Targa drain issues have been covered here many times, I did a tech on the passenger side one some time back, but as a good example of a drivers side one came up today I took some pics along the way.

 

So targa drain issue in general is due to disconnected pipes and the result is wet carpets on both sides but in addition on the drivers side damage can be caused to the fuse box and / or the connections.

 

So as per the Nissan style getting to the problem is the biggest part of the battle, removing the seat, knee pad, heater ducting and fuse box access panel is just the start.

 

 

 

So the targa pipe was tested by dripping water down the targa channel and it quickly showed itself in the foot well inner section and across the fuse box.

 

So the fuse box needs to be removed but before that you need to remove the accelerator pedal 2 x 10mm bolts (long) and tie it out of the way, now undo the bonnet release handle 2x 10mm bolts (short)

 

The fuse box is held in with three 10mm bolts but often there is only two actually fitted, before you do this however there are several connectors that need unplugging, now as the fuse box is undone and turned around there are two further connectors on the rear, now it should be able to be pulled free

 

 

With the fuse box removed the targa drain is visible, and clearly disconnected from the exit bung, this of course means any water that runs down the targa drain pipe ends up in the fuse box and the foot well carpet.

 

 

 

Here we can now see how the moisture has started to effect essential electrical connectors, leaving this any longer will mean odd electrical issues and maybe even breakdown.

 

 

 

Back to the fuse box and in need of a hairdryer session, the unit was drenched.

 

 

So now with the insulation pealed back we can see the drain bung and the pipe and how they not as they should be!!

 

 

Now with a few moves all is well again, the drain pipe was pulled down a few inches to ensure it stays connected.

 

 

So with the fuse box dryed out the connection cleaned and the box section dryed and sprayed with WD40 all was reassembled and tested.

 

 

 

The odd thing with these drain pipes is they are glued into the drain bung and its seems odd why they come off, I think the pipes are shrinking back and pulling then off, sadly not really easy to check on a whim.

 

Jeff TT

Edited February 2, 201114 yr by JeffTT

Nice one Jeff, you did it again. Good info

This is why I always bring my car to Zedworld!

 

Thanks Jeff for sorting my embarassing leaky problem! :detective:

 

Such a massive undertaking, for such a simple problem. Why on earth did Nissan think water and fuses were a good combination?

 

Great job.

This is why I always bring my car to Zedworld!

 

Thanks Jeff for sorting my embarassing leaky problem! :detective:

 

Such a massive undertaking, for such a simple problem. Why on earth did Nissan think water and fuses were a good combination?

 

Great job.

 

Mmm... if only we know what Nissan was thinking eh? can mail you the full pics if you want them.

 

Cheers

 

Jeff

i really need to do this on my passenger side one

i really need to do this on my passenger side one

 

Soooo.. much easier on that side, still an upside down,, neck twisting arm wrenching, ear squashing, finger breaking job though...other that not bad.

 

Jeff

Soooo.. much easier on that side, still an upside down,, neck twisting arm wrenching, ear squashing, finger breaking job though...other that not bad.

 

Jeff

 

:lol: so true, thought I'd broken a finger after I'd fixed mine.

When i brake, i hear a rush of water on my passenger side. Sounds like its inside the sill, i have the rear interior out, stuck my hand down as far as i can reach and feels dry. Carpet and floor is dry. Is it likely that its got into the sill somehow?

When i brake, i hear a rush of water on my passenger side. Sounds like its inside the sill, i have the rear interior out, stuck my hand down as far as i can reach and feels dry. Carpet and floor is dry. Is it likely that its got into the sill somehow?

 

Is it coming from the front or rear of the car? It should drain out of the sills but maybe one of your drain holes is blocked?

I dont notice it when i pull away, only when i brake, so from back to front. I will have a look to see if there are any bung holes bunged up lol

I dont notice it when i pull away, only when i brake, so from back to front. I will have a look to see if there are any bung holes bunged up lol

 

Sounds like you do. Bungedupbunghole is my new name. :lol:

:lol::lol: I wasnt far off:1eye:

:lol::lol: I wasnt far off:1eye:

 

yeah, I've got a feeling I'm going to regret typing that. lol :scared:

Jeff, just a quick question. When Vodkashots and me sorted out our passenger one, it appears the the exit part of the tube that goes through from the inside to the outside, drains into the inner wing???

Is this right or a) did we get it wrong or b) its supposed to be like this and has catered for it

 

Cheers

 

Rich

We are SO lucky to have someone like Jeff to explain stuff this clearly...

 

Kudos !!

Jeff, just a quick question. When Vodkashots and me sorted out our passenger one, it appears the the exit part of the tube that goes through from the inside to the outside, drains into the inner wing???

Is this right or a) did we get it wrong or b) its supposed to be like this and has catered for it

 

Cheers

 

Rich

 

Yes, thats right - it passes into the cavity between the inner and outer wing about mid way up, then its left to its own devices and the law of gravity to find its way out :ohmy:

Really useful! :thumbup: I'm now wondering if water is causing my random electrical problems, I have had wet carpets and coolant is always full, so not the matrix.

 

Where should the exit be for the pipes, if for example I squirted WD40 down the roof drain holes, where should I be looking for it coming out, door post area I guess?

Edited February 3, 201114 yr by MasterCookieman

Jeff, just a quick question. When Vodkashots and me sorted out our passenger one, it appears the the exit part of the tube that goes through from the inside to the outside, drains into the inner wing???

Is this right or a) did we get it wrong or b) its supposed to be like this and has catered for it

 

Cheers

 

Rich

 

As Leo said that is exactly right, there was originally a gap pressed into the lower wing lip and the inner sill to let the water out but 20 years later there is often many ways out for the water!!

 

 

 

Really useful! :thumbup: I'm now wondering if water is causing my random electrical problems, I have had wet carpets and coolant is always full, so not the matrix.

 

Where should the exit be for the pipes, if for example I squirted WD40 down the roof drain holes, where should I be look for it coming out, door post area I guess?

 

 

The random electrical problems could well be caused by moisture in the fusebox and / or wet electrical connections, the route the water is supposed to take is down the tube and out behind the front wing, the water comes out between the gap between the wing and sill area...not the best but seems to work.

 

Unfortunately even if the pipe is off like in the original thread some of the water still comes out by the wing so it can look like all is good when its not! removal of the fusebox is the only way to be sure

 

 

Jeff TT

Love these thread jeff. Keep up the good work.

 

Maybe we should have a jeff section with a ask jeff in it and all your write ups :)

Love these thread jeff. Keep up the good work.

 

Maybe we should have a jeff section with a ask jeff in it and all your write ups :)

 

sounds a bloody good idea that . a bit like ask jeeves .

Well i checked mine a few weeks back and the driverside outlet wasnt latting any water out, so today i remembered this thread.

 

And jeff as always was bang on the money and it had just poped out, Really easy job to do aswell and only takes 15min max to do.

 

I used a little sprung clip to keep mine in place so it never happens again.

 

Cheers Jeff!!!!!! :pint:

Nice write up Jeff.:yes:

It only took me 3 years to find my paracitic drain,:blushing:

Turned out to be a green connector as the one in your photo.

Never did find the cause, but now having read this I will be stripping the fuse box out over the coming winter. Top man.:bow:

Love these threads from you Jeff! Luckily this one doesn't apply to me......Slicktops FTW! lol