Kim Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I have a 97 Subaru Legacy--4 dr. sedan, no sun-roof. Recently it has developed a rain leak which deposits water on the floor in front of the passenger seat fully soaking the carpet. So far no luck figuring out how the water is getting in. Running water from a hose around the door and windshield hasn't given me any clues and I can't figure out how to think like a rainstorm yet! Since the water seems to simply "appear out of nowhere" on the floor I could use some tips on how to start a methodical search for the source. It's a nice little car and I hate to see it turn into a mold ranch. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I have a 97 Subaru Legacy--4 dr. sedan, no sun-roof. Recently it has developed a rain leak which deposits water on the floor in front of the passenger seat fully soaking the carpet. So far no luck figuring out how the water is getting in. Running water from a hose around the door and windshield hasn't given me any clues and I can't figure out how to think like a rainstorm yet! Since the water seems to simply "appear out of nowhere" on the floor I could use some tips on how to start a methodical search for the source. It's a nice little car and I hate to see it turn into a mold ranch. Thank you. really theres only about 3 places it could come in,windshield,window seal,or the cowl area[in front of the windshield outside. might be full of leaves,pine needles etc.this area will fill up and run water thru the heater intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 one more .. make sure the drain hose for the heater/ac box is not cloged. if it is in the rain the carpet will get wet. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunered Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 one more .. make sure the drain hose for the heater/ac box is not cloged. if it is in the rain the carpet will get wet. nipper good job nipper,i missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Nip and Tune are on the mark. The defroster running in the rain will deposit water on the passenger floor, as would the AC, if the drain is clogged. But first, look carefully at the corner of the cowling in front of the windshield. There is a small drain hole in the recess that gets clogged. Pour some water in and see if it drains out under the car. If not, it's likely the defroster/AC drain that is plugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 Thanks for the ideas. As soon as this rain stops I'll start the search again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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