Thanks for the replies guys, I'll run the weedwacker line for starters, hopefully that's the easy fix. Once I get the leak source fixed, my BIGGER issue is what to do about a potentially mildew/moldy padding under the carpet. If it's wet throughout the front of the car It'll be really tough to dry out properly with the aforementioned methods. Whats the best type of shop to take that to? Body shop? Detail shop?
Drivers Side Carpet wet - need help with sourcing leaks
Driver side carpet is soaked (seemed to happen during/after 3 days of rain), pulled back carpet and found water still sitting in the channels. Noticed a couple grommets & a plate that weren't well sealed by the blue sealant stuff. Underneath the large plate opens up into a frame crosspiece, and the round grommets open to the ground. could that be enough to let that much water into the car from beneath? The rubber trim and drain hole on sunroof seam to be good although didn't check for clogs. How do you see if that drain line is doing it's job?
Other thing I noticed was rust on the e-brake assembly, would that indicate a leak there over time?
I have no idea what I need to start taking apart or testing to source where water is getting in - suggestions on a protocol?
Also, has anyone found a way to dry out the carpet and underlayer without removing seats, trim and pulling it all out? If anyone has links to videos that would be helpful.
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Other thing I noticed was rust on the e-brake assembly, would that indicate a leak there over time?
I have no idea what I need to start taking apart or testing to source where water is getting in - suggestions on a protocol?
Also, has anyone found a way to dry out the carpet and underlayer without removing seats, trim and pulling it all out? If anyone has links to videos that would be helpful.
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Well, weedwacker down the drain hole didn’t yield any result. When I poured water down there it just goes out the wheel well as intended. Then I poured water down this area (see pic) at the top of the windshield and THAT leaks out by the emergency brake. Question is how do I stop it? Run a bead of silicone all around that trim piece? Pull the windshield and get the trim replaced? Advice appreciated, gotta get this fixed asap!
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