water leaks

[jomy1127]

IT was raining last night woke up this morning to find my passenger side floor pretty wet, but not the door panel or the seat to be wet im very confused i got to get it fixed asap due to it continuing to rain all weekend and my car sits outside. Thanx in advance

[richtazz]

does your car have a sunroof?

[jomy1127]

ok got soaked triying to find were the leak is coming from, and its coming from under the dash board running down the wiring and onto the carpet still dont know how to fix the problem is there some rubber seal that goes around there or sealent no sunroof

[emt1134]

Do you know EXACTLY where it is coming in ? Just knowing that it is dribbling down the wires is no good..

[jomy1127]

no i cant see exactly were its coming from to see exactly i think i might have to start removing the dash wich im triying to avoid what im thinking is either from the windshield or the wipers it might be leaking from but thats just a guess

[emt1134]

What year is your vehicle ?

[jomy1127]

my car is a 98 buick regal gs

[emt1134]

INFO ON WATER LEAKING INTO THE FRONT PASSANGER FLOOR #80-15-24 - (Jun 26, 1998)


SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON WATER LEAKING INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR
MODELS: 1997-1998 BUICK REGAL 1997-1998 BUICK CENTURY
IF THE WATER DEFLECTOR AND COWL SCREEN HAS LIFTED AWAY FROM THE WINDSHIELD, WATER WILL LEAK INTO THE HVAC CASE, RUNNING THROUGH THE FRESH AIR FILTER AND THEN DRIPPING OUT TO THE FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD.

[jomy1127]

thats sound like its kind of whats going on, is that hard to replace and expensive also do you know where i can see some pics

[BNaylor]

First check the HVAC drain hose and make sure it is not clogged.

Next check for an improperly installed or missing cabin air filter. While doing that inspect the rubber seals under the passenger side HVAC intake cowling. Sometimes the seal(s) deteriorates or gets loose. The plastic piece is located right under the passenger side wiper and retained by a push pin trim fastener and one retainer you can use a flatblade screwdriver on. Plus it may be just loose. It is separate from the driver's side and will remove separately.

While the cabin air filter is removed make sure the intake flapper door is working properly. It is vacuum operated. It is supposed to be closed when the HVAC is turned off and ignition is set to off. During operation the flapper closes in certain modes like the MAX A/C or RECIRC positions so air is not drawn in from the outside. In vent or normal A/C operation the flapper opens to allow fresh air in from the HVAC intake. A properly operating flapper minimizes or reduces water intrusion.

[jomy1127]

thanx everybody i found out that it was clogged and also the seal under the window where the rain is supposed to run off into the drain was missing glad it was something simple thanks again to everybody