eljefe1981 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I found water on the passenger side rubber mat twice. I noticed it coming from under the glove compartment close to the center console. I've yet to tear it down, I'm wondering if anyone have had this issue. If yes please let me know what I'm jumping into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Clogged drain tube for the A/C. You can see it from the bottom of the engine bay. Blow it out with some air. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FknBoss Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 If it happens when it rains sun roof drains. If it happens when ever you have ac on its the ac drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasa Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Clogged drain tube for the A/C. You can see it from the bottom of the engine bay. Blow it out with some air. Can confirm, beyond a shadow of a reasonable doubt, that that's your problem. Just hook a blow tip to a compressor and blow it out, alternatively a can of compressed "PC CLEANING" air will do the trick as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I believe it was with the AC on. Do you have a picture of the tube or placing? Do I have to lift the car? and thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Might be the drain tube. Have you had your windshield replaced recently? Could be the seal, too. There aren't that many places for water to get in. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Car will need to be up on ramps/jack/lift. The tube is on the passenger-side against the firewall. Can't miss it. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djphenominal Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I actually had better luck blowing it out from inside the car. I removed the Four rivets on the trim piece under the glove box and looked up by the left side of the passenger footwell. There it was, a black rubber hose wrapped around a plastic nipple attached to a plastic box. Pulled it down and blew it out and stopped my leaks in the car. Blowing up didn't resolve it for me the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks all for your advice. I will let you know when I do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I blew the tube from inside the cabin and that's what it was. It's all good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yep, that's a common issue on lots of cars. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks to all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 So I had a large puddle in the ps footwell twice. Had a subaru tech check the drain tube and he said it was clear. No sunroof. I saw water dripping from the blower area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 isn't the heater core near that area too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 So I had a large puddle in the ps footwell twice. Had a subaru tech check the drain tube and he said it was clear. No sunroof. I saw water dripping from the blower area. A white tissue to collect the dripping, check the color. No color - condensation.Color - leaking core.Oily - leaking AC evaporator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Im familiar with heater core leaks. Also no sweet smell. If this much coolant had drained out my engine would be toast. Going to run the ac the next couple days and try to track it down and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 So it's been two months after blowing out the tube and now the puddle is back. Substantial water. No rain yesterday or last night. Had the ac on a bit this morning. The mystery continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Probably AC drain tube again. It is also possible it may have a slight kink in it, collecting the minimal amount of debris that can work into it. I had the issue fixed under warranty; they blew out the line and changed routing slightly. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Unfortunately not something I can look into until I'm at the shop but that's wasorinally checked by the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 For me it was the AC drain tube. You can blow it out with a hand pump and a smaller hose to put inside the one of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Unfortunately not something I can look into until I'm at the shop but that's wasorinally checked by the dealer. I think someone found that a spyder was building a nest in there tube. Blow it out agian. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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