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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Live in Hope on 13 November 2012, 20:44

Title: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: Live in Hope on 13 November 2012, 20:44
Anyone had this problem and know where the water is getting in? car is not used much and is parked on a slight higher than rear if that makes a difference? all carpets in car feel dry.
Any help guys would be appreciated!
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: dom on 13 November 2012, 20:57
Does your rear washer work?
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: Live in Hope on 13 November 2012, 21:08
Does your rear washer work?

think so but will check tomorrow, is this a common thing to happen?
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: james18t on 13 November 2012, 22:22
I noticed a pool of water in the little compartment where you change your rear bulbs. Have a look in there because it may have overflowed into your spare wheel compartment. If it has there's a big round rubber bung at the bottom. If you push it out it'll fall out the bottom of the car behind the wheel and the water will drain out, then just push it back in.
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: GTi_James on 14 November 2012, 08:59
and it would be worth while clearing out your rear drainpipes, i cut the crimp out so theres more freedom for water to drain out
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: Live in Hope on 17 November 2012, 08:57
Does your rear washer work?

Rear washer defo works ok, will check drain pipes later today.
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: mar_k on 17 November 2012, 11:41
there is a vent behind the bumper, the rubber seal perishs over time which allows water to enter the boot. its worth taking a look at the vent seals
Title: Re: Water in spare wheel area???
Post by: Live in Hope on 18 November 2012, 13:41
Just checked spare wheel well and its nice and dry but i have not driven car this week but it is still misting up so checked foot wells all ok but under rear seat drivers side (2 door model) it very wet? where would water be coming from?