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Leak- any idea where from?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shwaa, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. Feb 18, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    Shwaa

    Shwaa [OP] Well-Known Member

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    its been raining here a ton the last 6-8 weeks and I've had no leaks whatsoever, until now...

    I parked slightly off camber 2 days ago (passenger side little higher) and it rained hard yesterday and I came outside to find this.

    I reached up behind the glovebox, nothing is wet at all. Carpet under the floor mat is dry. I'm stumped. Any ideas?

    IMG_1122.jpg
     
  2. Feb 18, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    I noticed same thing on my.
     
  3. Feb 18, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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    Hmmm. No obvious signs where it's coming from?
     
  4. Feb 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    Well...Just Back From Hell
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    put a garden hose with running water on the roof and get in the truck...best way to look for the leak.
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    It's coming from your shoes. Mine look like that too.
     
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  6. Feb 18, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    Shwaa

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    I generally keep my feet on my side of the flooring though when driving, not the passenger side. That would be impressive though
     
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  7. Feb 18, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    My is in driver side. I'm sure is not my shoes.
     
  8. Feb 18, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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    Normal, the inlet for the blower motor is directly above that, and when parked water can hit the right angle and go straight through, Toyota never deemed it an issue on the Tacoma, however the 4th gen 4runners got an updated cowel to prevent it from happening.

    It's shitty but not much you can do about it.
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    Haven't really look into it.
     
  10. Feb 18, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    Shwaa

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    Interesting. Thanks. Had the truck for 3 years and never seen it before. Guess the angle was just right. Glad it's nothing to worry about.

    Edit: you're referring to the passenger side, correct?
     
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  11. Feb 18, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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    Yep!~ Blower motor is behind the glove box.
     
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