Water at the spare wheel

kenzoo · Jan 11th, 2018, 21:11

Hej guys!

My car has foged inside alot of times,
Yesterday when I was going to fetch my Warning Triangle where the spare tyre lays I found water at the bottom.

I read about the AC drain being clogged, but this is not the same symptom as I dont have water in the footwells,, only in the trunk.

Anyone ?

Welton · Jan 12th, 2018, 11:56

V50 or S40?

The rear light clusters are favourite on most cars when this happens - check/clean the rubber gaskets, tighten properly against the bodywork etc.

Otherwise hide inside the boot with a torch and watch for drips whilst someone showers the car with a hose pipe.

GreenBrick · Jan 12th, 2018, 12:15

In addition to the lights, many cars leak around the boot vents, often have to take off the bumper to seal round them.

My Golf and my Mazda have both suffered from that.

First job is pop out a grommet in the spare wheel well to keep it from filling again (or drill holes in them).

kenzoo · Jan 19th, 2018, 20:15

Thanks for the reply guys!

Took my time today too wipe the water out , and ran the heater for a little while to dry things up.

The rubber grommet are patched in some way,, when i look underneath it look like someone has sealed the whole spare wheel area with some under car treatment (like tectyl)

will have a look att the rear lights

Jan 11th, 2018, 21:11	#1
kenzoo New Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tibro	Water at the spare wheel Hej guys! My car has foged inside alot of times, Yesterday when I was going to fetch my Warning Triangle where the spare tyre lays I found water at the bottom. I read about the AC drain being clogged, but this is not the same symptom as I dont have water in the footwells,, only in the trunk. Anyone ? Last edited by kenzoo; Jan 11th, 2018 at 21:15.

Jan 12th, 2018, 11:56	#2
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	V50 or S40? The rear light clusters are favourite on most cars when this happens - check/clean the rubber gaskets, tighten properly against the bodywork etc. Otherwise hide inside the boot with a torch and watch for drips whilst someone showers the car with a hose pipe. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jan 12th, 2018, 12:15	#3
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	In addition to the lights, many cars leak around the boot vents, often have to take off the bumper to seal round them. My Golf and my Mazda have both suffered from that. First job is pop out a grommet in the spare wheel well to keep it from filling again (or drill holes in them). __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Jan 19th, 2018, 20:15	#4
kenzoo New Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tibro	Thanks for the reply guys! Took my time today too wipe the water out , and ran the heater for a little while to dry things up. The rubber grommet are patched in some way,, when i look underneath it look like someone has sealed the whole spare wheel area with some under car treatment (like tectyl) will have a look att the rear lights

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