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Title: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAUL1975 on 31 October 2011, 10:10:34
Wet carpet passenger rear?? The other side is dry, any ideas what could cause this??
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 October 2011, 10:15:29
Probably a blocked scuttle drain, have a look at the Maintenance guides to get info and how to address it.
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: noel on 31 October 2011, 13:03:27
i would try this first ??  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90582.0    :y
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: flyer 0712 on 31 October 2011, 19:09:00
i had the same problem last year  the rear carpet drivers side was water logged  with about 2 inches of water in it....the drivers front was wet...the problem turned out to be drivers side door seal all around where the dash board comes down to the sill was not properly clipped on...if that helps..
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: hotel21 on 31 October 2011, 19:14:56
Would bet its the scuttle drain and that the OP parks their car with nose uphill so the water drains into the rear pass side..... ;)
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: dbug on 31 October 2011, 19:17:38
As its a rear check sunroof (if fitted) drains  :y
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: robson on 31 October 2011, 21:24:02
If only the rear is wet the water cant be coming from the front or the front carpet would be wet unless the front carpet is not fitted tight to the floor panel
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAUL1975 on 08 November 2011, 15:14:32
Checked the front drivers side front footwell today and noticed a small pool of water under the mat, I thought I was only getting water in the rear but it now appears front also.
I'm sure the blocked scuttle drain is still the cause or could it be anything else?

I've got the car booked in at the garage on Thursday for a check on the Scuttle.

Cheers for the replies,

Paul
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: robson on 08 November 2011, 15:28:04
I had this and it was a leaking windscreen.Get a windscreen fitter to do a leak test mine bubbled very badly
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAUL1975 on 08 November 2011, 15:38:21
Thanks for the advice,
I will let the mechanic check the scuttle drain first and if that doesn't solve the problem then I will look into the windscreen.
Cheers
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: tunnie on 08 November 2011, 16:07:17
Thanks for the advice,
I will let the mechanic check the scuttle drain first and if that doesn't solve the problem then I will look into the windscreen.
Cheers

Its very, very, very easy!

Just lift up the rubber edging on the passenger side and lift the flap at the bottom of the scuttle. Look to see if its clear, stick a hose in there, see if it runs straight through!
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: dbug on 08 November 2011, 19:23:21
Poke a welding rod down the drain followed by water till it flows clear  :y
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: hotel21 on 08 November 2011, 19:43:59
Checked the front drivers side front footwell today and noticed a small pool of water under the mat, I thought I was only getting water in the rear but it now appears front also.
I'm sure the blocked scuttle drain is still the cause or could it be anything else?

I've got the car booked in at the garage on Thursday for a check on the Scuttle.


Cheers for the replies,

Paul

To see if there is water in there is easier than having a piddle in a gale.

Lift bonnet.

Move to passenger side bonnet hinge and see where the windscreen wiper cover meets the front wing.

There is a roughly brown envelope size shape impressed into said wiper cover.

Lift it from under the rubber seal.  it hinges on the windscreen side.

Look in the hole torch might be handy) and see if there is a collection of water, leaves and assorted crap in  there.

If there is, scoop it out and follow the guide for how to ensure it remains clear.

No need to spend monies getting a mechanic to do it.  This really is as simple as emptying an ashtray so, save your dosh.... :y
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAUL1975 on 08 November 2011, 20:41:02
Well said lol....

Will give it a go then, if I get stuck have a guess where it's going lol.

Cheers Guys,
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAULCDX on 24 November 2011, 20:40:33
I've had the scuttle drain looked at and it didn't appear to be very blocked or clogged up........ However I'm still getting soaking wet carpet on the passenger rear nearside.... All other footwells seem dry, just a big pool of water and very wet carpet on nearside rear???

Any more ideas guys, thanks for your help
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: fiend61 on 24 November 2011, 22:45:52
if you have a sunroof check the drains for that  :y
also under the car for any holes  ;)
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: robson on 25 November 2011, 21:22:50
Did you read my earlier post on windscreen leak
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAULCDX on 25 November 2011, 22:41:05
Yes mate, I'm gonna look into that side of things. Just confused as to why it's only the nearside rear footwell carpet that is getting wet??

Everytime I lift up the mat, the carpet is soaking wet.......... Can't see any leaks from the ceiling or any water on the doors, seats, or coming from near the sunroof....

Cheers for your help.
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: fiend61 on 25 November 2011, 23:09:26
if sunroof drains are blocked wont the water run down the centre pillars? (where seatbelts are)  sorry dont know the pillars name  :-[
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: albitz on 25 November 2011, 23:36:24
Rear door seal possibly ? :-\
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: robson on 26 November 2011, 10:56:08
I thought you said that the front carpet was wet as well On mine and I suspect yours the water was coming in through the  windscreen into the front well and then running to the back well get you screen seal  checked
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: PAULCDX on 26 November 2011, 12:58:01
At first it appeared to be front and rear nearside but just lately it only seems to be the nearside rear thats still getting wet??? Confused lol, cant seem to find where the water is coming in. The carpet is wet mainly by where the rubber mats fix down to the floor and in the centre of the floor if that makes sense?? :(
Title: Re: Wet carpet passenger Rear
Post by: robson on 26 November 2011, 14:47:43
There is a depression in the floor near the outer sill and the water runs down this from the front to the back therefore untill a lot of water is present the front carpet stays faily dry