What causes a wet floor in a Nissan Versa?
Do a Google search for “versa water leaks” and do some reading to see if one of the posts in the forums is similar to the problem you have. Looks like there are several points of entry for water in these vehicles. 4 people found this helpful.
What causes a car floor to get wet?
Much like a gutter, it collects water and has two very small drains on each side. When the drains get plugged, like drains inevitably do, water collects in the trough/gutter and will slosh back and forth.
What to do if your car has water on the floor?
There are two ways to clean an AC drain line. The easiest and least messy way is to locate the drain line from under the vehicle and insert a flexible item line a pipe cleaner or speedometer cable into the drain line to dislodge the clog. This will require you to jack up the vehicle and place it on jack stands.
Do a Google search for “versa water leaks” and do some reading to see if one of the posts in the forums is similar to the problem you have. Looks like there are several points of entry for water in these vehicles. 4 people found this helpful.
Is there a problem with the Nissan Versa?
It’s probably just a matter of time, since it rains a lot in Salem, Oregon. Long story short: Nissan allowed a serious design flaw in the 2018 Versa Sedan that leads to flooding and wet floorboards. There should not be a place for water to collect, nor a drain that is prone to clogging, nor a hole for water to flow inside the car.
Why did my Nissan VW have a water leak?
There might be a possibility of a plugged drain plug in the A/C system, and that may have caused condensation from the A/C system to pool up, but that’s more likely to affect the front passenger side. BTW – When we had those torrential rains back in November, the V stayed completely dry.
Do you need a sill cover on a Nissan Versa?
Nissan has determined that on some 2008-2009 Versa Sedan and Hatchback vehicles, a sill cover plate is needed to prevent water intrusion into the interior of the vehicle. To remedy this potential condition, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to install a sill cover plate at no charge for parts of labor.
Where does the water go in a Nissan Versa?
Turns out that there are some serious design flaws on the Versa which allow water to collect below the windshield and, when the collected water doesn’t drain, it flows into the car on the front passenger side floor. There is a water trough under the windshield wipers that runs from one side of the car to the other.
It’s probably just a matter of time, since it rains a lot in Salem, Oregon. Long story short: Nissan allowed a serious design flaw in the 2018 Versa Sedan that leads to flooding and wet floorboards. There should not be a place for water to collect, nor a drain that is prone to clogging, nor a hole for water to flow inside the car.
There might be a possibility of a plugged drain plug in the A/C system, and that may have caused condensation from the A/C system to pool up, but that’s more likely to affect the front passenger side. BTW – When we had those torrential rains back in November, the V stayed completely dry.
How to fix a wet floor in a Nissan Versa?
Get some ultra-violet dye (lots of places to get it google your are for suppliers) Then mix with water and spray the windshields bottom .. if no results the spray the doors moldings do not over use or you won’t know if you spilled it of it;s the leak you gan get an led ultra-violet lihjt for about ten bucks on ebay
Is there a water leak in my VW Jetta?
I own a ’99 VW New Jetta and have been frustrated the last month about a passenger side leak. It’s already been determined that the leak has NOTHING to do with the windshield or windows. 4 mechanics have looked at the car to no avail. Everytime it rains, i get about 3 inches of water on my passenger side.
What to do if your car floor gets wet?
There’s a thick pad under the floor carpet that will soak up some water, but after awhile it becomes noticeable. The health danger is that the water has nowhere to go inside the car and will get musty and moldy.
Where to find water leak in front tire?
Water should be seen draining somewhere in back of front tire. If no water is draining, and you can’t unplug the drain by air pressure, you may have to dig into the headliner or window trim to get at the channel. There is usually a small section of rubber hose that can be cleaned.
Where does the water go after rain in a Nissan?
When you pour in a little water to see if it is running under the headliner make certain that the water goes in the very outside track or the black front portion of the sunroof frame, otherwise it will flow to areas that will direct the water to go under the headliner and not to the drain hole.
What to do if your Nissan gets wet?
It’s not as bad as it sounds, but you must pull off the clipped on pillar plastic with the speaker grill and remove the visor with a phillips screwdriver. On the left side there is a plastic cover over the screws. Once the visor is down you can bend the headliner down enough to see what is going on. One note.
Why does my Nissan truck have water leak?
2. Condensation from the AC isn’t dumping under the truck like it should be. There are a number of reasons for this: obstructed drain hose, iced up drain hose, 3. Rain water leak. I think #2 is the most likely, but #1 is the immediate concern as it will lead to major engine damage in short order.
How to find a leak in a car?
Looks like there are several points of entry for water in these vehicles. 2 people found this helpful. take news paper place it on the floor and dash board, use a water hose and wet 1 section of the car until you find the leak. easy way to locate leaks in door seals and windshield leaks. 3 people found this helpful.
Why does my car have a water leak?
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 car, then it’s possibly just water from your car’s AC system.
What to do if your car water pump is leaking?
If it’s not possible to park it inside on a clean concrete surface, place a piece of light-colored cardboard underneath your car directly under the motor. Be mindful that water pumps are more likely to leak while the vehicle engine is running, so this is a poor reference for finding a leak.
Is there a water leak in a Nissan Versa?
One guy captured this whole story well on Youtube (see Nissan Versa Passenger Water Leak by Tony Sinatra, Jan 26, 2019,
Do you need a sill cover on a Nissan Versa?
Nissan has determined that on some 2008-2009 Versa Sedan and Hatchback vehicles, a sill cover plate is needed to prevent water intrusion into the interior of the vehicle. To remedy this potential condition, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to install a sill cover plate at no charge for parts of labor.
What happens if you have water leaking into your car?
Eddie spent 35 years in the automotive business with Honda. He is an ASE Certified Master Technician and has bruised knuckles to prove it. If you have water leaking into your car, you need to deal with it promptly because of the many serious problems it can cause. If water sits for too long in a car’s carpet, mold can grow and cause bad smells.
Looks like there are several points of entry for water in these vehicles. 2 people found this helpful. take news paper place it on the floor and dash board, use a water hose and wet 1 section of the car until you find the leak. easy way to locate leaks in door seals and windshield leaks. 3 people found this helpful.