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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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ok so...my passenger side floor board is wet(not soaked,but pretty damp!!) why could this be happening??? i also got water dripping form the roof in the back seat??? help!!!!!!!!!!! thanks!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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The floor board could be a bad heater core.

If not the heater core, I would check the weatherstripping on the passenger window(s)

As for the back seat,if you have a sliding back window, they're notorious on Dodge trucks for the weatherstripping going bad and causing to leak.

Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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ok thanks!!! what is a heater core?, and where is it located!! ha thanks!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Here's some info for you, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heater_core


I would smell it first, if it doesn't smell like antifreeze, it most likely isn't the heater core. It could just be your weatherstripping needs to be replaced.

It's been awhile, but I think it is located under the glovebox of the truck.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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I found this in the DIY section, if in fact it is your Heater Core..

https://dodgeforum.com/m_832803/tm.htm
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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ok so...my passenger side floor board is wet(not soaked,but pretty damp!!) why could this be happening??? i also got water dripping form the roof in the back seat??? help!!!!!!!!!!! thanks!
pass floor could be a plugged condinsate drain on the A/C
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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If it smells like coolant, then your heater core is leaking. If it doesn't have an odor than your A/C condesnation line is either plugged, or has been pulled into the cab. Pull up the carpeting on your passenger's side and make sure the hose is running out through the floor or firewall.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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If it smells like coolant, then your heater core is leaking. If it doesn't have an odor than your A/C condesnation line is either plugged, or has been pulled into the cab. Pull up the carpeting on your passenger's side and make sure the hose is running out through the floor or firewall.
soom of the A/C drains are located on the engine side of the firewall
 
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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ok thanks guys you've been a big help!! i'll try all of those things and get back to you!!! thanks again!
 
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