Hi all about 3 years ago our 2011 toyota highlander 6 cylinder not a hybrid started having a very wet floor as in very damp to the touch and the bottom of the mats were always wet and smelling mildew y.
The floor of my car is red and wet.
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This video is to help those wanting a guide on how to dry wet carpets in cars.
Symptom summary there is a liquid present on the floorboard of the vehicle.
Why floor is wet on passenger side floor mat carpet wet car smells wet in this video we will explain why your car carpet on the passenger side may be wet.
Move the car somewhere that is covered such as a garage carport or under a tarp to avoid more water getting in.
The sides are dry seats are dry just the floors are wet and it s on both sides of the car front and back.
The fluid may be green or clear and may be more noticeable after operating the heating or air conditioning system.
The floor of my car is completely soaked with water.
Diagnose there is a liquid on the floorboard of my car by carl o reilly.
This is a vauxhall corsa which had a leak around the pedal seal.
Car is not overheating and it seems like it s just water not antifreeze.
How to clean wet car carpet in a car.
Remove the floor mats and trunk mat if.
If the floor is always wet it will rot and you will have to replace the floor panel.
I m afraid its a process of elimination i would start by removing the carpet so it can dry out while the carpet is out check the sunroof drain tubes are clear by blowing compressed air down them sit in the car and get some one to sprinkle with water look at the floor to see if any water starts to appear if it does try to trace back to the point of entry removing any trim that blocks your path.
Tips for drying out a wet car.
Until then sop up all the water you can with towels and take a heat gun or hair dryer and dry the carpet the best you can.