Latest car issue- 1990 Toyota Camry, there's wetness under the floor mat of the driver's side. Some AC issue? I'd like to know what I'm most likely dealing with before I take it in to the shop, make sure I don't get swindled, ya know?
2006-06-29 09:00:40 · 8 answers · asked by calliope320 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Leaking heater core
or clogged A/C drain hose.
Use a white paper towel and check to see if the wetness looks like radiator fluid or is just plain water.
Does the wetness only occur when you use the A/C? --> Clogged A/C drain hose, or the catch pan is cracked, damaged and not redirecting water out appropriately.
If the water occurs at all times, then you've got a leaking heater core. The heater core routes radiator fluid into the passenger compartment when you turn on the heater. If this is the case please check your radiator fluid level. It could be low and be a serious problem if you don't make sure there is enough water to cool the engine.
2006-06-29 09:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possible causes:
1. Make sure the floor is dry then drive for a while with the a/c on, then let it sit for a few minutes after you turn it off. If the floor is wet then it could be the a/c.
2. Check under the car to make sure there are no holes in the floor (similar problem in a toyota celica).
3. Front windscreen seal or door seal has a leak (similar problem in ford truck)
4. Make sure the coolant is full then run the car until it is warm and run the heater then the defrost. If you smell anything or see any liquid dripping then maybe it is your heater coil (similar problem in olds).
5. Last, but hopefully not the problem, if the liquid has a slightly oily feel it may be brake fluid from the cylinder attached to the brake pedal or the clutch pedal(also similar problem in toyota celica).
hope this helps. j.m.
2006-06-29 09:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by bender00101101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be several things,, being almost an 18 year old car,, most likely you are going to experience floor rotting... you may be taking on moisture.. once it starts trapping it, it will get worse.. If you like the car enough, there are solutions, but most likely not worth the high dollars it costs for a Camry it seems... If thats the case. Do you have a sentimental attachment to the vehicle?
Even if its not the floor rotting, you definately want to stop the floor mats from trapping moisture on the floor boards,, rip em out if you have to..
2006-06-29 09:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sarcastic side wants to tell you to pull over more oftne and take rest area breaks.
My compassionate side says that if its not a heater core, or AC problem, as suggested above, there may be a more serious problem, such as a rotted out floor on the driver's side. Try taking all of these answers you get her into consideration before you go to a mechanic. That way, you're forewarned AND forearmed.
2006-06-29 09:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by illustrat_ed_designs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your heating core could be leaking or it could be something as simple as a loose clamp on the inlet or outlet of the heating core.
Shamus
2006-06-29 09:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a very good possibility you have a clogged a/c drain hose clogged,if it smells like antifreeze,heater core gone bad.if its a drain hose problem,its a minor repair.
2006-06-29 09:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by strange_busaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm.. Depends? LOL
2006-06-29 09:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably a hole in your floor pan, check underneath
2006-06-29 09:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by devhelper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋