Hi,
Woke up this morning after the downpour to discover a big pool of water in the passenger footwell. Does anyone know where i should start to look for this leak?
1999 xantia hdi estate
Meexi
footwell flood
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I not sure what drains your model has but a few things to check as on some cars.
1) If you have a sun roof that slides and tilts, then check that the drain holes and tubes are not blocked, found in the corners of the roof going down to the base of the car.
2) Again as mentioned some cars have a drain grommet or hose from the scuttle areas, check that they are not blocked with leaves etc.
1) If you have a sun roof that slides and tilts, then check that the drain holes and tubes are not blocked, found in the corners of the roof going down to the base of the car.
2) Again as mentioned some cars have a drain grommet or hose from the scuttle areas, check that they are not blocked with leaves etc.
Hi,
I have the same problem with my Xantia, but the water comes in through the door, presumably entering where the glass meets the (rather worn) rubber seal. It gets into the footwell from the bottom of the door, between the door and the seal. Check to see if you can see water weeping in at the top of the sill.
I dont have a fix for it though, just a mop
Regards,
Pete
I have the same problem with my Xantia, but the water comes in through the door, presumably entering where the glass meets the (rather worn) rubber seal. It gets into the footwell from the bottom of the door, between the door and the seal. Check to see if you can see water weeping in at the top of the sill.
I dont have a fix for it though, just a mop
Regards,
Pete
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i had exactly the same problem and was coming from around scuttle, the panel around the wipers its a plastic trim and the water was leaking underneath it, just sealed it with clear silicon no problems now, its a common problem if its had the windscreen replaced.
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The scuttle won't ever cause that much water in the footwell.Look for the obvious ... on the passenger side, underneath the scuttle there is a drain to get the water out. What often happens is that leaves and other stuff accumulates there!. I broke a part out of my scuttle so I could easy reach with my hand and get the leaves etc. out. Since then I never saw water again inside the car!
Cheers,
John
i had exactly the same problem and was coming from around scuttle, the panel around the wipers its a plastic trim and the water was leaking underneath it, just sealed it with clear silicon no problems now, its a common problem if its had the windscreen replaced.
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The scuttle won't ever cause that much water in the footwell.Look for the obvious ... on the passenger side, underneath the scuttle there is a drain to get the water out. What often happens is that leaves and other stuff accumulates there!. I broke a part out of my scuttle so I could easy reach with my hand and get the leaves etc. out. Since then I never saw water again inside the car!
Cheers,
John