Wet passenger side front carpet

[Hans3T]

Like the title says, I've got wet carpet here. Is this a sunroof drain plug issue or could this be AC condenser or worse even?

I discovered the moisture while vacuuming under my all weather mats today. Has not rained in 4 days and I have not driven in 4 days either.

I appreciate your thoughts...Thanks!

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[abearden]

Most vehicles I've ever owned that meant time for a new heater core. I don't know if the H3 has anything else that may add moisture there.

 

[Hans3T]

I have not used the heater recently. Would that matter at all?

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[Zach]

Wouldn't matter wether or not you have used it. Have you smelled it? Usually dex cool has a distinct smell to it.

 

[Bigunit]

If you don't have a sunroof (like me), it can't be the sr drains.

Assuming you do and assuming you Easterners got lots of rain in the last week and your rig has been parked outdoors, chances are that it is the old clogged sunroof drain tube issue. When is the last time you sprayed your roof with a water hose to check if the water drained out of the front and back under your rig.

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[Hans3T]

If anything, it smells a bit musty. I not sure what dexcool smells like....guessing not musty. :wink:

 

[Hans3T]

Assuming you do and assuming you Easterners got lots of rain in the last week and your rig has been parked outdoors, chances are that it is the old clogged sunroof drain tube issue. When is the last time you sprayed your roof with a water hose to check if the water drained out of the front and back under your rig.

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I guess I should do that. I don't know what/where to look for the draining though. ANyone know where it would drain out?

 

[Burn]

We'll I'll tell you why mine has gotten wet, if you have had a windshield replaced there may be a place that did not seal all the way. It doesn't have to be big either. I noticed my passenger side a pillar getting a stain. Sure enough it was running down to the floor boards. I took some black weather stripping sealant pulled down the headliner and with a garden hose found the leak and smeared the sealant.

 

[Hans3T]

Nope, my windshield is original.

 

[Bigunit]

These might help Hans:

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?3473-Sunroof-drains&highlight=sunroof+drain

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?1491-Sunroof-Drain-Help-Needed&highlight=sunroof

 

[Highatop]

I did find a small leak in my windsheild. About 4" from the driver side. First, I seen alittle on the inside of the glass and just the other day, found a wet spot on my dash. Not alot, just enough to make a stain on it. I think the only reason I seen that is. My dash is still full of Moab dust. Goodluck

 

[Best4x4]

Could be a clogged A/C Drain or sunroof drain. Open the sunroof, and using a bottle of water pour it on each front corner of the sunroof. U should be able to hear it flowing down the drain pipes, if after a few seconds nothing drained out you've got clogged drains. On the passenger side you need to remove the side dash panel and with a small hand you can pop out out, pull off the rubber end, but be ready for some nasty water and goo to come out. On the drivers side I was able to gain access to it by laying on my back and reaching up into the dash with my arm.

 

[USMC_TOP]

My passsenger side leaks too. Haven't done anything about it yet but I plan on trying something this week

 

[4speedfunk]

Sunroof drains! Very common. Pull the entire carpet out and flip it upside down. Leave it in the sun for a day or two. Fix the clog (or repair the drain tube)...reinstall the carpet. Yes...it sucks. But this is the only way to get rid of the stink.

Also...scrape up any rust on the floorboard and paint it


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[SuperBuickGuy]

the way the a/c drain and a/c unit is designed - you'd hear sloshing before it actually leaked to the inside.

 

[High Five H2]

my heater core on my old camaro broke and leaked all over the passenger side floor. smelled like syrup.

 

[Hans3T]

Hey all, I've got closure on this one. Had it to the dealer (had them install my new front grille) and they confirmed the drains were clogged. They performed a "modification" to angle the drains differently and open them up a bit wider to avoid this in the future. The tech told me it's a very common issue. This was the first time, so I'm glad I caught it early.

Thank you all for the help!

 

[3Hummers]

Glad you found the answer quickly.

 

[abearden]

Glad to hear that's all it was.