Where is this water coming from?

[Aggrofish]

Hi all,

I know there are threads on MK4 leaks but wanted to post this up as I'm at a loss as to where the leaks are.

After heavy rainfall (quite common at the moment) the rear passenger side footwell is soaking wet.  If I park with the driver side next to the curb then the water pools in the corner by the centre console.  I have a sunroof but the drains were cleaned out not too long ago so I don't think this is where the problem is.

Also I have another leak in the drivers footwell.  When I got in the car yesterday I noticed a patch on the floor mat was wet.  However the area surrounding the patch was dry and it looked as though water could have been dripping down from underneath the steering column.  Is this possible?

I would love to hear from anyone who has had similar problems and how they can be fixed.

Cheers,
Ross

[Wazzzer]

Mine did the same recently, not sure where it came from so I just vaxed it all up. I don't have a sunroof which doesn't really  help tracing it

[beppe2672]

Check the drain holes in the bottom of the doors, it's probably leaking from the metal panel behind your door cards.

[Aggrofish]

Ok thanks for that.  When I remove my door cards how would I check for certain this is the issue?  Also how do you re-seal?  Can I just use standard sealant?

[Scott-R]

Pollen filter under your scuttle panel may not be sitting correctly allowing water through or if you have fitted a boost gauge make sure you sealed up the hole you pierced for the little pipe correctly.

[AD1.8T]

Maybe the bonnet pull cables letting in water best bet is to dry it up as best as possible and get someone outside with a hose whilst you search

[Aggrofish]

Thanks for the replies.  I think the best thing is to sit in the car while a mate hoses it!  Hopefully I find the leak that way.

[Wazzzer]

Will check the drain holes in my rear door tomorrow cheers

[Wazzzer]

Any luck mate? Mine is still pouring in

[mcgee9t2]

have you had your regulator panel off? check that its all sealed still. both of mine leaked, the first i didnt know you had to reseal i thought the rubber would provide a seal, the second i resealed with butyl tape but it came un sealed when a bit of water was in the door and freezed causing the panel to push away...