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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Every time it rains I get water on just the drivers side floor. We just had some bad storms here in Michigan and I ended up with alot of water, puddles that I had to soak up with a towel. Anyone have any idea where its coming in at? I've changed all the door seals and window seals, and dont know where else it can be coming in.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Is there any water in the trunk or on the back floorboard?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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i just checked the trunk and had about 3 inches of water in spare tire well. but the rear floor isnt wet.with the way the floor is molded for the seat mounts in the front the water was puddled there.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Your tail light gaskets are leaking. You can replace them with new ones as well as using a clear sealant and fill in the gap from the tail light to the body of the car.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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will the tail lights leaking cause the water on the drivers side floor? The rest of the interior carpet doesnt seem wet. I just ordered new gaskets for the tail lights, but cant figure out how the water is getting up front.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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The water can pool forward and get the front wet but if the rear area is dry, then I would think it's leaking from somewhere else then. Do you have a sunroof? Try getting inside the car, pulling the dash and the pillars and have someone pour water (with a hose) all over the car and see if you can spot the leak.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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No sunroof. was wondering if theres a vent for outside air on drivers side that could be plugged, was gonna take the inner wheel well out of drivers side and check for leaves or other debris. Unless thats a waste of time. I can see water sitting in the cowl under the wipers, was trying to figure out where thats supposed to drain.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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I have heard some people's wiper motor leaking into the cabin of the vehicle. May want to give that a look.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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all right. thanx for the quick responses.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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do you know if theres a seal or gasket on the wiper motor
 
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