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Wet Carpet? Here are the solutions

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Old 08-11-07, 04:23 PM
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Default Wet Carpet? Here are the solutions

Carpet wet?
First you must isolate where the water is coming from. Pull back the carpet.
Is it only Passenger side, Driver side, Roof?

Problems:

1. The rubber molding is not seated correctly
+ Check the rubber around the door as well as around the door jams

2. Evaporator is leaking (A/C)
+ Could be costly (about $650 from a regular mechanic)
+ Most likely only the passenger side will be wet
+ AC will be blowing warm
+ Distinct smell from the liquid leaking out

3. Hose Leaving Evaporator box is leaking into the car or is clogged
+When you look in the engine bay you will see a black rubber hose coming out from the fire wall. This is where you can have a clog.

4. Rubber Gromets under the carpet is missing or leaking
+ When you remove the carpet you will see the 2 black rubber gromets.
+ Check to make sure they are snug in place, if not place some silicon around it.
+ Sometimes the gromet drops out (can also cause a whistling noise when you accelerate)








5.Moonroof Drain Clogged
+ Fill a cup of water and place it in the Moonroom Drain
+ It should flow out underneath behind the front tire.
+ Check if it is leaking in the car.
+ If it is use compressed air to blow the debri out of the drain.
+ Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-JE2Isu0qs
Old 08-13-07, 02:12 PM
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Thanks for the writeup, I have a issue with my drivers site getting wet. I will check the items you outlined.
Old 08-13-07, 03:10 PM
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great write up I know quite a few on here have had this problem ..
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