Car heaters circulate coolant through the dashboard area to heat the car and if the heater core springs a leak coolant can drip onto the floor.
Floor of car is soaked.
Hot coolant flows from the engine where heat is absorbed and taken to the car s heater core when you turn on the heater.
Car is not overheating and it seems like it s just water not antifreeze.
You should also check to see if your vehicle has drain plugs in the floor that you can open up to release any trapped water.
The floor of my car is completely soaked with water.
It s always better to use cloth rather than paper towels for this step because cloth towels are much more absorbent.
Wind the windows up an close the doors.
Bad heater core a similar problem could occur with the car s heater system.
Another possible cause of wet carpet especially in the front of the car when it hasn t been raining is a leak from the heater core.
As the evap is positioned behind the dash board it will cause the front carpets to become damp usually the passenger side foot well.
The sides are dry seats are dry just the floors are wet and it s on both sides of the car front and back.
What can i check.
The heater core is like a small radiator.
You will notice the wet areas when you.
How to find water leaks in a car.
The rubber evap drain on the engine side of the firewall blocks up with debris and causes the evap moisture to build up and overflow inside the car.
Causes of a wet passenger side floor mat 1.
Next use shop towels to soak up any water from carpets and seats.