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'03 Forester passenger floor water

Decided the engine of our '03 Forester XS+ needed a quick rinse, so went to the car wash and used a high pressure hose to quickly rinse the engine bay. To my surprise, when I got in the car, the passenger floor mat (all season rubber) contained about a cup of water. I couldn't determine where the water came from.

With this car, I have the problem of freezing hands and noses when driving at highway speeds in the winter, and warm air entering the car when the auto climate should be blowing cold in the summer. I'm wondering if these two "problems" are related?

I am about a month away from the 7500 mile service, and will have the water problem addressed.

Thanks for any feedback.

James '03 Subaru Forester XS-P '01 Subaru Outback LLBean Santa Fe, New Mexico

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James
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might be a condescending question, but were all of your doors fully closed? also, you may have a leak in the plastic between the windscreen and the bonnet (hood).... I had this problem in my Leone sedan, L series wagon, and my first Forester...

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Andrew Morris

Also, it is not a good idea to get a high pressure hose anywhere near your engine compartment. The engine doesnt care if it is clean or dirty and all of your electrical connectors will thank you.

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Rob Munach

Thanks for all the responses.

Yes, the doors and windows were closed tightly. The water was concentrated on the floor mat, none on the carpet, door or seat. I couldn't feel any wet spots under the dash. I was alone in the car, didn't open the passenger door at all.

I know the engine doesn't care if it is dirty or not, but my service technicians appreciate a clean engine. It also sends a message that I care about my car!

I had a long conversation with my service manager today as the Forester's moonroof decided to auto retract to the fullest open position and refuse to close. I had to use the manual "tool" to close it, and in the process stripped and bent the tool! I will need a new tool in case this happens again. Service manager said there have been problems with moonroofs binding, especially in older Foresters. Didn't seem to think it was a big issue. Of course I'm apprehensive about the removal of the headliner, and the rattles it may create.

Heavy sigh.

James '03 Subaru Forester XS-P '01 Subaru Outback LLBean Santa Fe, New Mexico

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James

It also sends another message........

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Rob Munach

James,

sounds like the water did come in through the air intakes....

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Andrew Morris

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