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1996 Civic interior water leak

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Default 1996 Civic interior water leak

The passenger side floor is getting wet after the car is parked for a few days. I can't seem to identify where the water might be coming from. I ran water over the passenger door and saw now water intruding. I do not have a sunroof so that possibility is ruled out. Any other ideas as to where I can look?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Have you had the a/c on recently? If so, the drain on the box that collects condensate water might be clogged, and spilling the collected water into the footwell (especially if it's full and you're parking on a hill). It's located in the passenger footwell near the firewall.

Sounds dumb, but might be worth checking out.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Default Re: 1996 Civic interior water leak

I've got a very similar leak right above the ECU. Mine however is the windshield
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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I think you might have a leaking windshield. Is the windshield original?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Sit inside and have someone run a water hose on the outside.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:49 AM
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Default Re: 1996 Civic interior water leak

Originally Posted by ChristianL
the drain on the box that collects condensate water might be clogged, and spilling the collected water into the footwell (especially if it's full and you're parking on a hill). It's located in the passenger footwell near the firewall.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Default Re: 1996 Civic interior water leak

I had a similar issue in my 95 sedan and traced my issue to old/cracked/weathered seam sealer near where the hood hinge is located. Like said above, remove the carpet on that side and stick your head up there with a flash light and it should be somewhat easy to trace where the water is coming from!
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