Leaky vents?
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Leaky vents?
I pulled up the seat and carpet looking for the airbag sensor to fix my airbag issue only to find the insulation soaked.
Do our cars have a leaking problem with the vent if it is left open in the rain while sitting? I have this problem in my 88 Cutlass.
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Do our cars have a leaking problem with the vent if it is left open in the rain while sitting? I have this problem in my 88 Cutlass.
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It'* either your sunroof drains (if you have one) or your door seals.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=75254
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=75254
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Originally Posted by Archon
The "best" way to dry out the carpeting and backing is to pull it out of the car, and let it air dry.
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Other than that, it will be a hit & miss propostion - trying different things that may help. Could try getting up as much water as possible with a shop vac, or attachment from a carpet cleaner. Raise the carpeting as much as possible to get to the wet pad, and then circulate the air with a fan, or hair dryer.
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Okay, I pulled the carper padding and insulation out. The front insulation is soaked... And the rear padding looks moldy. Is it worth drying out or should I just replace it with aftermarket?
The carpet appears to be okay. Aren't there supposed to be floor drains? Mine have blocking plates over them:
The carpet appears to be okay. Aren't there supposed to be floor drains? Mine have blocking plates over them:
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