WET PASS FLOOR

[kimarklee]

Any input on water leaks, 01 spyder pass floor wet, ck'd ac drain, seems ok.
Also need to have my legs shortened but thats a different problem.
peace.

[muffinman]

Not too sure of the spyder but where is the heater core located? Most cars are located directly over passengers feet.

[Fubba]

My 91 leaks under the dash on the pass. side. where could that comefrom? i havent been able to pinpoint it myself.

[supunna_picta]

How about the t-top or convertible top seals (since we have a multi-car troubleshoot going on).

It is possible that the drain plugs for both types are clogged.

After that I'd check the main windshield seal.

[lbridges]

Look in the storage bin behind the seats. Water there?

If yes, then you need to clean out the drains as mentioned above:

How To: http://www.euroroadster.com/articles...DrainHoles.xml

[Fubba]

I havent found water in the bins behind the seats. Mainly it just drips down from behind my dash but when I look I cant find where it is coming from. Its kind of annoying but not super high on my list of things to do.

[supunna_picta]

Originally Posted by Fubba

I havent found water in the bins behind the seats. Mainly it just drips down from behind my dash but when I look I cant find where it is coming from. Its kind of annoying but not super high on my list of things to do.

The bins comment was more for the Spyder owner as that is a common area for water to collect when the drains are plugged.

You have a MKII right? Just going off of your pic. Aren't there drain plugs in the T-top as well when you pull the tops out? Could water be traveling down the A pillar and then into the dash?

[muffinman]

Fubba - check this out and see if it helps you Water Leak, Wet rear floor pan...T-Top, Drain tube?? Help Please!!

[glenonoka]

You could check the metal tab on the rubber weatherstrip between the windshield and the window. Sometimes it gets bent inward and causes a leak.

[mr2silvertop]

most likely the heater core has a leak. check your coolant level. number one reason for wet carpet under p/s dash

[conor]

What does the wetness smell like? Heater core leaks are obvious. Coolant has a very definite sweet/bitter sort of odor. An A/C drain leak will smell like normal or dirty water.

And lastly... When does the floor get wet? All the time? Only when you use the A/C? Only when you wash the car?

Originally Posted by Fubba

My 91 leaks under the dash on the pass. side. where could that comefrom? i havent been able to pinpoint it myself.

[Fubba]

The only time I have found it dripping or already wet is after a heavy rain. When I looked under the dash I didnt smell anything funny and it just looked like water.

[mr2silvertop]

Do you keep your vents on fresh air or circulation?

[Fubba]

I think lately they have been on circulation. But before they were usually on fresh air.

[mr2silvertop]

you can usually tell when you go over a large puddle when its set for fresh air water sometimes comes the lower vents. there is supposed to be some sort of flap to keep moisture from coming through the vents.

[Fubba]

So could it just be that the flap is going bad? or could it be something more serious?

[lbridges]

If it's coming in while driving in the rain I would also look at the seal of anything penetrating the front wall on the passenger side (A/C lines, etc). My previous car (Subaru) had several owners reporting a leak at the seal for the steering column. If it gets wet when parked in the rain, then its probably safe to ignore me.

[Fubba]

I dont ever have time to reach down when im driving to check it out. I usually notice it when my passenger complains about their feet getting wet. but thats usually after the rain. so i dont know.