[s-cars] Go dpdal foot getting wet when driving on slight incline

[Robert Myers]

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And, Peter, if the carpet on the passenger side is wet it is also 
likely that the ECU which is under that carpet may also be wet.  If 
it is wet then expect big time troubles from it unless you can 
quickly pull it and get it dried out before it gets all crudded up 
(technical term ;-)).

Bob

At 03:54 PM 12/19/2009, Tom Green wrote:
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>The water must already be in the airbox or ducts.  If the vehicle is
>parked outside, rain can exceed the capacity of the plenum drains,
>especially if
>the parking spot inclines toward the passenger side, and allow water
>to reach the airbox seal or a/c evaporator box inlet.  You would
>expect some
>water on the passenger side in that case, but maybe there is no foot
>over there.  Check that side for dampness also.  A leaky airbox could
>be attributed
>to a hasty DIY job on the contents without replacing or properly
>seating the seal.
>
>The windshield seal could also be leaking.  Pretty difficult to trace
>anytime, but especially difficult this time of year.  Some glass shops
>are pretty adept
>at this if you can trust the results.  : - )
>
>I can accept that it does not smell like coolant, but smells like
>water?  on your foot ?
>
>Tom
>
> > Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:58:58 -0500p
> > From: Peter Schulz <pcschulz at comcast.net>
> > Subject: [s-cars] Go pedal foot getting wet when driving on slight
> >       incline
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> >
> > Ok guys, here's a puzzler.
> >
> > My right foot/shoe occasionally gets wet when driving up an incline.
> >
> > My immediate thoughts were: leaking heater core....
> > well, it looks and smells like water, not the coolant (Pentosin Blue)
> >
> > 2nd thought, blocked drains under the plenum (in the engine
> > compartment) - verified that they were clear and used compressed air
> > to make sure....
> >
> > Happened again this past week....and its getting cold here in New
> > England, I don't need a cold wet right foot to add to the joy.
> >
> > Ideas?
> >
> > -Peter
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Peter Schulz
> > Chelmsford Ma, USA
> > http://www.naaclub.org/
> >
> > 1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
> > 1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
> > 1991 90Q 20v Q Red
> > 1991 90Q 20v Indigo
> > 1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient)
>
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