Wet footwell

Well, the seats carpet and dash panels are all out ready for the makeover, but while removing the carpet I noticed it was a little damp. I hosed over the outside today to see if I could see if any water was coming in but all I could see was the wet patch (pic) not where it was coming in. Anyone know where the likely place is that the water is coming in?

Can't help Dave, but hope you sort it out mate .

Is it an aerotop mate?

Is it an aerotop mate?

I had a wet footwell once, after much searching turned out it was the windscreen, tracking along the roof liner, down the A pillar, round the dash and onto the carpet...

No mate tin top.

not the dreaded heater matris leaking is it ??

Thought i might have been able to help if it was mate.Hope you get it sorted!

Is it coolant? I seriously hope not...

I had a problem (during a typhoon) with water getting past the seal on the top of the door, the water got into the door itself and then onto the floor, new seal sorted the problem.

Occasionally when the aircon is on full I get condensation from the pipes dripping into the footwell.

Definately not coolant, thank god, did a matrix on a clio a while back took all weekend:). I did hose the windscreen and a pillar for a fair amount of time and it produced the amount in the piccy so not a massive amount coming in but I still want it dry. I wonder if it is coming through the yellow cone shaped grommet as I seem to remember Gap security cutting a huge hole in it for the alarmwiring. I'll check in the morning.

Anyone know where the likely place is that the water is coming in?

It usually comes in through a hole

Ah, thats good then

You could well be right about the yellow wiring grommet as run off water does go over that.

I had a problem (during a typhoon) with water getting past the seal on the top of the door, the water got into the door itself and then onto the floor, new seal sorted the problem.

 

Occasionally when the aircon is on full I get condensation from the pipes dripping into the footwell.

Definately from behind the dash somewhere mate, worst thing is I've jarred my neck so cannot get right under ther without a fair amount of pain. Oh well better get the other half under there:)

It usually comes in through a hole

Good point

just to check dip your finger and taste it ,if it disgustingly sweet its coolant, old school method but would eliminate coolant . also possible screen have you had a replacement screen somewhen or is it genuine ??

Changed coolant a little while ago with red forlife definately not that mate, this is nice and clear. The windscreen is original but is coming out soon when it goes to the bodyshop so hopefully will be put back in nicely sealed. Think I'll get someone small in the footwell with a torch tomorrow while I hose away outside.

my previous post came it late for some reason and made it look like i was doubting you lol my apologies

Cheers matey we'll have to catch up soon. Has she gone yet?

Yes mate, the new owner picked her up today, it was hard to watch her drive away knowing she wouldn't be back again . Be good to catch up buddy.

Has the air con got a drip tray like the rolls royce's? The drains get blocked and then it leaks all over the carpet. Nice clean water.