water leak on 2000
brockw
09-06-2012, 07:29 PM
has any one had a problem with water leaking in at the fight front fire wall in heavy rain
Blue Bowtie
09-06-2012, 09:08 PM
Have you checked the A/C case drain for obstructions or debris accumulation?
oldblu65
09-07-2012, 12:52 AM
has any one had a problem with water leaking in at the fight front fire wall in heavy rain
The right side ( directly under the windshield ) is where your cabin air filter is located . If it ( or any of the associated pieces requiring removal during the filters install ) isn't properly reinstalled , then that could cause a leak ! Park your wipers in the up position and look at the black cover that the wiper normally rests on . If it isn't properly located , you may have found your problem ? If it's okay , then remove the fasteners that secure it , remove it , and inspect the filter making sure is is properly mounted . If that is okay , then you may have a leak around your windshield ?
The right side ( directly under the windshield ) is where your cabin air filter is located . If it ( or any of the associated pieces requiring removal during the filters install ) isn't properly reinstalled , then that could cause a leak ! Park your wipers in the up position and look at the black cover that the wiper normally rests on . If it isn't properly located , you may have found your problem ? If it's okay , then remove the fasteners that secure it , remove it , and inspect the filter making sure is is properly mounted . If that is okay , then you may have a leak around your windshield ?
j cAT
09-07-2012, 08:29 AM
has any one had a problem with water leaking in at the fight front fire wall in heavy rain
this would be a windshield . has this vehicle had the windshield replaced . if so it is most likely the cause. inspect the glass edge for metal failure or sealant defects.
If you find an area with the need for some sealant get dow 795. this is used to seal metal/glass with no corossive acids. very secure sealer but it is soft for proper movement so the seal does not crack.
if the air box drain was plugged this would leak with ac use . you could check this ac box drain by pouring water into the air intake vent and see if you have a leak.
check the door gasket / metal in that area. clean then spray all door rubber with some silicone wipe off excess.
this would be a windshield . has this vehicle had the windshield replaced . if so it is most likely the cause. inspect the glass edge for metal failure or sealant defects.
If you find an area with the need for some sealant get dow 795. this is used to seal metal/glass with no corossive acids. very secure sealer but it is soft for proper movement so the seal does not crack.
if the air box drain was plugged this would leak with ac use . you could check this ac box drain by pouring water into the air intake vent and see if you have a leak.
check the door gasket / metal in that area. clean then spray all door rubber with some silicone wipe off excess.
Tech II
09-07-2012, 12:00 PM
Tend to agree with oldblu65, especially during a heavy rain.........
On the passenger side, under the plastic cowl(which sits under the wiper arms), is the fresh air opening for the HVAC box.....sometimes they use a filter, sometimes they don't, but what they do use is a water dam......this can be in the form of a rubber dam which fits over the edge, covering the fresh air inlet or it could be a plastic cover over the fresh air inlet......if either one is out of place or has fallen off, water will enter the fresh air inlet and wet the floor on the passenger side.....
On the passenger side, under the plastic cowl(which sits under the wiper arms), is the fresh air opening for the HVAC box.....sometimes they use a filter, sometimes they don't, but what they do use is a water dam......this can be in the form of a rubber dam which fits over the edge, covering the fresh air inlet or it could be a plastic cover over the fresh air inlet......if either one is out of place or has fallen off, water will enter the fresh air inlet and wet the floor on the passenger side.....
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