wet passenger footwell

MONKSY · 16-05-2006, 21:41

i've got an Octy vrs thats started to let rain into the front passenger footwell, can't see where it's coming from and only the floor is wet, underneath the mat. Not wet in the back either, any ideas what might be causing it?

Lummox · 16-05-2006, 21:45

Pollen filter hosing id say, id take a look there first.

fordfan · 17-05-2006, 07:03

Then maybe check the air conditioning drain.

Lummox · 17-05-2006, 07:12

Both sensible sugestions

MC Bodge · 17-05-2006, 10:27

I had similar. I cleaned out a lot of leaf mould and other debris from underneath the scuttle panel and made a drip-shield from an old CD case cover that catches any water dripping onto the pollen filter (it was absoluted soaking) and deflects it down the drainagae channel. I've not hada ny trouble since.

humsk · 17-05-2006, 12:37

Another one to check is the front passenger door - on both my old Octy I and currenty Octy II, water leaks in between the door frame and door card at the bottom front edge. Strange thing is the water only gets in when its raining in a particular direction. I'm assuming it is goes down between the glass and rubber seal as the door seals are dry.

Terry G · 17-05-2006, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by humsk

Another one to check is the front passenger door - on both my old Octy I and currenty Octy II, water leaks in between the door frame and door card at the bottom front edge. Strange thing is the water only gets in when its raining in a particular direction. I'm assuming it is goes down between the glass and rubber seal as the door seals are dry.

Yep, I had the same problem... I found that parking at a certain angle sorted it.
So my suggestion would be if the water isn't coming in through an air con/ pollen filter fault then jack up your passenger side when you park!!

16-05-2006, 21:41	#1
MONKSY Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: OLDHAM Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wet passenger footwell i've got an Octy vrs thats started to let rain into the front passenger footwell, can't see where it's coming from and only the floor is wet, underneath the mat. Not wet in the back either, any ideas what might be causing it?

16-05-2006, 21:45	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: wet passenger footwell Pollen filter hosing id say, id take a look there first. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

17-05-2006, 07:03	#3
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,886 Thanks: 28 Thanked 216 Times in 188 Posts	Re: wet passenger footwell Then maybe check the air conditioning drain.

17-05-2006, 07:12	#4
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: wet passenger footwell Both sensible sugestions __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

17-05-2006, 10:27	#5
MC Bodge Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North West England Posts: 899 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: wet passenger footwell I had similar. I cleaned out a lot of leaf mould and other debris from underneath the scuttle panel and made a drip-shield from an old CD case cover that catches any water dripping onto the pollen filter (it was absoluted soaking) and deflects it down the drainagae channel. I've not hada ny trouble since. __________________ Mk1 Octavia vRS. The thinking man's Hot Hatch. PS. Give Cyclists Room! We're quite vulnerable. If I can slap your window, you're too close

17-05-2006, 12:37	#6
humsk Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: south staffs Posts: 293 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: wet passenger footwell Another one to check is the front passenger door - on both my old Octy I and currenty Octy II, water leaks in between the door frame and door card at the bottom front edge. Strange thing is the water only gets in when its raining in a particular direction. I'm assuming it is goes down between the glass and rubber seal as the door seals are dry. __________________ BFN, Andrew ___________________________________________ Octy II - 4X4 TDI (leather, cruise & 16" alloys)

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