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water coming in from passenger side

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CortezMac, Mar 1, 2024.

  1. Mar 1, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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    CortezMac

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    Hey everybody I am trying to figure out how this water is getting in to my passenger side. I notice it pooling on my floor mat after it rained. I've tried to recreate and troubleshoot using the garden hose. But it's not showing when I try to recreate the situation. Has anyone else experienced this problem and with the solution worked for you?

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  2. Mar 1, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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    i know that the ac hose drain is on the other side but you can start there, maybe its clogged thats my first guess
     
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    Do you have a sunroof? If so, there is a drain tube in the A-pillar that could be disconnected or clogged.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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    Second this, probably the sun roof leaking if you have one. Tons of good tutorials on youtube for how to unclog it. Do NOT go to a dealer. They'll charge you an arm and a leg plus replace parts when they don't need to. Just get a wire brush pipe cleaner and clear debris out of there with it.
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  5. Mar 1, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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    Sorry I forgot to mention I do not have a sunroof
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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    I saw that when I did some research but it's happening when it rains so I'm pretty sure rain is getting in somewhere
     
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    Pull your hvac air filter and see if it’s wet
     
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    Check the rubber molding around the door.
     
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    also look under the hood, the plastic piece under the windshield wipers often collect tree debris and could force water in to unwanted areas.
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2024 at 6:53 AM
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    Windshield seal
     
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    Had that happen on driver's side after I had windshield replaced. Non-OEM windshield was used but apparently it didn't quite line up. Seal failed, ended up replacing and no issues now. Didn't notice for several months as was a very dry summer but it showed up pretty fast when it got rainy. Huge pain to dry everything out and caused a few weird electrical gremlins when it rained but all cured with a proper seal.
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2024 at 11:27 AM
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    Could it be the tire flinging water and making its way past the wheelwell and in somehow? Have you done a CMC or cut the wheelwell at all? Any aftermarket wire harness brought in on that side?
     
  13. Mar 3, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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    that could be it I did have my windshield replaced
     
  14. Mar 3, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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    Haven't noticed any water coming in when I'm moving I only notice it after it rains when it's parked
     
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    This happens to me also, I haven't been able to figure out where its coming in.
     
  16. Mar 4, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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    I will give an update if I ever figured it out
     
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    Pull the cabin air filter BEFORE driving since air flow probably dries it out while driving.
     
  18. Mar 8, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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    Well it seems that I forgot to replace a bolt that I took out of my roof rack. where the factory bolt holes are and I believe that the water is seeping in that hole. I took my truck back to the place that replaced my windshield and they didn't find a leak around that. They did track the water to an area near that bolt hole. I've replaced the bolt that I forgot when I went out of town and it looks like it's going to rain today so we'll see what happens. I would like to think you all for helping me troubleshoot I really appreciate it
     
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