Left Rear Passenger Side Wet Floor

[das boots]

I don't know if this has been discussed before.

This is the first time I have noticed them to be wet since my ownership. But anyway, why only recently? All door panels have never been removed before (as far as I know) to remove the vapor barriers. B Pillars do not have a drain hose....I think. So, why are they wet only on that area? If coming through the door, should also the rear seat bench carpets also be wet? If constant drip from somewhere, why are the carpet not sloshing around in water?

How to start soaking up the wet carpet? Air dry?

I might end up having to sit inside and watch where the water is coming from? Thanks.

[LivesNearCostco]

Lawrence, my left rear footwell also got wet recently. I assumed it was a cheap disposable plastic water bottle leaking, as I had a few stored there. But it might have been rain related. Look forward to seeing what you find out. Don't know if my left rear door panel was ever removed to replace the window regular. I guess I could open it up pretty easily to check the seal.

[coby1]

i would think the vapor barrier (regulator may have been replaced at some point before you had the car) that or the seal could just given out (heat/cold be it the repair or just the original seal) it does not take much to happen , as far as to dry it get Damp Rid they typically sell it in the detergent section at wallmart they make an enclosed type package with a plastic hanger just hang it on the seat back for a few days and it will suck every drop of moisture out of the car (and smells pretty good)

[das boots]

Would I be able to see the water drips/drops if waterhosed from the outside? Just wondering.....

[stephenkirsh]

Would I be able to see the water drips/drops if waterhosed from the outside? Just wondering.....

Probably not.



I've had a lot of rain experience over the last year.

My leak was from my windshield; it wasn't sealed properly. Could your rear window have an issue?

For removing water, I've done a few things and two seemed to help.
1) sprinkle uncooked rice on the floor board. It's a bitch to clean up, but it helps absorb water.
2) place a dry towel under the floor mat and then put something heavy on top of the floor mat. Swap out the towel for a dry one as needed (probably once an hour at first, then maybe up to once a day toward the end.)

Good luck!

[das boots]

Probably not.



I've had a lot of rain experience over the last year.
Good luck!

So, how am I supposed to know exactly where is the leak coming from? Would putting some paper towel by the door well be able enough to tell where is the leak?...Maybe?

[Rovert]

You'd have to pull the door panel off and see where the water is coming from. Rinse the side of the car before doing it so you can see water drops on the side of the inner door. If you think it's a prolonged leak like mine was then you may have to rip up the carpet because most of the sound deadening material/foam under the carpet was full of water. Towels or dehumidifying would never get to that before the mould/mildew sets in

I have a thread which showed what I did in the past with my major vapor barrier water leak.

[stephenkirsh]

Yea it's a process of elimination. I had to rule out a bunch of different areas before I found the windshield leak.

[das boots]

You'd have to pull the door panel off and see where the water is coming from. Rinse the side of the car before doing it so you can see water drops on the side of the inner door. If you think it's a prolonged leak like mine was then you may have to rip up the carpet because most of the sound deadening material/foam under the carpet was full of water. Towels or dehumidifying would never get to that before the mould/mildew sets in

I have a thread which showed what I did in the past with my major vapor barrier water leak.

Trevor...I would appreciate it if you could pull that thread up again....

[Rovert]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6410