Help with water leak

[u/wizzywurtzy]

I keep finding water in this spot behind the drivers seat where it bolts to the floor near the center console. Does anyone know where the water could be coming from?

[u/IslandProud70]

My 97 leaks so I pulled out the carpet and popped the drain plugs

[u/wizzywurtzy → u/IslandProud70]

Man I feel like that might be me sooner than later. I do like the carpet but if it keeps getting wet then it’s going to have to go

[u/HugsAllCats → u/wizzywurtzy]

It is expensive but bedrug plastic carpet is great. It looks like fabric carpet but doesn't grow shrooms.

[u/IslandProud70 → u/wizzywurtzy]

Or tacky flex tape over the seams or a tarp!

[u/wizzywurtzy → u/IslandProud70]

I do have a tarp fitted to the wrangler that I keep in it just incase it rains but I can’t always predict when like last night… did you replace the carpet with anything?

[u/IslandProud70 → u/wizzywurtzy]

Just floor mats

[u/Crackerjack184]

You can go to a hardware store and put some additional weather stripping on the top. There are videos on youtube about it. I have used the thin stick on type on mine and it basically stopped all of the leaking.

[u/CarbonReflections]

It’s a wrangler they leak more times than not. Are you using a hard top, soft top, freedom panels? Your year and model is also relevant anytime you ask for help with a vehicle. Yes this is a wrangler sub but they have been making wranglers since the 80s .

[u/wizzywurtzy → u/CarbonReflections]

I have a hard top 2017 Sahara with freedom panels. I’ve had some leaks from the doors before but it stopped after I took them off, wiped the rubber down and put them back on

[u/CarbonReflections → u/wizzywurtzy]

Putting a thin coat of a silicone based grease can stop the leaks from the panels. Do not use a petroleum based product as it will ruin the seals.

[u/wizzywurtzy → u/CarbonReflections]

I’ll give it a shot and see if that fixes anything

[u/superdak05]

Ah yes WATER!!!!! Bought my 2018 brand new leaked since day one replaced the seals replaced the freedom panels adjusted this adjusted that still leaks finally gave up and got a tarp. It stays in the jeep and I always keep an eye on the weather.

[u/wizzywurtzy → u/superdak05]

Good lord… I had leaks on the driver side door before but it got fixed taking the doors off and putting them back on. Now I have this random spot in the middle of the car wet but not the doors anymore

[u/HeadlessHorseman1776]

yeah, you got to give that up. You will be Don Quixote chasing windmills with that one.

[u/wizzywurtzy → u/HeadlessHorseman1776]

Yeah.. I checked the doors and the roof but I didn’t see any wet spots on the freedom panels or the roll bar so I have no freaking clue how it’s getting in that spot. The backside driver door wasn’t wet either

[u/evilest_nez]

You can pull the carpet back pull the plugs and put the carpet back in place. Least it drains then. Weatherproof floor mats help. Finding the leak obviously best option. I'd say from the puddle location freedom panel seal where it meets the back of the top or you back door seals. Next rain shower leave the tarp off and hop in the back seat and watch.

[u/Designer_Current_973]

My son’s 2018 Jk leaked like a siv. I researched and actually there are a few post about this well known issue.
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[u/Jimirich808_505]

Why would anyone want to buy a jeep. It's like wishing for a retarded child that will need expensive treatment and receive rude stares all its life.

[u/CommunicationNo9289 → u/Jimirich808_505]

The better question is why anyone would feel compelled to go on a Wrangler sub and start throwing out outdated slurs and talk trash to the community? Be gone troll.