Water Ingress

stan laurel · Dec 22nd, 2015, 09:56

Hi everyone, I hope you are all full of festive joy.
A couple of days ago i discovered that the carpets in the front passenger area are sodden. i wonder if anyone has any ideas on where the water may be coming from. I noticed that the outside of the glove compartment was wet but not the inside,if this helps.
The car is a 2009 xc60 2.4e drive diesel 2wd and has about 50k on the clock.

Hope someone can help.
Regards Stan.

wimorrison · Dec 22nd, 2015, 10:09

several people have reported the windscreen leaking from the top seal

tem · Dec 22nd, 2015, 10:36

Do you have a sunroof?
If yes, you could have a blocked drain.

tem.

stan laurel · Dec 22nd, 2015, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by tem

Do you have a sunroof?
If yes, you could have a blocked drain.

tem.

Hi thank you for the reply, yes indeed the car has a sunroof. Where do i find the drain to see if this is the problem?
Thank You.

tem · Dec 22nd, 2015, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan laurel

Hi thank you for the reply, yes indeed the car has a sunroof. Where do i find the drain to see if this is the problem?
Thank You.

There should be two drains, one either side at the front of the sunroof?
I think they can be cleared by blowing some air down them.

tem.

tem · Dec 23rd, 2015, 19:42

Have you managed to find out how water is getting into the car?

tem.

Clan · Dec 23rd, 2015, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan laurel

Hi everyone, I hope you are all full of festive joy.
A couple of days ago i discovered that the carpets in the front passenger area are sodden. i wonder if anyone has any ideas on where the water may be coming from. I noticed that the outside of the glove compartment was wet but not the inside,if this helps.
The car is a 2009 xc60 2.4e drive diesel 2wd and has about 50k on the clock.

Hope someone can help.
Regards Stan.

Push the top of the windscreen outwards , have someone look from outside , any movement of the glass means it will have to come out to be re sealed

Model flyer · Dec 24th, 2015, 10:37

Hi If your windscreen is ok and you have a sunroof then check the drains . The glove box outer being wet is a clue to the drain being blocked as the water will have run down the inside of the roof lining and wind screen pillar cover. The front drains are easy to access and block quite easily due to the bend at the bottom of the windscreen where they enter the lower part of the "A" pillar. Retract the sun roof and look under the front wind deflector in the corners . You will see a hole in the upright section or the roof opening approx 6mm diameter. Get some curtain spring if you can find it these days and push down the hole gently twisting it to help it round the bends . Also make sure that there are no sharp bits on the end of the spring. If you cannot get any curtain wire then go to a model shop and buy some model aircraft control snakes . Use the INNER part.You need to get about a meter down the drain to clear it . When you think its down far enough remove and test drain with a syringe . water should drain from the bottom of the door sill just behind the front wheel . I had the same problem with my V70 last winter . If the rear drains are blocked then its a bit more of a problem but try the front first . Hope it helps . Just a tip to dry your carpets . Put a thick wad of newspaper under your removable mats . They soak up a Lot of water . Change every day and you should dry out the fixed carpet with no mold or smells .

51fleetline · Feb 8th, 2018, 10:52

I have read the thread with interest.
My 2009 XC60 is "sodden" in the rear foot wells, I have no sunroof.
Can anyone help?
Kind regards

Scootersp · Feb 8th, 2018, 15:43

Check up in the passenger side footwell, there is some foam on the bulkhead is this dry or damp/soaked too?

Do you park nose up at work/home?

It could be the classic windscreen bonding going.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ighlight=water

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Dec 22nd, 2015, 09:56	#1
stan laurel New Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2016 19:56 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middlesbrough	Water Ingress Hi everyone, I hope you are all full of festive joy. A couple of days ago i discovered that the carpets in the front passenger area are sodden. i wonder if anyone has any ideas on where the water may be coming from. I noticed that the outside of the glove compartment was wet but not the inside,if this helps. The car is a 2009 xc60 2.4e drive diesel 2wd and has about 50k on the clock. Hope someone can help. Regards Stan.

Dec 22nd, 2015, 10:09	#2
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Dec 22nd, 2015, 10:36	#3
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	Do you have a sunroof? If yes, you could have a blocked drain. tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

Dec 23rd, 2015, 19:42	#6
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	Have you managed to find out how water is getting into the car? tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

Dec 24th, 2015, 10:37	#8
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Hi If your windscreen is ok and you have a sunroof then check the drains . The glove box outer being wet is a clue to the drain being blocked as the water will have run down the inside of the roof lining and wind screen pillar cover. The front drains are easy to access and block quite easily due to the bend at the bottom of the windscreen where they enter the lower part of the "A" pillar. Retract the sun roof and look under the front wind deflector in the corners . You will see a hole in the upright section or the roof opening approx 6mm diameter. Get some curtain spring if you can find it these days and push down the hole gently twisting it to help it round the bends . Also make sure that there are no sharp bits on the end of the spring. If you cannot get any curtain wire then go to a model shop and buy some model aircraft control snakes . Use the INNER part.You need to get about a meter down the drain to clear it . When you think its down far enough remove and test drain with a syringe . water should drain from the bottom of the door sill just behind the front wheel . I had the same problem with my V70 last winter . If the rear drains are blocked then its a bit more of a problem but try the front first . Hope it helps . Just a tip to dry your carpets . Put a thick wad of newspaper under your removable mats . They soak up a Lot of water . Change every day and you should dry out the fixed carpet with no mold or smells . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos Last edited by Model flyer; Dec 24th, 2015 at 10:40.

Feb 8th, 2018, 10:52	#9
51fleetline New Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2018 11:00 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Huddersfield	2009 xc60 I have read the thread with interest. My 2009 XC60 is "sodden" in the rear foot wells, I have no sunroof. Can anyone help? Kind regards

Feb 8th, 2018, 15:43	#10
Scootersp Junior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2019 17:49 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Guildford	Check up in the passenger side footwell, there is some foam on the bulkhead is this dry or damp/soaked too? Do you park nose up at work/home? It could be the classic windscreen bonding going. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ighlight=water . . . Last edited by Scootersp; Feb 8th, 2018 at 15:47.

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