Water on passengers side floor

Tiny
J M OKEL
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  • 2004 HONDA ACCORD
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I am getting condensation on the pass side of front windshield when I use the heater, the condensation is only on the OUTSIDE.
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Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 AT 6:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That's not condensation. That's called dew and that's what the wipers are for.
It's only a problem if it's happening on the INSIDE of the windshield.
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MINI17MUGS
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HI, Thanks for your time. My Accord is getting wet on the front and rear passenger floors. It appears to be after rain but, not sure. Took it to the dealer and they said it is something inside the tubular construction of the body and I need to take it too a body shop for that kinda work. Possibly plastic hoses? But, what would the hoses go to? Seems fishy, don't have any ideas. Could you tell me if Honda houses some hoses inside the tubular framing? And if it is even a possibility?/ Thanks
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Hi mini17mugs. Welcome to the forum. Do you have a sun roof? They have drain tubes for rain seepage that could be blocked or disconnected. You can verify that by running water over it from a garden hose for a while, then watching for water showing up inside the car.

It's also possible for the drain tube to be blocked for the air conditioning. Humidity condenses and drips into the drain pan in the dash, then runs onto the ground. Look for a 4" long rubber hose with a 90 degree bend hanging down from the passenger side of the firewall under the hood. Squeezing it will usually dislodge any debris, otherwise you can squeeze the wire ring that holds it on, and pull the hose off, then carefully poke a pencil into the tube to clear the blockage. It seems unlikely the AC drain would be the problem because due to the slope of the floor, water shouldn't be able to get to the rear. It is a common source of water leakage in the right front though.

Caradiodoc
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Tiny
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I have had this car one week. I noticed black stuff all inside the tailpipe and around the edge of the pipe on the outside. It has rained alot since I got the car and one day we had loads of rain. 6 inched in one day. Could this be from moisture or something to do with the rain. Or should I be concerned something is wrong with the car? I live in North Carolina, (if that matters)

Thank you.
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Hi there,

This may just be exhaust residue from lots of short trips, if the engine & exhaust dose not reach normal operation temp, 02 in the exhaust will condense and leave a mess like this around the exhaust, I would not be over concerned at this stage.

Mark (mhpautos)
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