Is there a water leak on the driver side of my van?
Diagnosing water leak on driver/passenger side – advice appreciated! I would so appreciate some input and advice on a dastardly leak situation on my poor van, a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country LXi. About two months ago I started getting water on the carpet floor under the dashboard on driver and passenger side.
What to do if you have water on the passenger side of your car?
If you notice water on floor passenger side or driver side AFTER washing your vehicle or after a rainstorm, and your roof drains are clean and draining properly, suspect a damaged windshield seal. Take the vehicle to an auto glass repair company to fix the leaking seal.
Is there water on the driver side of the carpet?
Strangely, the driver side carpet was more wet, and no water had accumulated in the drainage line on that side. Now, with drain lines clean, when it rains, water still seems to replenish on the carpet along the plastic trim where the door closes. Especially drivers side.
What to do if your car is leaking water?
If you suspect that rainwater is leaking through any of the seals, you can do a water test to find out the problematic spot. Find an assistant to sprinkle water on the car while you stay inside, trying to figure out the leak. Start at the low point like the door cracks to the bottom of the windshield and work your way up to the roof.
If you notice water on floor passenger side or driver side AFTER washing your vehicle or after a rainstorm, and your roof drains are clean and draining properly, suspect a damaged windshield seal. Take the vehicle to an auto glass repair company to fix the leaking seal.
What causes water to leak from the passenger side of the car?
1 Clogged sunroof drains or loose drain hose. If your car has a sunroof, check its drainage system for these oddities. 2 The heater core could be the culprit too. Check it if the dripping liquid smells like coolant. 3 A blocked drain in the air conditioning system or air vent. The passenger floor is the end point of these drains.
If you suspect that rainwater is leaking through any of the seals, you can do a water test to find out the problematic spot. Find an assistant to sprinkle water on the car while you stay inside, trying to figure out the leak. Start at the low point like the door cracks to the bottom of the windshield and work your way up to the roof.
Why is there a water leak in my Toyota Highlander?
Recently, somehow water started leaking on the floor inside the cabin of my wife’s 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited every time after it rained. Let’s take a look at how to find and eliminate the source of the water leak inside the car.