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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: 09GTI on 24 July 2016, 16:39

Title: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: 09GTI on 24 July 2016, 16:39
Just wondering if anyone has experienced this ?
The carpet is soaking with no obvious sign of where it's coming in
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2016, 16:51
Perhaps either the door or window had been left slightly open - I'd dry it off then jet wash to see if it gets wet again.
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: AndyG on 24 July 2016, 17:26
A chap I know at work has a 64 plate 4 door golf SE and was recently asking me if mine had any problems regarding water ingress as you described.I hadn't but when I next saw him he said the car had been in under warranty and the water was coming in through rear door speaker?He reckoned the dealer said this was quite common and they sorted for him under warranty.
It seems a bit far fetched but I've no reason to doubt him.
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: TwoSheds on 24 July 2016, 17:37
Do you use a jet wash ?

Another possibility is the Aircon condensation drain hose has become disconnected and the water has seeped back to the rear footwell. Although you would probably notice wet in front carpet.

It was a problem with some early Mk7s which left the factory badly fitted.
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Pukeylukey on 24 July 2016, 18:20
I had water leaking in through my rear door speaker, fixed under warranty 👍
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: 09GTI on 24 July 2016, 20:27
Thanks for replies
No jet wash used - window and roof not left open , but carpet is soaking wet and its spread under seat towards drivers footwell
It seemed to get worse today after heavy rain while car was parked up
I'll take it to dealer as its under warranty
Damp musty smell from it - just started this week
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: p3asa on 24 July 2016, 20:37
I had a leak but the water was going into the boot.
It was coming in through the fuel flap filler and getting between the 2 skinned panel and making its way to the boot.
Its possible the route to the boot is blocked and the water is making its way the other way to the rear footwell.
My wet boot thread is here  (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277074.0)
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: boydeee on 26 July 2016, 12:58
How does the seal look at the bottom? Whenever I wash mine or if it's been raining hard, my rear door seal usually is full of water which could get inside with a bit more wear I think. My mate has a 3 door R and he always gets a buildup of water when he washes his and it pisses out when he opens the door! Hope you get it sorted chap
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Walts on 26 July 2016, 13:56
I get a similar build up but only ever on the passenger side......... once the heats on or the doors open it soon clears and haven't noticed any water inside yet?

(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: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Finglonga on 26 July 2016, 17:03
Sunroof rear drainage hose has come off or blocked is my guess.
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Walts on 26 July 2016, 18:40
Sunroof rear drainage hose has come off or blocked is my guess.

How could I check that please? Any ideas welcome  :huh:
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Finglonga on 29 July 2016, 10:18
Not sure on the Golf, but if you dry the carpet out and pour water into the car in that area you will tell if the carpet gets damp again. Or if under warranty just take it to the dealer as it is up to them to diagnose it. :wink:
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: corgi on 01 August 2016, 08:43
There could be any number of reasons... All of the above could be a cause but without the ability to investigate all the answers are educated guesses based on previous experiences.

Has the car had a new windscreen?

I'd be taking it to the dealers (under warranty or not) to have it investigated, long term this sort of water ingress is not a good thing...
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: dubber36 on 01 August 2016, 10:13
Often, water in the foot wells is down to the window regulator carrier panel seal. On all cars, water runs down the windows and some gets into the door, past the outer scraper seal. The water then drains out through drain holes in the bottom of the door and runs out over the cills to the outside. In the old days there was a plastic membrane that stopped water that was inside the door from coming into the car. These days the plastic has been replaced with a metal panel that has the window motors and other such stuff attached to. If this panels seal fails, water can seep out from behind it, run down the inside of the door and out from behind the door card, over the cill and onto the carpet.

A way to check if this is happening is to run a hosepipe down the outside of the window with the door open. Water should be seen running out through the bottom of the door, via the drain holes. If you can see any coming out from behind the door card, there's your problem.
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: Walts on 02 August 2016, 07:38
I get a similar build up but only ever on the passenger side......... once the heats on or the doors open it soon clears and haven't noticed any water inside yet?

(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)

Just for the record the pics I added are the only symptoms my car seems to have.

It's not wet inside the cabin, it's not wet inside the boot and on checking the sunroof drains with water they seem to run free?

Not sure if mines an issue or not and not sure what VW could do to try and trace the cause?
Title: Re: Wet rear foot well drivers side
Post by: 09GTI on 03 August 2016, 19:43
Took it to dealer last Thursday - they still have it - diagnosed a leak from the rear door speaker - they are seeking approval from VW to replace all the carpet !