wet floors

[chris long]

My floors are wet in the front and in the back. i don't know if its holes in the floorboards or what. are there any other possibilities?

 

[blackhawk60]

Another culprit could be the upper door seals.

 

[chris long]

i dont think so because even when its not raining or snowing or anything the floors are still soaking wet

 

[blackhawk60]

I'd take a good look at the underside then. How old is the car?

 

[Don89SHO]

Could be a leaky windshield. The water runs down behind the dash and soaks into the padding, which just sucks it up like a sponge. It'll go all the way to back. Pull the carpet up to let it dry (this works better in the summer) and good luck finding the leak I'm still looking for mine.

 

[Don89SHO]

The "leak event" could have happened months ago and the carpets would still be wet today. eek!

 

[jelloslug]

Ahhh the joy of finding leaks. Try this: turn the blower on full speed and close all windows and doors, then pour very soapy water over each seal and seam where a leak could occur and watch for bubbles. Presto! Theres your leak.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

jelloslug:
Ahhh the joy of finding leaks. Try this: turn the blower on full speed and close all windows and doors, then pour very soapy water over each seal and seam where a leak could occur and watch for bubbles. Presto! Theres your leak.

you serious?? oh_my

The cabin can't be sealed that well.... and the power of the fan motor, well... can I say WEAK squint

Nice idea... ill have to try that thumbs_u

 

[jelloslug]

It doen not take much to blow a bubble.

 

[projectSHO89]

Make sure you're not set to recirculate air.

Might as well wash the car while you're at it.

Steve

 

[smcallis]

My mechanic says 90% of leaks are due to the windshield.

 

[BlackMagik]

Are you loosing coolant?

I had the same problem with a Mustang and an Aerostar and it turned out to be the heater core both times. Food for thought.

 

[BlackMagik]

SHOtimes has a great little write-up on common leak areas.