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.
Why is my passenger side floor wet in my VW?
That’s more likely to be rainwater seeping past bad window seals, bad sunroof weatherstripping or even leaking in from the doors. Water can get into the door panels, and should drain out onto the road — but the doors could leak water into the cabin if the drain holes become blocked with debris.
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.
Where is the heater core on a VW?
The heater core is a small, auxiliary radiator located just behind the passenger’s side dashboard. It’s both a part of your vehicle’s engine cooling system and the climate control system. As coolant pulls heat away from the engine, some of the superheated coolant can be diverted to the heater core.
What to do if your car is leaking water on the passenger side?
You have to install a new reservoir to solve the problem. Use a low-freezing point washer fluid to avoid it altogether. Remember that the water will leak only when you use the washer. If you find the car leaking water on passenger side after using the system, you will know where to look.
Why is water coming out of the passenger side of my car?
The heater core could be the culprit too. Check it if the dripping liquid smells like coolant. In this case, the car will be overheating or the coolant level will be low. A blocked drain in the air conditioning system or air vent. The passenger floor is the end point of these drains.
What causes water to leak from the bottom of the window?
This moisture shield will sometimes re-direct water leaking past the window “squeegee” (rubber strip at the bottom of the window) into the door drains. If there is no moisture barrier, the water leaking past the squeegee will drip into the car instead.