Flooded Drivers Footwell

[hocky]

i managed to get another galaxy after weeks of searching.

As usual not all is as seems when you first inspect them, after the last couple of downpours the drivers footwell and under seat is full of water.

any idea's would be helpfull.

thanks

[chrispb123456]

i managed to get another galaxy after weeks of searching.

As usual not all is as seems when you first inspect them, after the last couple of downpours the drivers footwell and under seat is full of water.

any idea's would be helpfull.

thanks

Hi there quite a few posibilities, start with the easy one check the scuttle drains are clear thats the area under the windscreen where all leaves and dirt block the drain flaps and can send rainwater down through the heater, next if you have a sunroof the drain tubes can get blocked/split or even detached.

Aircon drain can become blocked if pollen filter is missing or damaged also is a service item that can get overlooked.

Heater matrix leaking with loss of coolant and steamed up windows and lastly bad fitting/leaking windscreen.

 

N/S footwell only can be due to rear screenwash pipe pulled apart there is a join in the pipe under the scuff trim this can be clicked back together and a small cable tie to secure. :lol:

[hocky]

i managed to get another galaxy after weeks of searching.

As usual not all is as seems when you first inspect them, after the last couple of downpours the drivers footwell and under seat is full of water.

any idea's would be helpfull.

thanks

Hi there quite a few posibilities, start with the easy one check the scuttle drains are clear thats the area under the windscreen where all leaves and dirt block the drain flaps and can send rainwater down through the heater, next if you have a sunroof the drain tubes can get blocked/split or even detached.

Aircon drain can become blocked if pollen filter is missing or damaged also is a service item that can get overlooked.

Heater matrix leaking with loss of coolant and steamed up windows and lastly bad fitting/leaking windscreen.

 

N/S footwell only can be due to rear screenwash pipe pulled apart there is a join in the pipe under the scuff trim this can be clicked back together and a small cable tie to secure. :)

 

thanks for the reply

no sunroof so that eliminates 1. where are the scuttle drains? are these right under the wiper mechanism at the the back where you cannot reach? also where is the aircon drain?

thanks

[chrispb123456]

Hi there quite a few posibilities, start with the easy one check the scuttle drains are clear thats the area under the windscreen where all leaves and dirt block the drain flaps and can send rainwater down through the heater, next if you have a sunroof the drain tubes can get blocked/split or even detached.

Aircon drain can become blocked if pollen filter is missing or damaged also is a service item that can get overlooked.

Heater matrix leaking with loss of coolant and steamed up windows and lastly bad fitting/leaking windscreen.

 

N/S footwell only can be due to rear screenwash pipe pulled apart there is a join in the pipe under the scuff trim this can be clicked back together and a small cable tie to secure. :)

 

thanks for the reply

no sunroof so that eliminates 1. where are the scuttle drains? are these right under the wiper mechanism at the the back where you cannot reach? also where is the aircon drain?

thanks

Hi again Lift the bonnet pull off the rubber strip that goes across the back under the plastic cowls dont loose the 2 short bits if there still there now there's 3 bolts 10mm spanner size one at each end and one in the middle that whole cover then pulls outwards, you may find it easier to remove the top cover over the engine and the air filter box it gives you more room this also gives you the opportunity to check condition of pollen filter. I use an air line to blow out all the leaves etc the drains are in the corners on each side test with hose or can you should see water coming out from wheel arch covers.

Air con outlet pipe behind engine from bulkhead (easier from under car) water would normally drip from here when aircon is being used

[Bigjeeze]

Another way of getting to the scuttles is to remove the plastic inner wing from the front wheel arch. About 8 torx type self tapper screws then it pulls out - Once out you can check the plastic flap valve thingy that is usually where the crap accumulates - also you can check the drainage from this angle as well.

[hocky]

thanks again for info.

scuttle drains appear clear,poured water down and it ran freely out of the bottom. is there any pipes under the drivers seat for anything? it seems that under there is more wet than the footwell.

[chrispb123456]

thanks again for info.

scuttle drains appear clear,poured water down and it ran freely out of the bottom. is there any pipes under the drivers seat for anything? it seems that under there is more wet than the footwell.

Hi dont know of anything on that side have you eliminated heater and windscreen, the boxes under the seats are the lowest point so will eventually find its way there, whats the condition of your door weatherstrips? some else had a problem with water running across door scuff trim

[hocky]

thanks again for info.

scuttle drains appear clear,poured water down and it ran freely out of the bottom. is there any pipes under the drivers seat for anything? it seems that under there is more wet than the footwell.

Hi dont know of anything on that side have you eliminated heater and windscreen, the boxes under the seats are the lowest point so will eventually find its way there, whats the condition of your door weatherstrips? some else had a problem with water running across door scuff trim

 

i thought the heater cause the carpet to be wet on the sides by the centre console but this is dry. it seems more wet towards the door.

the door seal and the weather strip seem ok, how can i check if screen is leaking?

thanks

[chrispb123456]

i thought the heater cause the carpet to be wet on the sides by the centre console but this is dry. it seems more wet towards the door.

the door seal and the weather strip seem ok, how can i check if screen is leaking?

thanks

Hi you can take the inside A pillar trim off these can funnel water down behind dash this may show evidence of water ingress from the top and sides, if you can get the carpet and underfelt back while you get someone to run a hose over the screen area and doors while your inside.

[hocky]

thanks mate for all your advice.

i have been out there all afternoon with a hose pipe and i could not see any water coming in from anywhere.

all the carpet was pulled back and the underlay was soaked through but the top of the underlay and around where the heater is was bone dry.

I have found some broken glass in the door,The only thing i can think is that the window was broke before i bought the car and the carpet got soaked and has not dried out yet.

I have got as much water out of the underlay as i can, i will just keep checking.

thanks Again.

best regards Hocky

[adyxx]

i managed to get another galaxy after weeks of searching.

As usual not all is as seems when you first inspect them, after the last couple of downpours the drivers footwell and under seat is full of water.

any idea's would be helpfull.

thanks

I had the same (2002 TDI Ghia) problem, solved it by sealing along the top (and down the side for 8") of the windscreen rubber. Don't know why it started I've owned the car from new and it has never had the windscreen touched. Hope this helps. Ady

[chrispb123456]

i managed to get another galaxy after weeks of searching.

As usual not all is as seems when you first inspect them, after the last couple of downpours the drivers footwell and under seat is full of water.

any idea's would be helpfull.

thanks

I had the same (2002 TDI Ghia) problem, solved it by sealing along the top (and down the side for 8") of the windscreen rubber. Don't know why it started I've owned the car from new and it has never had the windscreen touched. Hope this helps. Ady

Hi thanks for that, alot of windscreen replacement is blamed for screen leakage when its down to the original fitment.