Damp carpet - front driver's side
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Damp carpet - front driver's side
I've noticed a dark area for some time in the carpet right next to the door sill. I thought it may have been an old stain from spilled coffee - but it's definately damp to the touch.
Any thoughts?
- I purchased the truck new - it now has 331,000 miles
- I occasionally add some refrigerant to keep the A/C cool
- The A/C does drip condensate on the ground
- Coolant level is fine
- No sunroof
- Original windshield
- No accidents
Andreas
Any thoughts?
- I purchased the truck new - it now has 331,000 miles
- I occasionally add some refrigerant to keep the A/C cool
- The A/C does drip condensate on the ground
- Coolant level is fine
- No sunroof
- Original windshield
- No accidents
Andreas
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If it is a Automatic it is either brake fluid or water coming in .
Losing any brake fluid??
leak in the windshield seal ??
Hole in the floor some place behind the left front wheel??
A really bad engine oil leak I am sure you would notice That is migrating into the cab
Losing any brake fluid??
leak in the windshield seal ??
Hole in the floor some place behind the left front wheel??
A really bad engine oil leak I am sure you would notice That is migrating into the cab
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I believe I may have solved the mystery. This morning I removed the sill cover and then folded the carpet back towards the shifter. After vacuuming a bit I noticed staining in the area of the footrest. This staining continued to the floorboard and along the side, where the carpet & padding was damp.
I took a closer look and was surprised to see a Y-shaped crack in the sheet metal of the foot rest. Shining a light on the crack made it very visible in the wheel well. My theory is that the foot rest fatigued & cracked (it flexes very easy) which then led to the fender well underseal cracking. Driving in the rain would keep that area hosed down with water. Furthermore, I tend to run the truck through a touchless car wash with chassis spray quite often...
I have made a cardboard template and will create a plate from 1/8" aluminum to cover the entire footrest and prevent further flexing.
Instead of trying to remove the entire carpet, I'll try to clean it in place and leave it folded up for a week or so.
Andreas
I took a closer look and was surprised to see a Y-shaped crack in the sheet metal of the foot rest. Shining a light on the crack made it very visible in the wheel well. My theory is that the foot rest fatigued & cracked (it flexes very easy) which then led to the fender well underseal cracking. Driving in the rain would keep that area hosed down with water. Furthermore, I tend to run the truck through a touchless car wash with chassis spray quite often...
I have made a cardboard template and will create a plate from 1/8" aluminum to cover the entire footrest and prevent further flexing.
Instead of trying to remove the entire carpet, I'll try to clean it in place and leave it folded up for a week or so.
Andreas
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I'll keep an eye on it and update this thread with my findings in a few weeks (or months).
Andreas
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Hole in wheel well going thru to drivers foot rest
I have this same exact prob with my 04 Toyo Tacoma Dbl Cab. Has 138,000 mi and I intend to get much more. Thanks for this awesome post as I intend to try a similar fix. THANK YOU!!
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The sheet metal of your footrest cracked as well?
For the record, my carpet & padding have remained dry, despite a few carwashes, and numerous drives in torrential downpours.
Andreas
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I'm not exactly sure of the extent at this time. This weekend I'll be pulling back the carpet to view the damage. All I know right now is that I can push my finger thru the hole in the wheel well and push the foot rest.
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