Drivers footwell soaked in water?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:17 pm

Can anyone suggest why the drivers footwell on my Type S is seeping in water. All of that deadening i put in is saturated in water.
The firwall appears dry but its mainly around the foot area, but the whole area is soaked.
I dont drive it much so i can only assume its leaking whilst standing.

Any suggestions?

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:21 pm

you know that 3k sound system you put in it, is the wiring all sealed up nice and tight where it enters the body?

Post by **4thgenphil** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:31 pm

well its not sunroof related!

throught the blower inlet or windscreen seal

there the only 2 places i can think of, unless its tracking back from the rear, which i highly doubt!

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:31 pm

The only entrance is where the 0AWg goes through the firewall but thats been installed for 2 years now.

However i have had the bottom of the door cards off for a while but the passenger footwell is fine.

I cant work it out. I even checked the washer jets etc.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:18 pm

take the pillar covers off and check if the screen is leaking

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:25 pm

A pillars were off as the pillers were getting flocked.
Iv checked the sides around the fuse box etc and its all dry.

Im going to remove it all this week and go all inspecther gadget on it.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:36 pm

Check under the scuttle panel cover for anything untoward too.

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:40 pm

Have you checked that the cowl cover is clear of leaves etc?
I know a lot of modern cars develop a leak in this area, in some cases (Renault..) it conveniently soaks the electrics/ecu....

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:15 pm

Incontinence is a problem with 5th gen drivers I believe

Post by **Donald** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:18 pm

paul bristol uk wrote:Incontinence is a problem with 5th gen drivers I believe

LOL

Ratty's been sitting in his footwell