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WATER LEAK----where is it?

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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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ok it's getting old now..... i still have a water leak on BOTH sides of the interior on the driver's foot and passengers foot.....water is leaking onto the fuse box, and this isn't good (ya think?)

from what i understand, honda did a recall for insufficient sealant around the FIREWALL to frame seal.....only problem is, i dont know where exactly the seal is...

anybody with a 92-95 civic fix this leak?? i will seal up my windshield really good from the inside tomorrow, but i have a feeling this wont stop the leak, and it's hard as hell to pinpoint just by dropping a gallon of water on it....any suggestions?
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Do you have A/C? Do you have a heater? I don't have either and due to the holes in the firewall I forgot to cover up whenever I used to hit puddles, water would splash on my feet. If you do have both, then check the windshield sealing and weather stripping. Good luck
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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well i have a/c and heater....i dunno, it seems like the leak is coming from where the a-pillar meets the body, but i dunno....

i've heard rumors of a faulty factory seal around the firewall, but i want to get some 411 on it before i dive in and tear my interior apart blindly....any advice is appreciated...

thanks
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Old Jan 6, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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check ur firewall. i had a rubber seal come out and water got in the cabin. covered them up leak stoped.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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checked plugs in firewall...all seem to be ok...

looks like it may be coming from windshield above the fuse box by the a pillar..
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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could be the seal for the fresh air vents when you don't have recirculate on....

does it only happen in rain? if not then possibly your evap core housing drain is blocked by trash causing the condensation during trips to back up and come out any and all places possible (this was a big problem on my grand cherokee...grr)

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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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only happens when it rains....i KNOW it's gotta be a seam leak around the a-pillar and firewall...>DAMNIT i gotta take out the dash AGAIN!
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Do this..

get a buddy to hose down your car while you are inside the car and check for leaks.. start from the cowl area(where you windshield wipers are) then slowly work your way up. BTW do you have a sunroof?
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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turns out my windshield is leaking ALL the way around....i just sealed it up really good with clear windshield silicone sealant...

thanks for the help guys!
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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here is your real problem...
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=724917&page=2
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