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Soaking wet front floors after heavy rains.

Old Sep 24, 2023 | 08:11 PM
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Where should I look for leaks that have drenched my front floors both sides. 2012 CX9. We've had a lot of rain. I don't have a sunroof. It's very hard to dry them out. I'd like to find the source of the problem. I will be looking at the door seals, and wonder how the water drains from the windshield wiper area, and if a drain there could be clogged. Any suggestions will help. TIA
 
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 04:37 PM
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Hose test it. Have someone drench the car with a water hose while you are inside. Have them do one spot and give it time to leak in before they move to the next spot.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2023 | 10:25 AM
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Welcome to the forum

I agree with the same recommendation as PTguy .
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 03:28 PM
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TY. I located the leak at the rear driver side brake light and will try to fix that. At first thought it was the roof rack, but I removed it and can't see how it could have leaked so much. I've removed 3 rows of seats and the carpeting. As I suspected, the leak has been there a while and there is mold on the rear row of seats and the probably in the carpet which is still soaking wet. I'll let it dry out and assess. Considering Looking to replace the carpet if I can find a source. Meanwhile, I am putting the 2 front seats back in without carpet and will use rubber floor mats so I can drive it.
 
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