Why is passenger floor wet

The ONLY fix for a leaking heater core is replacement. All sunroofs leak water. Car makers know this and add roof drains to every sunroof. There are usually two drains in the front, one in each corner and at least one drain in the rear. The front drains route through the left and right A pillars to spill water onto the ground.

Leaves can clog these drains and cause water to leak onto the floor passenger side and driver side. If you only notice water on floor passenger side or driver side AFTER washing your vehicle or after a rainstorm, suspect a plugged sunroof drain. A damaged windshield seal can allow water to seep into the cowling and down the inside of the firewall.

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. Some car makers locate their cabin air filters in the cowling or located their fresh air intake near the windshield drain off area. In those applications, water can enter the vehicle from the fresh air intake. If water enters your vehicle when raining with the HVAC system set to fresh air, suspect a problem with the fresh air intake.

Check car manufacturer technical service bulletins before trying any repair. Many car makers have come out with deflector shields to prevent fresh air intake water intrusions.

Agree with others. If it is plain water, then the other causes-leak or plugged drain. Could possible be leak in your heater core?

Also, a leak via the windshield in rainy weather. Others may post better ideas soon. It can still be condensate if the defroster is being used. Have the AC drain blown out. This is a three year old thread and they have either solved their problem or gave up by now. Likewise, why is water coming up through the floor? Common causes are leaks in the ceiling or a crack in the exterior of the home which both permit water to enter. If the water is seeping up through the floor , it could be a result of insufficiently-sealed foundations or there could be cracks in the foundation floor.

In general there are several possible causes of water ingress to a foot well , from a damaged or deformed door seal to a blocked air-conditioning drain hose or damaged heat exchanger.

The most likely cause is a leaking heater core. Water seen dripping under the vehicle is from humidity removed by the air conditioner. What do you do when your car floor gets wet? Ditch the air freshener and target areas that might still feel wet with a blow dryer.

Next, get some moisture-absorbent products, such as baking soda, that you can leave inside the car behind each of the seats. This will work over time to dry out your car's cabin and reduce the chance of funky odors taking root. How do you fix a clogged AC drain in a car? How to Unclog a Car's Air Conditioning Drain Park your car on a flat surface with adequate lighting, and engage the emergency brake.

Cut about 1 foot of metal wire and form a hook at one of the ends. Go underneath the engine and locate the AC drain tube, which is a small rubber hose. Insert the wire, hook first, into the AC drain tube. How much does it cost to fix a leaking heater core? How do you test a sunroof to drain?

Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes.