Update: It rained last night, and I pulled open the trunk compartment where the spare tire is kept. I found a bit of water down there. Not very much. I also found a very small amount of dampness on the rear passenger seats. Any ideas about the source and what I can do about it?


*Moved to Correct Forum by Administrator

Sticky Where to Post Your Question

______________________________

 

I know absolutely zero about the xA... but I'll take a stab at this. Is this car new to you? Do you know the history?
My first thoughts if new to you would be check for signs of water/flood, pull floor carpets and trunk carpets back and take a peak. Look for the obvious signs of moisture, damp mold. I don't know if this car has a cabin air filter? If yes change it and inspect/smell the old one, it could be that simple if your car has one.
Another simple thought...if the car is new to you and the seller had it detailed including shampooing the carpets and seats without properly drying out, it can prove horrible stinky. Also possibly A/C or cooling components, heater core etc. That may be located in or near your fire wall leaking into the cab behind the front carpets?

Again, I know nothing about this model just some things I would explore if it were me.
Best of luck locating it.

______

 

Don't know too much about the xA's but any chance it has a sunroof?

 

I had the foam around one of my taillights go bad, and it was letting water into the spare tire area. I park on an incline, so it wasn't really obvious until I got on flat ground, then the water spilled into the back footwells. The first thing I did thinking it was from a window seal, was to drill a couple of 1/8th inch holes down at the bottom to let the water out of the spare tire area, but then I bought some new foam, cut and trimmed it like the old stuff, and replaced it. It seems to be fine now.

 

You could go to home depot and pick up a product called "Damp Rid"

its a tub with activated charcoal that draws the moisture out of the air. its used in basements to dry them out.

 

Not sure if this is still a thing. I am dealing with a possible leak where water was getting in my spare tire area and made my car smell bad.
Amazon has a nice fabric spray (new car scent) and as Big Jim posted, Damp Rid.
It's a bag you hang in your car that gets rid of humidity etc.. Good luck. Check your tails lights as I believe that is my issue on my 06 Scion.

The seal around the inside of the lights may be worn down and have holes where water can get through.

_____