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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Walts on 18 June 2016, 12:14

Title: Some advice required on a little water leak.........
Post by: Walts on 18 June 2016, 12:14

As per the title really,

A couple of weeks ago I cleaned the car and noticed that in both the front and rear passenger side windows was a little condensation/ water sat on the inside felt area.

I thought this could have been from my cleaning and so left it to see if it happens again.  Upon coming to check the car this morning, knowing we've had a good bit of rain one of the felt areas is again wet.

The cars not been used in the rain, it sat on the drive all day, no windows left open and would appear I have a water leak or similar?????

I've added a couple of pictures below to show what I mean.

Any help, suggestions or info from those that have had similar, I'd appreciate any guidance.

Walts

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsezxrw6kt.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsezxrw6kt.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpshzg6bait.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpshzg6bait.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: Some advice required on a little water leak.........
Post by: Talk-torque on 18 June 2016, 23:12

Can't say I've noticed anything similar on mine, but, if I'm looking at the right thing, it's very little moisture and nothing to worry about. I'd say it's just a bit of capillary action pulling water round the edge of the window from the outside.

Title: Re: Some advice required on a little water leak.........
Post by: GeoBog on 19 June 2016, 00:01

It happened to me two or three times. It clears out pretty quick. Mainly happens when I wash the car in a warm day.

Title: Re: Some advice required on a little water leak.........
Post by: Walts on 19 June 2016, 08:41

Thanks for the replies, it put my mind at ease a little.

Had the car a year and had a couple of issues recently so thought this could be the dreaded third in a row.
Luckily the others were the common bits, standard rear shocks and the loose boot trim, all sorted so fingers crossed.

Title: Re: Some advice required on a little water leak.........
Post by: Mrparkuk on 19 June 2016, 10:42

Warm moist air will allow a condensate to form if the surroundind temp falls sufficiently. Using a pressure washer or hose usually with a cold water feed will cause the effect you describe. This often happens to headlights/ rear light clusters. The misting soon disappears as the air warms up. We are only talking a few degrees. Try connecting the hose to the hot tap. Should avoid this problem. Not sure you can use a hot water feed on a pressure washer though.