Water leaking in. Where is it coming in from?

Rideredder · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-09, 12:19 AM

This problem just started happening a couple weeks ago, but every time it rains I get water leaking in and it just pours out from under the dash behind the glove box. If my car sits outside while it's raining and I take it out for a drive it comes pouring out and I'm not talking about just a little bit of water, I mean like a gallon pouring out onto my passenger floor board. How is it getting in and where is it being stored because it only comes out if I turn a corner or punch the gas.

Anyone else have this problem? This is getting very annoying having to soak up all the water every time it rains. I can't tell where the hell it's coming in from.

anthony05gt · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-09, 07:45 AM

On the outside of the car, remove the plastic panel behind the firewall near the windshield and wipers. Under that panel is a drain hole that gets clogged with dirt and leaf debris. While you're in there replace the cabin filter.

cave diver · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-09, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by anthony05gt

On the outside of the car, remove the plastic panel behind the firewall near the windshield and wipers. Under that panel is a drain hole that gets clogged with dirt and leaf debris. While you're in there replace the cabin filter.

Exactly, ^^^^^^ that is most likely the problem. Very common for debris to get in there and clog the drains. This means your cabin filter probably got wet too so it's ready for the trash can.

anthony05gt · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-09, 03:58 PM

^ Cabin filter, that is.

Lifter583 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-17-09, 09:22 PM

I cut the bottoms off those damn grommets...the junk wont get hung up anymore

Rideredder · #6 (**permalink**) 11-17-09, 11:23 PM

Well, it's been raining here for the past few days and the water isn't leaking in anymore but the windshield gets all fogged up on the inside now. I haven't replaced the cabin filter yet because I can't get the damn windshield wipers off, but I'm assuming that's why. I have the car sitting inside now until I can get that replaced or until it stops raining.

ski · #7 (**permalink**) 11-19-09, 10:24 AM

The WW wipers don't have to be removed in order to remove the cabin filter.
The plastic panel at the base of the windshield is comprised of 2 pieces, and only the passenger's side has to be removed to access the cabin filter. However, placing the WW wipers in the 12 o'clock position may facilitate the procedure.

You may find this link to be helpful:
Cabin Air Filter Install on an 05-09 Mustang - LRS Blog - Read Here Shop Here