wet drivers side carpet

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by EDSD, Aug 17, 2004.

  1. EDSD

    EDSD Guest

    Hi,
    I was experiencing a very bad odor coming from the car and decided to
    investigate, turns out that the drivers side carpet is soaking wet. Anybody
    have a clue as to what can cause this.
    By the way, I have a 2000 Honda Civic coupe automatic. Have had it for about
    2.5 months.

    The area near the pedals is dry, it is mostly wet in front of the tracks of
    the drivers side door.
    The passenger's side is not wet , neither are the back seats.
    Thanks in advance for your consideration.
     
    EDSD, Aug 17, 2004
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  2. EDSD

    Chris Garcia Guest

    My only guess would be the seals around the door are bad.. Does it get
    worse after a good raining?
     
    Chris Garcia, Aug 17, 2004
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  3. EDSD

    Nobody Guest

    I had an '86 Ford Tempo where, after a really hard rainstorm, there would
    be an INCH of water in the driver's footwell. It only occurred one summer,
    so I assume there were leaves or some other debris clogging the drainage
    mechanism causing it to overflow.
     
    Nobody, Aug 18, 2004
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  4. EDSD

    EDSD Guest

    Yesterday it rained like crazy and the inside wasn't wet, difference was
    that the car was parked on a flat surface as compared to an incline, car was
    headed up.
    Anybody experience such problems?
    Thanks
     
    EDSD, Aug 20, 2004
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  5. EDSD

    Gothkitty67 Guest

    oh I have the exact same problem and cant figure it out. I have a 93 honda
    del sol and its never done this until a few months ago. I asked honda and
    they said to bring it to a body shop but I havent yet. my carpet gets so
    wet it smells really moldy..really gross. I even put two big pans under
    there when it rained but nothing. it doesnt get wet every time it rains
    either which is weird. I park on a flat surface all the time but
    sometimes its wet and sometimes its not. and its only the passenger side
    too. I even tried to have my boyfreind run water over it and nothing.
    let me know if you figure this out too..I need help also!!!
     
    Gothkitty67, Aug 24, 2004
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  6. EDSD

    E. Meyer Guest

    If its only on the passenger side, check that the drain hose is in place on
    the bottom of the AC unit and not clogged.

    Another possibility is a leaking heater core. Does it smell like
    anti-freeze?
     
    E. Meyer, Aug 25, 2004
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  7. EDSD

    Gothkitty67 Guest

    well Ive had this same problem for two months now. finally I think its
    fixed! I told my del sol to a body shop and he noticed a small crack in
    between the door (when you open the door see if you see a crack in the
    metal). he fixed this for $10 and said it was wrecked so its coming apart
    in that area. maybe its the same thing with your car? check and see and
    Ill be happy to help you out if I can. thanks!
     
    Gothkitty67, Sep 7, 2004
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