Why is my passenger side carpet soaking wet?
If your car has a cabin filter then a common problem is water leaking around the filter cover and into the passenger area.
Is there water leaking from the passenger side?
Water leaking into passenger side floor (alot of water!). Does not appear to be coming from roof or doors. Happens more Water leaking into passenger side floor (alot of water!).
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.
Where does the water go in a car when it rains?
When it’s raining, people use there defog mode on the windshield. This uses the AC to remove moisture from inside the passenger compartment. If the AC drain (located on the front passenger floor near the firewall) is clogged, it will leak onto the front floor and flow into the back.
Why is the carpet on my passenger side wet?
When you have an issues where you find the passenger side carpet wet, that water can come from only two places: either the windshield seal is leaking or the condensation drain from the A/C evaporator coil is plugged. A plugged drain is far more common than a leaking windshield.
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 into the passenger compartment?
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. 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.
When it’s raining, people use there defog mode on the windshield. This uses the AC to remove moisture from inside the passenger compartment. If the AC drain (located on the front passenger floor near the firewall) is clogged, it will leak onto the front floor and flow into the back.
Where was the wet area in my car?
The wet area was limited to the section closer to the door and near the footrest. The car had been sitting all day since I drove it to work and was out in the rain for several hours.
How to fix water leak in the cabin?
Removing the rear bumper cover was quite easy. You will need a Phillips screwdriver, a flat head screwdriver or fastener clip removal tool , a ratchet, as well as 8 & 10 mm sockets. There will be two screws under the rear door, three more in the wheel wells on each side, and two screws holding each mudflap.
Why does my passenger side floor get wet?
If the evaporator drain gets clogged with leaves, litter or other road debris, the condensation will have nowhere to go and will begin leaking into the cabin — collecting in a puddle on the passenger’s side. If you notice a seemingly-random puddle on your passenger side floor mat, it could be a bad A/C evaporator drain.
What to do if your passenger side carpet gets wet?
If the door sill will snap up, pull the carpet away from the door sill and see if there are plastic plugs in holes in the body beneath the door opening on the inside. If so. pop one out and see if the rocker panel area is wet inside.
Why is there water on the passenger side of my car?
Water on floor passenger side from clogged AC condensate drain. This is one of the more common problems. It’s caused by bacteria buildup on the AC evaporator coil located in the heater box under your dash. Bacteria from airflow combines with condensation from the AC coil to produce a mildew/mold smell and the formation of a slime on the AC fins.
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.