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Maintenance & Repair Water Leaks -- How to Find and Fix
420 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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Replying to: sandlapper (Dec 04, 2006 8:42 am) This problem has plagued me for years. It didn't always leak. Sometimes it would when it rain and sometimes it didn't. When I first bought the car from a used dealership, it leaked for months. Then I got the idea to clean the pine straw and other debris from that tray at the bottom of the windshield and it didn't leak for a couple of years. It just recently started leaking again. But when I clean the tray this time i seemed to leak even more. You solution was the REAL fix I needed. But could the leaking have caused a problem with the electrical system? My driver seat, trunk, and door locks don't work anymore. I checked the fuses in both compartments and they are fine. Got any ideas on that? |
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After sitting through an Ontario winter the floor is flooded on both driver side and passenger side front and back, underneath and on top of the carpet. There was also enough water to pool underneath the rear seats which makes me confused about... how it got there obviously. I've read some of the posts and it doesn't seem to be a common issue so if anyone has anything on this.. i would like to hear. also what would be a good way to dry the carpet? the bolts along with the seat rails are both rusted so I'm not confident that it would turn out well to take them off other than drying the carpet any information or suggestions are appreciated.
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Replying to: tyler09 (Apr 19, 2009 1:29 am) Doors have drainage holes in the bottom, which need to be open and draining. Water sloshing in the doors can fill up and leak into the cabin. Moonroof drain holes need to be open, and draining. If they are clogged or tubes off you'll have a problem. Drain holes need to be open for the areas in the engine compartment immediately underneath the front windshield, typical collection point for leaves and other garbage clogging the drains. I'm assuming that you are not having to refill radiator coolant. If your heater core is leaking, it will typically drain to the passenger side, but you'd be smelling the antifreeze. In a 15 year old vehicle, you'd also need to check the fitting of all of your door and window seals, or rust holes. |
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Replying to: tyler09 (Apr 19, 2009 1:29 am) |
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I recently purchased a used 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE with a sunroof. I have read enough forums at this point to know to probably stay clear of high-pressure car wash given the soft gasket Hyundai uses. That being said, the sunroof appears to be seated well, but I notice water dripping into the car at all four corners, and beading-up along the back seam where the gasket meets metal. No leaks at this point beyond the water management system (i.e. it is functioning as designed). There seems to be mixed feedback as to whether or not this is acceptable. The local dealership said that it is normal for some water to pass through the gasket and that I shouldn't be worried. Needless to say, I remain concerned. Here are my questions: 1) Is it normal or acceptable? 2) If it is, what (if anything) should I be doing as routine maintenance? 3) Do you have any insight about whether the sunroof drains are problematic in this model (I can't see the back drains, but the front are clear)? 4) I live in Upstate New York - do you think I will run into a problem during the winter with this "normal" problem? Sorry for the lengthy post...thanks in advance for the help.
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Replying to: 2007santafese (Apr 26, 2009 6:19 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 27, 2009 8:30 am) I appreciate your help...
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Replying to: 2007santafese (Apr 27, 2009 9:14 am)
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| I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2000 car - last few months, every time it rains, water leaks in and floods the floor on the passenger side - I took the car to a body shop guy, who hosed the car and confirmed that the leak comes from behind the dashboard - took the car to a mechanic who removed the entire dashboard, but could not find any leaks on the firewall there - but he said the water seems to be coming from the left of the dashboard - how do I find it and fix it ?? the water has already messed up my audio system amplifier - the dealer tells me that diagnosis would cost $100 and anything further will cost more - is there a way I can fix it myself ?? thanks in advance | |
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Replying to: irir123 (Apr 28, 2009 12:20 pm) You have to remove the cowling to see it and hopefully unplug it. You can test this easily by pouring a cup of water in the vents beneath the passenger side wiper. You should see the water coming out the bottom of the car somewhere. If you see it dripping onto your passenger's feet, well you have your answer. Debris from leaves, junk in the air collects in that cavity, turns to a hard muck, and then you have a fish tank in there that sloshes over into the interior.
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