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I had what looked like salt deposits on the carpet when I took delivery of the car (in August). I took delivery late in the day, I needed a car, figured it wasn't a big deal. I was putting in winter mats and noticed it was getting worse(salt like stain), front passenger side carpet was wet. I dried it off with towel, except for stain everything ok. Put in new mat. Checked the next day, carpet wet again. Took mat out. Now I just have a towel there. Car parked in garage. No rain, no other part of interior wet. Garage was not sweating, other cars are fine (no moisture inside). Hopefully I can drop it off at dealer next week. Check out pics. What do you think? I think carpet would have to be replaced due to stain.

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A little shampoo should get that out no problem. Does it have a smell. I wonder if the heater core is leaking. I had a truck that was leaking and it dripped all over the passenger floor board. It can be tough to find sometimes. Either way if its under warranty take it to the dealer and let them hunt it down. Very frustrating with a new car, that's for sure.

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Leaking heater core? Do you smell the sweet smell of coolant? Too cold for it to be off of the air conditioning.

I think you can check for coolant with a UV light, pretty sure the stuff they used in these cars will fluoresce just like the old green stuff.

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My son's spark has the same problem. seems to be something with the air conditioner. took to dealer, they don't seem to know why it's happening yet. they have another one on the lot so they ran it for a while and it has the same problem. they have to do more research. did you ever find out what the problem was when you took it back to the dealer? His carpet looks exactly like yours with the dried salt stains. Please let us know what you found out. thanks

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Guest flooded floor

Less than 24 hours after I purchased my Spark (it was pouring rain as I drove off the lot & all night long) I noticed a pool of water in the driver's side rear passenger seat. I immediately called them but the water specialist only comes once a week. After several "puddles" the dealership said water was leaking in through the rear tail light. They resealed the grommet. We shall see during the next rain shower.

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