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Anonymous Posted on Oct 08, 2015

The Jeep made a humming, stuttering noise (once every 20 seconds for a duration of 3-4 seconds). Found steam coming from underneath the hood and a fairly large water leak below the car. Any ideas?

It recently rained in my area, but the rain ended 2 days ago and the car has? been driven since. The fuel light is also on (not sure if being short on gas would have anything to do with it). Thank you!

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Yes, per operators guide the fuel light does come on, when fuel is low, (early) so lets skip that.
next is leaks.
the car can leak condensate from the A/C system all the time.
running it, or parked for up to 1hr after. (depends on gravity)
that water is CLEAR pure water. (totally normal even in defrost)

if the water is green or matches same color as the engine coolant tank, then that is bad, that is coolant leaks and will cause engine overheat and damage. to engine.

now we get to stream... that is very very bad. (tops list)
never drive a car that makes STEAM. (unless a Stanley steamer)
noises related to the above is the engine crying for help just before
its self-destructing..., (lasting damage )
why not get the car serviced, and not ask the blind and deaf to help.????
we can not see all , touch all and hear it.
and that matters. in the world of diagnosis,

short answer, why not get car serviced.....
the operators guide, has that like on 10 pages.

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  • Posted on Sep 19, 2009

SOURCE: rain water leaks from overhead console (No sunroof)

common problem with these roof racks check for loose bolts holding it on also there are inserts pressed into your roof under the roof rack these threaded insrts tend to come loose or get pulled out use silocone sealant around every bolt and insert.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 03, 2009

SOURCE: rain water leaking from under glove box, heater area

ur drains are plugged up with junk and its goin into your blower box then leaking out inside, at the bottom off the windsheild is a compartment and it has drains if there plugged the water will biuld up and eventually come inside the car

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Jeep Liberty rain leak

Sealant alone will not stop a leak where the luggage rack is leaking, if it is the L/R. I am a Pilot and you just cant imagine how water can be driven in past sealant at speed. If you are leaving it to the dealer to correct this leak, good luck. I really believe it is the rack. A window leak is to easy to correct.

Jason Stephenitch

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  • Posted on Feb 11, 2010

SOURCE: Water leak on the passanger side of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport

The first place I would look is the floor board caps. Make sure one or more of them aren't pushed up, allowing water to enter the cabin. Also, because your defroster is probably on while it's raining, make sure the A/C drain plug isn't clogged. It's a small rubber fiting that sticks out from inside the firewall, behind the engine. Simply pull it out and clean it. When you pull it out, you might be surprised to see water coming out of the hole!

Just a couple things to check. I hope this helps! :)

-Jason

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Brad Kirby

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2010

SOURCE: I have water leaking into the rear passenger side

Check the door weather stripping for rips. If it only leaks when driving, check the floorpan for rust holes.

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