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Weird!

My 2002 Civic EX just started leaking car wash soap after taking it to a car wash. I noticed the color soap under the glove box, coming down slowly onto the passenger side carpet. The car has 80000km's on it, I think whatever it is should be covered by warranty. Does anyone else have this problem?? Do you think it might have something to do with the cold? ( It was -10 yesterday ), and then the hot water coming in maybe caused some damage somewhere? I hope this is fixable! I don't want rust to start forming anywhere near the firewall! i had an 85 accord that literally cracked in half at the firewall due to rust!

Any help would be GRRREAT! Thanks!

 
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Don't have that problem, but then again, I've never washed my car when it was freezing out. In my opinion, that's just asking for trouble.

The hot water gets into the nooks and crannies that you can't dry off, then freezes (expanding while doing so).

 
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do u have anything drilled thru the firewall? like a power wire or anything? a lotta car washes have underbody spray, and something could have leaked inside while going thru

 
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Hey these are civics we own! not P.O.S's, hand wash it! ARE YOU CRAZY! I have a 2004 Civic Ex and when I HAND wash mine I never have a leak.... You should hand wash yours less scratches.. I cant believe you!

 
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Civics are POS's...they are almost the lowest class of new car avilable. As soon as I can get rid of mine I will.

You probably have a grommet popped out of the firewall...peel back your carpet under the dash and take a look. You could also have a leak coming in via the floor HVAC vents if you got condensation in there from the A/C or humid/damp weather.

 
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Woah man...7 posts and you're already being a jerk....CALM.....

A lot of people don't have the time for a hand wash...so they make a quick run out to the car wash. As for the leak, I'd say yeah, probably firewall issue......although if it's the soap leaking down, it's probably not from an underbody spray...IMO, it's probably coming through the wiper cowl....just outta curiosity, since I don't own a civic, I'm not sure, but you guys have an open-air vent, right? Not sure if they even still bother with them...but if so, was the vent open? Could've leaked down through there....

 
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it would suck but could it be that you have a hole rusted through?

 
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Guess you didnt realize that I was being sarcastic, anyways post counting your real mature lol

 
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the sun roof has a drain tube that runs down the inside of the car and out through the side just befor each door and under the dash. the tube could have popped out or the side wall and is now draining in to your car. It should be a clear tube. if you look under your dash you will see it.

 
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AC has a drain line too. I would check that for clogs.

 
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Wow....punctuation owns your ***....and yeah, last I checked, sarcasm didn't show through text....but I guess your IQ has to reach 30 before that realization hits.

Do the world a favor, go end yourself.


Edit...Just a thought, but you DO know that the putting a title on replies is optional, right? And if you are going to put a title on EVERYTHING, do yourself a favor, expand your vocabulary beyond "Wadup." Who knows, you MIGHT be able to fake intelligence by learning more than 15 words.

 
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My parents' TL had this problem and they said it was a bad windshield seal. We had just gotten the windshield replaced and it began to leak under the glovebox. Might not be it, but sounds similar.

 
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^^^^^wadup


I cant get over that. 2x in a row. roflmao.

n00b got own3d

 
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yes i have an 03 and it leaked on the trunk and on the passanger side after it rained and / or washed it i took it to honda they had the car for like 3 days they changed some stuff and after that no problem

 
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I haven't had this leaking problem, as far as I know, but does your assesment of the Civic extend to all Honda's? The reason I ask, is that I am thinking of getting an Accord. I bought the Civic thinking it was the top small car out there, but I too think it has mediocrity built into it (with some strong points, but I don't have enough miles on it yet to be sure). If the mediocrity of the Civic is systemic, then it would logically follow that the Accord is flawed as well. Should we stay away from Hondas altogether, and go to a larger Japanese manufacturer that shall remain nameless?

 
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The accord is a good car, but the Camry is built better.

 
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well...are you using the drive thru wash? if so, thats a mistake in itself. but if your washing it pressure wash style then just make sure that your not squirting it into the cracks of your car. its also not good to wash your car when its -10 degrees outside (where the hell do you live by the way) especially when you apply hot water to it. that might make some objects crack. i know class is prone to that.

i love the noob-syndrome