water under xantia rear seats

citrov6 · Post by **citrov6** » 27 Mar 2010, 18:12

Any idea where this is from? It seems to build up even when theres no rain

Martin Beevers · Post by **Martin Beevers** » 27 Mar 2010, 18:21

I had a similar problem, it turned out to be partially blocked drain holes in the hatch lid. Do you have water under your boot carpet?
Also worth checking where else you have water. It will cause havoc with your electrics.
Under the front seats there is a place where the front and rear carpets overlap. Stick your hand in there, if it's wet you may well have other leaks too.

I had a leaking scuttle panel that filled my Xantia up...

Fingers crossed, I'm water tight now.

vince · Post by **vince** » 28 Mar 2010, 09:35

If yours is a saloon, one common area for leakage which does then travel into the rear footwells is leaking taillamp seals.

Im speaking from experience and curing the problem.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » 28 Mar 2010, 09:47

Just the same on the estates. Crap design

but easy fix

citrov6 · Post by **citrov6** » 28 Mar 2010, 11:10

it sounds like thats what it might be then, i'll have a look at the seals. There isn't water anywhere else. Thanks chaps