This video is a life saver! I would have never found the leak on my own. I put sealer in the crack and then used a hammer and punch to fold the gutter lip down all the way around kinda like a tea pitcher. No more leaks!
Thank you so much for great advice and video. For years I've been having problem with water leak on the driver side of my CRV 1998. Even mechanics couldn't find the leak. I found your video and spent 2 days working on my car but it was definitely worth it! Finally, no more leaks!!! Thanks again! Greetings from Croatia! :)
Thank you, for this step by step ! It really helped my sister and I were able to fix mine! We went to local fleamarket bought and old license plate and bent it into shape just under the hole ,then screwed in place! Helps divert rain,,! Used windshield wiper tool remover, then lots of water proof sealant !
this is what happens to my 97 crv... luckily I'm getting a newer vehicle soon but ugh I have to shop vac the water out every time it rains and I can't do all of this work but its nice to know I'm not the only one
Your fix was good! I'll add that I used a plastic sign so it couldn't wear through the cowl paint and cause rust. I also used 3M™ Windo-Weld™ Super Fast Urethane, 08609 in a caulking tube to glue the top edge of the plastic cowl cover down. I also bought new foam, and new clips from Amazon also. 1/4 Inch Wide X 1/8 Inch Thick High Density Closed Cell Foam Seal, Cowl Panel Push-Type Clips for Honda, Cowl Retainer Clip for Honda Acura 91515-SR3-000. ~$60 fix for a car we hope to drive another 5 years out and that sits outside all the time.
Basically there is a rubber seal at the top of the cowl that disappears with age.. The foam cowl weatherstripping is backup to the rubber weatherstrip. Without them, the rain runs down the windshield, under the cowl cover and right into the air intake for the HVAC, If it is a light rain, it drains out through the air conditioner condensate drain. Heavier rains flood the a/c unit and leaks out onto the floor. Also, the fan motor is not sealed to the air box under the dash. Any great quantity of rain comes out that area too. The sign idea keeps the rain out, so does rebuilding the cowl cover. Also I had a mouse nest in there. Huge pile of insulation from somewhere. Removed that, scrubbed out the cowl and reassembled. New cabin filter. Vacuumed the air box out. Checked the a/c drain. All the weird smells went away.
I was taking off the fender but it's stuck in two areas (bottom left and right). There seems to be a screw or something and a square piece that's keeping it from coming off. Any ideas?
I have the same issue as this, but mines leaks on my drivers side RHD, the car also lets loads of water in when I drive through a ford, is there any fix for that? As someone I know followed me through in a standard Subaru Forester and his didn't leak at all, and his car is a lot lower than mine.
I sealed everything. I cut the hole in the frame like you and flexsealed the area with 2 cans. I flexsealed literally everything under the cowl under the windshield. I siliconed all the trim on the roof and around the windshield. I bought new weather stripping for the doors. It’s still leaking somehow... Seeing that water was a sad sight 😑
I did find the fix. It was the damn seal around the antenna. Water would come from the top of the CRV, down the frame, and into the dash. I just got lucky finding the leak.
Would removing the front fender provide access to the damaged drain area? I removed the clow to clear our debris then filled the water basin with water and sure enough water flowed inside my driver side floor panel from behind the wiring harnesses. I don't see a way to seal the leak from inside the cabin behind all the wiring. I also noticed several of the metal wiring harness brackets were rusted. Did't expect that since the vehicle has only been in California. 1998 Honda CRV
+Paul Victor Great video - I completed the project yesterday (yes I removed the fender as this was not clear in the video. With the hole cut into the side I could see the water running back behind panel under the spout. I cleaned out all debris, spread Henry roofing cement over suspect areas, and lastly fabricated with sheet metal a channel to direct the water flow down so it would not accumulate under the spout and flow behind the panel.
I tried the window cowl fix without thoroughly investigating the issue - no good. After I moved wire harnesses out of the way under the dash, I found that there was a trail of residue from the top-left corner down to the floor and a gap in the sealant. When I dug out the gap with a screwdriver, water started to dribble out; I could stick a pick tool all the way through the seam. I plan on cleaning it up, letting it dry, then applying some Moistop sealant that I used to install a window in my house.
I resealed the gap a week ago with Moistop sealant, and we've had some steady rain recently. I'm happy to report that the floor of the CR-V is completely dry :-) Hopefully, it will stay that way.
Robin Myers No, I just removed the dash in my case. Maybe it's easier to get to that area by cutting a hole (dunno), but I didn't want to do that. I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot, and the interior is still dry after the fix.
Hey man I got the same issue on my 05crv. The drivers side floor is soaked, only during heavy rain though. It seams like it's coming from some harness under neath the dash but I'm not so sure because everything is wet on the drivers side only. To the point I felt a drip on my sneakers. Do you know where I could check?
Hello I have a honda crv 1998 and when it rains it fills the left and right part of the cab floor with water just like yours. Are all the fixes you did necessary to completely get rid of the problem? Do I need to cut a hole in my car to seal those gaps between the metal pieces you showed? Or can I just seal up the crack from inside the cab ? Thank you this video was awesome I am glad you love your CRV enough to fix the problem !!
I sealed mine from inside the cab using 3M seam sealer at the location shown in the video. I no longer have soaked floorboards and carpet after a heavy rain. I think the cowl issue on the passenger side would need to be addressed as well for a complete fix.
This video is a life saver! I would have never found the leak on my own. I put sealer in the crack and then used a hammer and punch to fold the gutter lip down all the way around kinda like a tea pitcher. No more leaks!
Thank you so much for great advice and video. For years I've been having problem with water leak on the driver side of my CRV 1998. Even mechanics couldn't find the leak. I found your video and spent 2 days working on my car but it was definitely worth it! Finally, no more leaks!!! Thanks again! Greetings from Croatia! :)
Glad I could help 😁
I also have a 1998 with the sunroof and presently it is my situration
Thank you, for this step by step ! It really helped my sister and I were able to fix mine! We went to local fleamarket bought and old license plate and bent it into shape just under the hole ,then screwed in place! Helps divert rain,,! Used windshield wiper tool remover, then lots of water proof sealant !
Also look at the roof where the trim strips are. The caulk up there can crack, release and lift and also cause leaks. Thanks for the video!
True
I wish I wouldn't have bought the 2001 year crv. Props to you for taking the time to fix yours. I can't wait to sell mine and get the next generation
this is what happens to my 97 crv... luckily I'm getting a newer vehicle soon but ugh I have to shop vac the water out every time it rains and I can't do all of this work but its nice to know I'm not the only one
Very helpful video..I know where to look for water leaks now.
Thank you for drilling out your wing to find that! I'll be arm-deep in there soon enough, with some sealant.
knock it out brother. post a video of the worl
Your fix was good! I'll add that I used a plastic sign so it couldn't wear through the cowl paint and cause rust. I also used 3M™ Windo-Weld™ Super Fast Urethane, 08609 in a caulking tube to glue the top edge of the plastic cowl cover down. I also bought new foam, and new clips from Amazon also. 1/4 Inch Wide X 1/8 Inch Thick High Density Closed Cell Foam Seal, Cowl Panel Push-Type Clips for Honda, Cowl Retainer Clip for Honda Acura 91515-SR3-000. ~$60 fix for a car we hope to drive another 5 years out and that sits outside all the time.
Basically there is a rubber seal at the top of the cowl that disappears with age.. The foam cowl weatherstripping is backup to the rubber weatherstrip. Without them, the rain runs down the windshield, under the cowl cover and right into the air intake for the HVAC, If it is a light rain, it drains out through the air conditioner condensate drain. Heavier rains flood the a/c unit and leaks out onto the floor. Also, the fan motor is not sealed to the air box under the dash. Any great quantity of rain comes out that area too. The sign idea keeps the rain out, so does rebuilding the cowl cover. Also I had a mouse nest in there. Huge pile of insulation from somewhere. Removed that, scrubbed out the cowl and reassembled. New cabin filter. Vacuumed the air box out. Checked the a/c drain. All the weird smells went away.
Hey this is really good advice and clear instructions, thank you!
love the vid!
Were not going to talk about that hole you cut🤣🤣
What hole? 🤣😂
The fender was removed so the hole isn’t visible when reinstalled
Where or what type of metal panels did you put down?
Thanks guys, there's hope for the old buggy yet! ('97 CRV)
Ellen Falconer let me know if you need any futher direction
I was taking off the fender but it's stuck in two areas (bottom left and right). There seems to be a screw or something and a square piece that's keeping it from coming off. Any ideas?
I have the same issue as this, but mines leaks on my drivers side RHD, the car also lets loads of water in when I drive through a ford, is there any fix for that? As someone I know followed me through in a standard Subaru Forester and his didn't leak at all, and his car is a lot lower than mine.
Chopped mine up today as well. Used a full can of Flexseal on everything I could get it into. Hopefully it works.
Michael Howell my best wishes brother
I sealed everything. I cut the hole in the frame like you and flexsealed the area with 2 cans. I flexsealed literally everything under the cowl under the windshield. I siliconed all the trim on the roof and around the windshield. I bought new weather stripping for the doors.
It’s still leaking somehow... Seeing that water was a sad sight 😑
@@michaelhowell8990 did you find a fix?
I did find the fix. It was the damn seal around the antenna. Water would come from the top of the CRV, down the frame, and into the dash. I just got lucky finding the leak.
@@michaelhowell8990 that's great you found it but dam hopefully after all that other work you did your car should be submarine tight by now.
Would removing the front fender provide access to the damaged drain area? I removed the clow to clear our debris then filled the water basin with water and sure enough water flowed inside my driver side floor panel from behind the wiring harnesses. I don't see a way to seal the leak from inside the cabin behind all the wiring.
I also noticed several of the metal wiring harness brackets were rusted. Did't expect that since the vehicle has only been in California.
1998 Honda CRV
+Paul Victor Great video - I completed the project yesterday (yes I removed the fender as this was not clear in the video. With the hole cut into the side I could see the water running back behind panel under the spout. I cleaned out all debris, spread Henry roofing cement over suspect areas, and lastly fabricated with sheet metal a channel to direct the water flow down so it would not accumulate under the spout and flow behind the panel.
+Paul Victor good stuff brother
I have the same problem but driver side what should i do?
I tried the window cowl fix without thoroughly investigating the issue - no good. After I moved wire harnesses out of the way under the dash, I found that there was a trail of residue from the top-left corner down to the floor and a gap in the sealant. When I dug out the gap with a screwdriver, water started to dribble out; I could stick a pick tool all the way through the seam. I plan on cleaning it up, letting it dry, then applying some Moistop sealant that I used to install a window in my house.
I resealed the gap a week ago with Moistop sealant, and we've had some steady rain recently. I'm happy to report that the floor of the CR-V is completely dry :-) Hopefully, it will stay that way.
So you did not need to cut a hole in the side of your crv to fix the issue ?
Robin Myers No, I just removed the dash in my case. Maybe it's easier to get to that area by cutting a hole (dunno), but I didn't want to do that. I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot, and the interior is still dry after the fix.
okay thank you that is so nice to hear!!
Damn and I really didn’t want to pull my dash but It is what it is. Beats cutting a hole I guess lol
Hey man I got the same issue on my 05crv. The drivers side floor is soaked, only during heavy rain though. It seams like it's coming from some harness under neath the dash but I'm not so sure because everything is wet on the drivers side only. To the point I felt a drip on my sneakers. Do you know where I could check?
Am having the same problem with my 1996 Honda integra.. believe mi I try everything and cant find it
Yoooo can u come to NYC and fix mine ? Lol
🤣😂
Hey i like your rim and tire can you give me size of it if you dont mind. Thanks
Can we access this spot without cutting the metal ?
No
question but after all this work did it free the issue at hand?
yes no more LEAK
yes no more LEAK
Hello I have a honda crv 1998 and when it rains it fills the left and right part of the cab floor with water just like yours. Are all the fixes you did necessary to completely get rid of the problem? Do I need to cut a hole in my car to seal those gaps between the metal pieces you showed? Or can I just seal up the crack from inside the cab ?
Thank you this video was awesome I am glad you love your CRV enough to fix the problem !!
I sealed mine from inside the cab using 3M seam sealer at the location shown in the video. I no longer have soaked floorboards and carpet after a heavy rain. I think the cowl issue on the passenger side would need to be addressed as well for a complete fix.
Where at in Kansas? I live in Olathe
why do u ask?
Just being friendly.
+studbolt88 yes in Kansas
Very bad design, these water leaks made me HATE HONDA, it's my first Honda and I hate it already