'93 civic HB water leak typical ? where to look ?

Discussion in 'Civic' started by robb, Sep 30, 2009.

  1. robb

    robb Guest

    My '93 Civic Si HB recently developed a water leak somewhere on
    the passenger side ?

    The front passenger side floor and floor mats are drenched. The
    water has somehow made it back to the rear passenger floor. None
    of the seats have any dampness. The doors had no water in them or
    their compartments. The driver side floor is dry dry dry. The
    windows and sunroof were all sealed tight and show no signs of
    gaps. The glove compartment was dry. The car is parked in the
    same place as always.

    The water came to my attention after about two weeks of
    torrential rains here in the SE U.S.. The car sat undriven for
    that time. I go to drive the car and the windows are
    fogged/condensated up after our cold night. There are a few
    scatered patches of mildew/mold.

    Are sudden water leaks typical for these older civics ? Where or
    what should i suspect first ?

    I tried running water hose on and over the car around the
    passenger side windows and sun roof but no luck finding any drips
    or leaks... maybe i need to do it longer ?

    any helpful advice greatly appreciated

    robb
     
    robb, Sep 30, 2009
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  2. robb

    Seth Guest


    Sunroof drain line might be clogged.
     
    Seth, Sep 30, 2009
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  3. robb

    Seth Guest


    Sunroof drain line might be clogged.
     
    Seth, Sep 30, 2009
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  4. robb

    E. Meyer Guest

    Is the drain hose still attached at the base of the AC unit? Next most
    likely causes are dislodged or clogged drain hose off the sunroof & failing
    seal at the bottom of the windshield. Also check that the weather strip is
    intact around the edge of the door.
     
    E. Meyer, Sep 30, 2009
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  5. robb

    E. Meyer Guest

    Is the drain hose still attached at the base of the AC unit? Next most
    likely causes are dislodged or clogged drain hose off the sunroof & failing
    seal at the bottom of the windshield. Also check that the weather strip is
    intact around the edge of the door.
     
    E. Meyer, Sep 30, 2009
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  6. robb

    Tegger Guest



    Pull the black trim strips out of the channels in the roof. See any cracks
    in the sealer in the trim's ditch towards the windshield?

    Look VERY closely; the cracks can be small and hard to see. I've also seen
    rust in that location. Rust can allow very large amounts of water to enter.
     
    Tegger, Sep 30, 2009
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  7. robb

    Tegger Guest



    Pull the black trim strips out of the channels in the roof. See any cracks
    in the sealer in the trim's ditch towards the windshield?

    Look VERY closely; the cracks can be small and hard to see. I've also seen
    rust in that location. Rust can allow very large amounts of water to enter.
     
    Tegger, Sep 30, 2009
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  8. In my experience, leaks that only affect the floor are usually clogged
    A/C condensation drains.

    JT
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Oct 1, 2009
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  9. In my experience, leaks that only affect the floor are usually clogged
    A/C condensation drains.

    JT
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Oct 1, 2009
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