Wet carpets.

jonathan · 30-05-2008, 18:56

After all the rain we have had I just looked under the mats on the driver’s side to find they are very damp.
I no I have been in and out of the car with wet shoes is it possible that over a period of time that water has soaked though the mats and on to the carpets?
Or is there a leak?

Decron · 30-05-2008, 20:10

It's not something I have noticed with my Roomy but every other Vag car I have owned and many others have had issues with leaking door seals.

You might want to get the dealer to investigate or even try the old pressure washer test yourself.

jonathan · 30-05-2008, 20:34

That was going to be my next move. I take it that a hose would work ok as i dont have a preassure washer.

Decron · 30-05-2008, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan

That was going to be my next move. I take it that a hose would work ok as i dont have a preassure washer.

Of course, failing that go to Tescos and wash the car!

irfant · 31-05-2008, 09:29

Might be leaking door seals, I heard many problems in other Skoda forums...

So far, I've never experineced such a thing. Even the car has been washed with pressure washer every week since Nov 2006.

Brimarg · 31-05-2008, 15:52

Might be worth checking whether the drain from the frontwindscreen is blocked by leaves etc. This is/was a problem with Fabia.

GlacierNR · 31-05-2008, 17:18

Do a bit of a search on the Roomy forum, there were a few others who said that the seal leaked near the top of the front door frame.

jonathan · 31-05-2008, 20:22

Thanks everybody.
The doors have been open all day but the carpets are still very wet if you push down on the carpets your hand gets soaked.
I was hoping to get them dry today so I could start some investigation work but not so.
I am very tempted to take it to the dealers I have only had the car since April.
Do these problems ever get resolved properly?

GlacierNR · 02-06-2008, 02:09

I think you should take it to the dealers. It would have to rain buckets inside the car for the mats to be that damp as there is a good inch of underlay and sound deadening under the carpet itself.

jonathan · 02-06-2008, 13:20

Got it booked into the dealers for Wednesday this week.

jonathan · 06-06-2008, 22:35

The car has been at the dealers since Wednesday, they phoned on Thursday afternoon to say that the water is coming in though the bulk head some where they have not yet found the spot.
Going to pick up a courtesy car on Saturday morning.
At least it is progressing in the right direction.

jonathan · 12-06-2008, 11:07

Just picked up my car from the dealers. They say that the problem is sorted. The water was coming in though the bulk head. Something to do with an area where the cables go though the bulk head. there was not enough sealent on it so after a period of time the water was coming though. It is pouring with rain here at the moment so i will soon see if it has been sorted.
The gave my car a full valet which was nice. This is the first time Skoda have come across this problem. I will let you know what happens in the next couple of weeks.

GlacierNR · 13-06-2008, 18:39

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear its all good.

Lummox · 13-06-2008, 19:42

Just a note to the 'testers'

Do not use a pressure washer to chack for water leaks. Its kind of an unfair test as rain dont come down that hard and it can push water past seals that would normally hold up under rain and give a flase indication of where the leak is coming from. Normal garden hose with a rose attatchment is more than enough.

30-05-2008, 18:56	#1
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 208 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Wet carpets. After all the rain we have had I just looked under the mats on the driver’s side to find they are very damp. I no I have been in and out of the car with wet shoes is it possible that over a period of time that water has soaked though the mats and on to the carpets? Or is there a leak?

30-05-2008, 20:10	#2
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,374 Thanks: 58 Thanked 222 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. It's not something I have noticed with my Roomy but every other Vag car I have owned and many others have had issues with leaking door seals. You might want to get the dealer to investigate or even try the old pressure washer test yourself.

30-05-2008, 20:34	#3
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 208 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. That was going to be my next move. I take it that a hose would work ok as i dont have a preassure washer.

31-05-2008, 09:29	#5
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 402 Thanks: 98 Thanked 50 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Might be leaking door seals, I heard many problems in other Skoda forums... So far, I've never experineced such a thing. Even the car has been washed with pressure washer every week since Nov 2006. __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

31-05-2008, 15:52	#6
Brimarg Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Wet carpets. Might be worth checking whether the drain from the frontwindscreen is blocked by leaves etc. This is/was a problem with Fabia.

31-05-2008, 17:18	#7
GlacierNR Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Do a bit of a search on the Roomy forum, there were a few others who said that the seal leaked near the top of the front door frame.

31-05-2008, 20:22	#8
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 208 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Thanks everybody. The doors have been open all day but the carpets are still very wet if you push down on the carpets your hand gets soaked. I was hoping to get them dry today so I could start some investigation work but not so. I am very tempted to take it to the dealers I have only had the car since April. Do these problems ever get resolved properly?

02-06-2008, 02:09	#9
GlacierNR Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. I think you should take it to the dealers. It would have to rain buckets inside the car for the mats to be that damp as there is a good inch of underlay and sound deadening under the carpet itself.

02-06-2008, 13:20	#10
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 208 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Got it booked into the dealers for Wednesday this week.

06-06-2008, 22:35	#11
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 208 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. The car has been at the dealers since Wednesday, they phoned on Thursday afternoon to say that the water is coming in though the bulk head some where they have not yet found the spot. Going to pick up a courtesy car on Saturday morning. At least it is progressing in the right direction.

12-06-2008, 11:07	#12
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 208 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Just picked up my car from the dealers. They say that the problem is sorted. The water was coming in though the bulk head. Something to do with an area where the cables go though the bulk head. there was not enough sealent on it so after a period of time the water was coming though. It is pouring with rain here at the moment so i will soon see if it has been sorted. The gave my car a full valet which was nice. This is the first time Skoda have come across this problem. I will let you know what happens in the next couple of weeks.

13-06-2008, 18:39	#13
GlacierNR Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Thanks for the update. Glad to hear its all good.

13-06-2008, 19:42	#14
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,805 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Wet carpets. Just a note to the 'testers' Do not use a pressure washer to chack for water leaks. Its kind of an unfair test as rain dont come down that hard and it can push water past seals that would normally hold up under rain and give a flase indication of where the leak is coming from. Normal garden hose with a rose attatchment is more than enough. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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