Carpet wet - common leak points? Options

[asdrewq]

Hi all,

I noticed my passenger side (RHD JDM) footwell carpet was very wet recently after a heavy rain storm. Are there any common places to check for leaks?
The window seals look ok to me and stays in contact with the glass, and it dosen't look like the sunroof is leaking.

Thanks for any help.

[Special_Edy]

Have you checked the drain plugs on the floorboards? There are rubber grommets on the floorboards that can be removed in order to drain liquids from the low spots inside the car(i.e. a spilt beverage or window left down and it rained). Climb under the car or pull back the carpet and verify that these grommets are securely in place. If they arent your carpet WILL get wet if you drive in heavy rain.

It also wouldnt hurt to check the A/C drain hose. Its located on the right side of the firewall(pass side on LHD) and runs from the bottom of the evaporator inside the cabin through the firewall where it makes a 90° bend downwards and comes to an abrupt end. If it becomes clogged(bacteria growth?) it will cause the evaporator to leak inside the cabin, onto either the passengerside or driverside(mine would leak on my right foot while driving)


Anyways, just some divergent thinking, hope it helps.

This post has been edited by Special_Edy: Dec 5, 2012 - 12:06 PM