The dealer replaced all of the carpet and insulation to be sure the mold was removed.
Water under carpet in car.
Water leaking from under the car can be normal especially on hot days when you ve been cranking the a c at full blast.
Place a window unit or standup model fan either in the open car door or right beside it.
Today we find and fix the water leaking inside my car.
A wet carpet is not the only sign of water leaking in a car.
Put a fan in your car to generate airflow and evaporate moisture.
To finish the job take the car to you local car wash and use a wet dry vacuum cleaner to pull the remaining moisture out of the carpet.
The most common problem when you have water on the pass side carpet is a leaking heater core.
If you have antifreeze in your system the water on the floor will aslo feel somewhat slimy.
The system cools the cabin by pulling humidity from the air and that moisture needs a place to go.
In the winter it s easy to soak your carpet unless you have floor mats with a lip all the way around to hold the water.
Allow it to run continuously for at least 2 days or until the water in your carpet has evaporated.
It s often accompied by slight fogging of the windshield and possibly the sweet smell of antifreeze.
Within a few minutes you should see water start to drip out of the drain tube.
This is due to clogged sunroof drains.
The carpet was not wet but the insulation under the carpet was soaked.
No matter how much you towel or vacuum off your car s surfaces any fabric and carpeting in your car as well as the chassis beneath will be damp to the touch.
This was the first year of ownership.
Turn the ac on full and allow it to run.
Where is the water coming from.
Pull the wire out drop the car down off the jack stands and start it.
Car a c systems are actually designed to allow water to drain out of your vehicle.
The carpet was soaked due to water leaking on the floor.
Other problems can include corrosion of pin connectors computer failures sensor failures rust and high humidity inside the car causing your windows to fog up.