2003 Toyota Camry
After a heavy rain, the inside carpeting is wet. It is worse in the back, passenger side. It actually forms a puddle. When I remove the plug on the bottom outside of the car, water pours out. The other three passenger areas may be slightly damp. It seems to be worse when the car is parked during a heavy rain rather than moving. No signs of other interior areas like doors or seats getting wet.
I had the windshield replace in Jan 08 and started noticing the leak in March when the rains came. I brought it to the dealer. They thought it was the new windshield. I brought it back to the glass shop, as the work was still under warrenty. The glass shop inspected it and said the leak was coming from somewhere else, not the windshield.
Not sure a leaking windshield could do this. Not sure who to believe. I'd appreciate guidance.
I have a 2004 Camry which has had water entry into the front passenger side for about 4 months since I have been leaving it parked outside. The carpet gets soaked on the outer right edge. I had my windshield replaced a year ago, so wondered about a connection. I had the glass guys test with water spray, and they claim it is not leaking from the windshield. They also removed the cover from the fresh air vent, which they suspected, but it was clean of any debris. They suggested I take the car to a water leak specialist or the dealer. I hate to spend the big bucks to diagnose. I have a 2004 Camry which has had water entry into the front passenger side for about 4 months since I have been leaving it parked outside. The carpet gets soaked on the outer right edge. I had my windshield replaced a year ago, so wondered about a connection. I had the glass guys test with water spray, and they claim it is not leaking from the windshield. They also removed the cover from the fresh air vent, which they suspected, but it was clean of any debris. They suggested I take the car to a water leak specialist or the dealer. I hate to spend the big bucks to diagnose.
Yes Ive had this happen to my Toyota corrola and my dodge there are 2 different reasons why this is happening 1 of them it depends on if you have a sun/moon roof if so theres a vent in there so if any water or anything goes in it reroutes it too the outside of the car if its cloggeed water will spill into the car like that and just leave puddles the second thing is if you have it parked outside with trees all around theres vents up on the hood where the windsheild meets the hood they clog up so if you look along the back firewall which is under the hood all the way in the back theres a hole that gets clogged you need to clean that out and the easiest way to do that is get someone with a air compressor and blow air in that holke to push it all out it should fix all your water problems and if you have any questions let me know ill be glad to help, also please rate me.
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Based on our research the RAV4s with wet floors are usually, but not always, clogged sunroof drains or drain outlets. Other RAV4 owners found that the body trim surrounding their windshield or even the fender panel had degraded and failed, allowing water to seep in during heavy rain.
Aug 12, 2015
The two most common causes are rain water leaking in or the ac drain being clogged up. I would vote for rain water if the entire carpet area is wet.
Could be coming in around the windshield, or one of the door gaskets.
Have you been adding any coolant? You could have a leaking heater core, which will usually leak to the inside, wetting the carpets in the well. Most American cars locate the heater core on the passenger side of the firewall, so a leak will typically show up on only the passenger side floor. I once had an Audi that had the heater core mounted just about dead center on the firewall. When it started leaking, both sides of the well(s) got wet.
The water probably went down between the window and the door. On the bottom of the door is a drain hole, with all that rain it looks like the water in the door washed some dirt or something over the hole and stopped it up but not before it went inside the car and onto the carpet. Just unplug the hole with a small stick or something and watch for the water drain out. Open the doors and let your car dry out. Should be O.K.
I think that I can help you. It sounds like your drain-tube is plugged up. Get in the passenger side, and pull the carpet back from under the glove box. Look for a black rubber pipe that goes from a black box, and pokes thru the firewall, on the passenger side. Remove the hose from the box, and have a container ready to catch water. If water comes out of the black box, your drain hose is plugged up. Clean out the clog, and you will be golden.
pull your carpet up near the leak area and look for muddy body seams. it is possible one of the factory body seams are leaking- possibly in the cowl(under wipers) area, especially if it leaks when the car is sitting. there will be dirt/mud around the seams that are leaking. also you can check door seals by running the car on HIGH DEFROST with all doors and windows closed. spray around with a 50/50 soapy water solution. obviously bubbles will form around your leak.
Hi, we also have a 2002 Toyota Rav4 and developed a leak in the front driver's side of the car. After much research, we discovered that the drain wells from our sun/moon roof were clogged. If you have one of these, I suggest that you open the sun roof and look carefully. You will notice some tiny little holes in front and in the rear of the sun/moon roof tracks. Over time, these become clogged with dust and debris. You need to find a long, sturdy piece of thin wire and run it down the holes. To test if you have properly unclogged these, take a small amount of water and pour it down the holes. You should see water coming out of the drain wells under the car around the rear of the front tires. Hope this helps.
I have a 2004 Camry which has had water entry into the front passenger side for about 4 months since I have been leaving it parked outside. The carpet gets soaked on the outer right edge. I had my windshield replaced a year ago, so wondered about a connection. I had the glass guys test with water spray, and they claim it is not leaking from the windshield. They also removed the cover from the fresh air vent, which they suspected, but it was clean of any debris. They suggested I take the car to a water leak specialist or the dealer. I hate to spend the big bucks to diagnose.
If the car has a sunroof, make sure the drains are clear
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