in my car? The floor driver's side rear floorboard ends up being soaked with water. I don't know of any drains under the cowl, usually, they are just channels to direct the water out from under the windshield. If water sits for too long in a car's carpet, mold can grow and cause bad smells. Another possible cause of wet carpet, especially in the front of the car, when it hasn't been raining, is a leak from the heater core. It rain all last night and is currently. You may notice the car A/C leaking water on the floor or leading to water in another location. Now, with drain lines clean, when it rains, water still seems to replenish on the carpet along the plastic trim where the door closes. Is wax/grease remover necessary when applying the sealer as well? Sometimes we will use a hole saw to open up parts of the welded boxes to peek inside and add brushable seam sealer to any exposed seam. Where should I look for the source, and what would be the solution? If so, is there water dripping out under the passenger's side floor onto the ground? Does your windshield fog up quickly when you start your car? How can I access bottom of sunroof drain tube on a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder? If you’re asking why your car is leaking water, then you’ve most likely got a leak in one of two places. But, a puddle still collects even when I haven't driven the car. Question: I have a Ford Fiesta and I found that the back seat on the driver's side is wet. The leak is caused by the Cowl Side Panel. Is there water in the trunk or spare tire well? When air conditioners take humidity out of the air in the passenger compartment, they end up collecting a lot of water that has to drain out of the car. Answer: It depends on what got wet. I use 3M brushable seam sealer which you can buy on Amazon, be sure to clean the surface extremely well and use rubbing alcohol on the surface before applying the sealer. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on May 18, 2020: You're welcome, and wow, you've done your homework lol. How and where could the water be getting in. Are you tired of shelling out your precious ducats for an oil change every month? They will need to discharge the AC system and remove the evaporator box from behind the dash. So to get home I added some water. If you know the general area of where the water is entering I recommend you wash the area extremely well, let it dry, then use either rubbing alcohol or brake cleaner to remove any remaining oil, grease, or grime, then apply 3M brushable seam sealer to all visible seams in the area or any questionable spots, let it dry and then water test with a garden hose again to verify the leak is fixed before you put the car back together. It’s an 06 TL, and when I went to vacuum out my car, I seen the backseat on the driver’s side was soaked ! Question: The driver and passenger floor of my 2006 Grand Caravan is very wet. We have checked all the places mentioned. Answer: I recommend you take it to your local automotive glass repair company, someone who replaces windshields may be able to help. If water sits for too long in a car's carpet, mold can grow and cause bad smells. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on September 09, 2019: I recommend you start by having someone check your AC drain, I think it may be clogged. I wish I had the answer for you but the possibilities are endless. Can you help, please? Just in far back right corner. I also made sure that the windows were up all the way, and checked the trunk, but no luck. Check the drain tubes, make sure they are attached, and free of debris. Any ideas? Question: My truck is leaking from the frame about 2/3 the way up the windshield on both sides. I poured water onto the windshield and into the drain area.What is the best leak sealant to use inside the truck to seal the leaks. Finding the point of entry is worth the struggle. Question: I have a 2006 Infiniti G35, and while driving, I felt small drops of water hitting my feet as I drove. I've a nissan ssentra SV, recently noticed a lot water there in the floor of the back side of the car. The front floor getting wet is most likely a problem like a windshield or a sunroof drain, it could also be a body seam but let's go with the easy checks first. This investigation is time-consuming, but something you can do yourself. Please give me any insight in what you know regarding water leaking under the dash. The number one cause of a water leak in a car is the poor installation of a windshield. If you have a sunroof, make sure those drains are working as well by pouring water into the sunroof tray and watching it drain from all four corners near the wheels. This is the same sealer auto makers use in the factory to seal all seams in the body of the vehicle after they are welded. Do you have a sunroof? It's normal for water to enter the door, your problem is it's not draining. https://youtu.be/663jF7O-jkA. The spot orginally was only over the rear door for about 9 months or so, but with the recent new england weather has got worse in the last 3 weeks with the recent rain. Thank you, issue was the drain tube had split and came off. Make sure everything is out of the trunk so you can see the stream of water quickly. I replaced a bad seal on the trunk and pulled the carpet out to dry. Sorry was speaking to you b4 cant find your messages. He is an ASE Certified Master Technician and has bruised knuckles to prove it. There is no sun roof. Question: I have a 2014 Nissan Versa. Water … Question: I have a 2010 Cobalt and every time it rains, water gets in on the driver side right above where the diagnostic plug is and over the footrest next to the brake. What to do? Is the trunk wet? A temporary quick fix for this problem is blowing compressed air into the drain tube located under the car, but eventually you will have to remove the evaporator and clean out the debris. Where can I take it to for repairs? I turned floor vent on high (not a/c) and blower motor quit after 3 minutes, won't come back on in any mode? When it's raining, people use there defog mode on the windshield. Answer: Absolutely, I recommend checking the drain first. I recommend cleaning the drain if the sunroof is not clogged. I pour water in and some make it to the ground behind the tire, but it seems as though more ends up in the headliner at the corner of the windshield. ANOTHER source for a leak is a clogged drain in the fresh air vent under your windshield wipers. I think I may have a really hard one for even you to figure out. The drains may be clogged, allowing water to overflow in the channels around the opening and Into the vehicle. Check the drain tubes, make sure they are attached, and free of … If the is water back there, check the rear sunroof drains and taillight gaskets. If the fluid leaking onto the paper isn’t clear, it’s not water. Is this possible? See what was the most effective! To check if this is the problem, lay down towels by the bottom door panel inside of the car. • A little water is collecting under the gasket of the engine cover at the floor. It takes time to remove the moldings, cut the windshield out, trim the old urethane so the new windshield sits flat, touch up any scratches in the paint from the removal process, prime the glass with a primer, and install a nice bead of new urethane. Is there a drain clogged? Question: My daughter has a 2010 Ford Escape, and both front floorboards get wet now when it rains. I originally thought it was the kicked up rain water from driving because my car is normally in a carport but last night it wasn't so im confused. After a water test it looks to me that the water is running through the car… My backseat all the way across have white patches on them and my front seat too. My floor mats are soaked and so is the roof liner, and although I do have a sunroof the leak is more heavily concentrated by the driver side door. Answer: I recommend checking the tail light gaskets, its a very common place to have a water leak. I loved the article. Some of the most common causes of a water leak are the exhaust, the cooling system, and the windscreen washer system. If you see a clear and odorless fluid under your … Water leaks can come from various sources: a clogged drain tube in the AC/Heater box can cause overflow … I also recommend you check the front carpet under the floor mats to be sure water it's coming in from the front. If your "professional" replaced the glass in just 15 minutes, his or her work might be not just the cause of a water leak but a safety issue. Now, with drain lines clean, when it rains, water still seems to replenish on the carpet along the plastic trim where the door closes. After removal of my seat, pulling the carpet back.as best I can ive tracked the leak to immediate left corner. I still have leaking. Since the mechanic only temporarily cleared the drain, it's like pushing the hair back down the tub drain without removing it from the tub; it will flow back down the drain and will clog it again. Thank you so much ♥️. Let me know what you find. In the event of a car crash, you could be thrown through an improperly installed windshield and severely injured. Question: I have isolated the front driver side sunroof drain hose as the problem. I recommend you put a hose on the trunk and have someone sit inside with a flashlight, it's the only way to know where the water is entering. I have had to take quite a few fenders off to find the source of the leak, once the fender is off you still need to dig through welded boxes mounted to the firewall and frame and it's not an easy task. I think it's from the windshield washer system rather than coolant as the coolant reservoir is full, the leaking water doesn't appear to be colored, and the washer reservoir was low (may have been due to use though). Water dripping out of the air conditioner drain onto the ground is totally normal; water dripping onto the floor of the car from the air conditioner is not. I recommend you wet vac as much water as possible from under the carpet and out of the carpet, then park the car in the sun, turn on the heat full blast, turn on the recirculate button and make sure the AC is working and have that on at the same time you have the heat on. A neighbor checked my water reservoir and no leak from there. Seemed like somewhere up in the firewall area. Sometimes there can be a weak spot and it shows up over time from the body flexing. Are you using the AC? Best of all, it is bullnosed, with a big ugly vertical exhaust stack. Check your trunk for water too, if the trunk is wet, the water may be creeping into the back seat as well under the carpet. I have followed your advice and poured water on the windshield while someone else was looking with a torch. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on April 16, 2020: The drains are hidden behind the interior panels. Secondly, take notice of when the unusual symptom crops up. How can I find out from where the water is leaking? Hi, I have been struggling with a bad water leak in my car for a while it creates a huge puddle in the rear passenger floorboard and I feel like it does happen when it rains but I’m really not sure, I do have a sunroof. Took car back to dealer who have had it for 6 days but no word from them yet. If you have a question about water leaking in a car, leave it in the comment box below, and I will answer it ASAP. When do you see water on the front floor, after a rain or all the time? It does not occur when i use my heater. About a month ago, I taped it down using some electrical tape. Has the windshield ever been replaced? Question: Every time it rains my floor gets wet on the driver's side. Set up an appointment with the dealership for next week so a professional can try and find the source of the leak. Sun roofs have seals, mainly to reduce wind noise and reduce drafts. It’s only on the driver side, but every time it rains outside, it rains inside as well. Yesterday is when I noticed it after the temp gauge spiked. • The windshield is original with the factory Ford sticker still attached to the glass. That's why a factory-installed sunroof has a built-in tray with four drains, one in each corner of the sunroof. I would start by checking the trunk to see if it is wet or your hatch area, which ever your car has. There are several slow drips that are located on the drivers side beneath about where the hood release is. You need to know how to keep your once-new RV in good condition for that day when you decide to sell it or trade it in on another one. Do you have a sunroof? That would be the first step, it could be clogged rocker panel drains and the water is backing up or it could be from the rear glass gasket traveling behind the rear seat and draining onto the back floor, the possibilities are endless so you need to find the water path. They are going to fix the clogged drain tube in the sunroof and replace the carpet and the quarterpanel. Like is the water dripping from the roof? Also, my windshield got hail damaged during the storms in 2017, and I got my windshield replaced. Water leaks will usually leave a trail or debris or rust so you can look for signs of this before you even water test. Question: There is a visible waterfall from under glove box when turned left; continued to run at every turn as if sloshing out of some sort of tray or bucket? Is it coming in from the rain or is the problem coming from the AC not draining? Answer: Check the trunk first and see if there is any water anywhere in the trunk, even behind the wall panels. Question: I have a water leak in my trunk mainly from splits in the seam sealer. If you don't have a sunroof, it's a good possibility the windshield gasket is leaking. A common leak is the Air Conditioner evaporator drain tube being disconnected or clogged; I recommend starting with checking the drain tube. How do I fix this problem? You'll need to pinpoint the entry of the water. The drains may be clogged, allowing water to overflow in the channels around the opening and Into the vehicle. What should I check? How do I fix this problem? Answer: You probably need a window run channel. My 2015 traverse roof has been leaking above my rear drivers door not dripping but enough to soak the headliner, the spot has now got so big it extends over my drivers door. I recommend checking the evaporator drain first if the fluid leak is not a sweet smell. Let me know if this helps. Nevertheless, if you can let the car sit overnight after sealing it, the sealer will adhere to the body seams completely, and you won't have a seam open again because of the body flexing before the sealer is completely dry. I am not sure where they are for sure, but if the drains are where I think they are, I was barely able to get my hand into the hole to clean them out which I did. New car? Today I noticed the back passenger seat is damp and the rug on that side as well. I have water on my passenger side back and front floor. Take a close look at connectors for corrosion and check brackets for rust spots; you will be amazed what you will find when you look for it. Some leaks into the passenger compartment happen when it hasn't even been raining; they involve fluids created by the car's cooling or heating systems. Poorly installed aftermarket accessories are another major cause of water leaking in your car. When I drive, I hear water from the back shifting, but I can't find where it is gathered. Eddie Carrara (author) from New Hampshire on February 11, 2020: Thanks, I have a new water leak diagnosis video coming out soon and I'll post it here and on YouTube. Question: I have a 2001 Toyota RAV4. I don’t see any sign of water on the headliner and the windshield hasn’t been replaced. Taillight lens gaskets are a very common place for water to enter the trunk, also if you have a sunroof, the rear drains usually exit the vehicle in the rear quarter panels behind the trunk wall liners. Look in the rear of the vehicle for any water in the cargo area under the carpet and plastic panels. Answer: Call your local windshield repair shop and have them check the windshield gasket for a leak. 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