Water Leak

[Galaxy23]

I gave my Galaxy its annual hoovering today only to find the carpet in the front passenger footwell soaking wet.Well not of all it is wet.It seems that the part of the carpet near the door is the worst.

I have read on this site about unblocking scuttle drains and something to do with the pipe connecting to the rear washer jet as a possible cause.

 

I took out the scuttle drain and noticed a few leaves in the right hand corner of the engine bay ,but this is a very difficult area to get to and I don't know if the leaves were the causeof this leak.

Anyway this morning I filled the washer fluid reservoir and gave the front and rear wiper jets a good blast as the windows were dirty.I don't know if the water has come into the footwell from a leaking washer jet pipe.

 

Please can somebody tell me how to do the following and I apologise for my ignorance:

 

1. How do I check the washer jet pipe and where do I find it.Exactly what do I need to take apart to find the pipe.Has anyone any picture guides if this is complicated.

 

2.Exactly where is the vent in the engine which occasionally blocks up with leaves,etc and how is it unblocked ??

 

 

Could there be any other reasons for this water ingress ???

 

 

Many thanks,

 

 

Paul.

[soptom]

The scuttle drain being blocked will cause what you are experiencing, take out the scuttle panel (3 bolts), then you can stick a coat hanger down the drain holes, pour water in these and it should come out of the wheel arches behind the wheel.

The washer hose runs along the passenger door, take off the plastic trim along the bottom of the door frame and you should see it, there is a joint that sometimes separates and this could be your problem too.

As for anything else, can't really think.