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Old 02-09-2014, 11:59 AM
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So it is raining here in NorCal and the Cat had to go out in the weather.
As it rains so little here and we are in a drought, she decided to keep some water for later in her footwell.

The carpet on top is not wet but underneath on the metal is.
It was parked some time on a slight up hill slope.

Where should I start looking as water leaks can be notorious difficult to track down.
Wind screen, soft top, window seals, panel seals, all of the above?

Appreciate any insights as to the most likely?

Thanks

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Old 02-09-2014, 12:51 PM
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Before digging too deeply in search of a *leak* I would investigate the possibility that the air intake plenum filled with water and overflowed into the cabin via the HVAC ducting. This could be caused by clogged plenum drains or perhaps, since the car was on a slope, most of the water moved away from the drains.

Just a thought.

I'm not negating the possibility of an actual leak, however.

Cheers
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Old 02-09-2014, 04:02 PM
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the facelift with the bonded screen has a major problem beneath the a post trim, by the time it is found its usually end of the line as the electrics get wet
and cause expensive damage, good luck
 
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