I have a 2000 XJR and just noticed that the rear passenger footwell is soaking wet. Moisture had not traveled towards the seat in front of it. Looked underneath the car and did not see any holes. Is there a drain tube that could be plugged and causing moisture to accumulate inside the car?

Thanks in advance!

Hi light of the week: "Cool car!" from a 5 year old

Dan
Platinum on warm charcoal with 85k miles

 

Yes, the condensate drain tube is on the passenger side, under the dash. I can't find a diagram, but it's there!

This might help. http://www.jagbits.com/17clearing.html

 

Thanks Mike!

My moisture is not in the front but in the back footwell only, passenger side.

Dan

 

Here's a discussion about water in the rear footwell of an XK, could be applicable.

XK8/XKR Enthusiasts Club Forum • View topic - Water in the footwell

 

Another thought....could it be the sunroof leaking down (inside) the b-pillar to the rear floor?

 

Is there a drain that runs down from the sunroof? If so, that would make sense! I'll rummage around with that thought tomorrow. Thanks Mike!

 

Problem solved!

I had 4 containers of water in the footwell yesterday and it turns out one of them was leaking pretty good. Now just have to get it dried out.

Dan

 

That's funny! Maybe not actually funny, but ... well, it IS funny!

Glad you figured it out! Much easier to dry it out than to run down a leak!

Mike

 

Yeah, after the fact I could laugh about it, but last night? Not so much...

Dan