I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars is restricted. For some daft reason the carpet (and foam) is all one piece from door sill to door sill, so can't be removed without dismantling the centre console and whatever else sits on top of the tunnel. give your inside windscreen a real good clean with glass cleaner, and the side windows, i found this really helps.. If you notice leaking doors or windows, head to Wilsonville Chevrolet for a repair before any more water can get inside and damage your interior. I will keep an eye open for any further ideas and or suggestions. Put some cat litter in a tub and put it on the dash when you park overnight. This can allow water to get into the door panels and leak into the passenger footwell. Water is getting into the drivers side footwell and it seems to be coming from the area where the accelerator pedal is. Then pour iberal amounts of water on the roof area and watch with pleasure as it comes out behind the front wheels :-), Hi....I have a late 2002 320ci and this problem is driving me mad. The guy I bought it from had the windscreen replaced but I can't feel anything wet or see anything leaking either. All you need to do is park facing up a slope and pour some water into the channel where the sunroof splits and opens, bearing in mind the Yeti has a slightly curved roof so the slope will need to overcome this so the water doesn't run down into the front drain holes. Woud you like to tell , or share your rest of the problem, which u had. Put a hose on the windsreen somebody on the backseat see if they see any leaks water is getting in somewhere.just thinking. If these get disconnected, the water will find its way down the side of the rear seat, under the rear seat cushion and end up in the footwells. Hi. Driving in to work this morning after a night of heavy rain, I could hear a sloshing sound coming from the rear. The passenger-side exterior ventilation opening is prone to becoming clogged, allowing water to overflow into the cabin. http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/112666...or-water-leak/ The auto shop first told me the vapor barriers we ok, that it was caused by clogged sun roof drains. I did notice once that there was a puddle where the bonnet release handle is but no water since which is odd. ... Water Leak into Driver's Footwell. If anyone has any ideas, I would really appreciate your help. My heater two button was not working, after fixing that, I get water at rear of driver floor and driver as well. I have read I need to remove the windscreen wiper arms as there are another 2 drainage points underneath. I am no nearer to finding the problem but it is coming in from behind the pedals. If yes, then you may want to check the drains to the front and rear of the sunroof cartridge, as these can get blocked, or alternatively the drain tube can get loosened from the fitment. I can't figure it out. Ive put my hand in all the nooks and crannies to see if its wet and its all dry. Water Leaking Into Passenger Footwell Water Leaking Into Passenger Footwell. If the water is getting into the spare wheel well, get the rear bumper off and remove, clean and seal the rear air pressure vents. I have got the same problem. Its started to rain again and this time ive noticed the water is actually building up in the rear drivers side footwell. I can't get the windscreen wiper arm off. You can also lift your rear mats and remove the velcro disk (twist 90 degrees and lift), push down hard and if you hear any bubbling then it's time to get to work. In addition, unplugged the front panoramic sliding roof drains just behind the front wheels. They said they unclogged them but there was more water after a storm. I was interested to read about water by the bonet release handle, I do have some droplets resting on the handle area. Jump to Latest Follow ... Look behind the front wheel for the first two and take another look in front of the rear wheel. I want to keep the 12v battery trickle charged during lockdown. Please bear with me and i'll try and give as much info as poss. top is not leaking...water accumulating in rear passenger footwell during rain. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. After a quick search I came upon your post. Thanks. Carrara White 2017 Husqvarna FE250 1985 Citroen 2CV. Finally got around to searching for sources of water ingress and discovered the passenger footwell carpet seems pretty wet on the near side (picture link below, showing the area). It usually needs the interior stripping out and drying. I guess if it gets worse I’ll know soon enough and need to search out the culprit. After we came back from getting the shopping, I had a good look around. Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.3 Car won't turn over - battery? I have a 325iT and end up with damp carpet behind the driver's seat after heavy rain. When I have a closer look, the carpet and mat are both saturated, and there is approximately 5mm excess water lying over the mat. I've searched the forums and know about the vapour barrier leaking issue and also found a bit regarding leaking A/C ducts and sunroof drains. BMW - 2009 X3 - water found in rear footwell. 2. I've soaked up loads of the water but after raining it fills up. Also about 1/2 inch deep in rear battery box. I have checked the windscreen and surrounding areas but still nothing. Have already resealed rear door vapor barriers, they were separated from door at the bottom. The smell is quite remarkable though. Will have to take it to a garage if no-one has any suggestions. There is also another potential source of water in the rear footwell reported on various F10/F11 forums relating to the vapour barrier / membrane in the rear door becoming detached from the metal frame, which apparently lets water in. « Reply #2 on: October 31, 2012, 04:11:30 AM » Yup - the cowl air intake drains into the wheel arches, if they clog, water collects in the intake and can leak through the fresh air system which is behind the glove box. I really appreciate. Whenever it rains, I have a puddle of water in the rear passenger foot well. and all other door and side of the door are dry. I had a recent problem with water dripping down in the passenger foot well. A common fault with BMW is the windscreen rubber rots and allows water ingress can be seen by small cracks in the rubber seal . The door seals are dry. If you have aircon, use it frequently, all year round; keeps interior from becoming damp. If any oar loose, put them back on properly and cable tie them them nto the fitting. Hi absnow, The answer is yes. I have taken it back to BMW 3 times and been assured every time that it is water tight yet every time it rains i have a indoor swimming pool. I noticed last week that the footwell on the front passenger seat is wet through - I'm presuming this is due to the heavy rainful over the past couple of weeks.I have read that this is a common problem and that the seal may need replacing. You must log in or register to reply here. Any ideas of how water is entering my Volkswagen Eos and settling in the passenger footwell with no signs or evidence of any leaks via the roof drains or doors? - Collos25. water in the spare wheel well would indicate that there is a leak in the rear - you need to take out the rear trims to inspect further take out the lower boot carpet and put down a dusting of talc or baby powder any sign of water it willdraw a line in the talc and give you a … The top of the carpet where the pedals are, is also dry. If you look under the vehicle about where the heater is located, you should see a small tube sticking down ( plastic or rubber ) this should be he drain. re: big leak in passenger footwell Post by carl_t » Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:15 pm one thing I did notice is that I parked my car on my drive last night, my drive is on a slight incline, as I turn the car off, I could hear water gulping out of somewhere under the car, like pouring wine out of a bottle. I can't see which... Do I need to disconnect a car's battery to charge it? Reading all the posts, and attempting to diagnose during daylight hours without a hose (urban apartment dweller) has been pretty tough. I get the car washed every 1-2 weeks and sit in the car whilst its being washed. The channel for the water runs under the fixed rear part of the sunroof. Ive read other posts and they've mentioned behind the door card, however, thats bone dry and also the carpet directly underneath the door is dry too. Hello ,nice car the windscreen when was it replaced maybe you need new rubber.Bottum of drivers door is is nothing loose inside the door.All the material is fast water may be getting past side window.You have checked in the engine bay no channels blocked small leaves.Hopes this helps a bit. Near side rear footwell is full of liquid (to the extent that I am going to have to scoop it out with a cup). If you lift your carpet I fear there will be litres of water under there, all soaked in to the 3" thick foam back. Many thanks for the suggestions I have read already. How do I remove it? Im struggling to find the source of a water leak. I don't have a sunroof. my bmw model is 320d reg 2003. I don't know how and if I should mess around with the accelator pedal to remove the carpet. I have the new Toyota RAV4. Help - 528i leaking water in passenger side. Should I charge my car's battery or normal or AGM mode? The water was dripping from the black box in the center area. water leaking onto rear right hand side footwell after rain 2 Answers. I've cleared out the leaves and rubbish from the air intake under the bonnet and windscreen. Basically any water that can get down the relatively thin tubes then floods into the car around the bonnet release handle area, making the floor/carpet/underlay saturated. Clogged AC Evaporator Drain. Haven't noticed anything during car washes. The water in the footwell is quite considerable and is creating pools when the carpet is compressed. It sounds like you may have a blocked drain in the evaporator box. Ive read that you need to press down on the wiper blade 6cm from where the nut is and it should pop up but its no luck. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 7 of 7 Posts ... 2015 BMW 435 XDrive Coupe - 6-sp. JavaScript is disabled. BMW 3 Series E46 - water leaking under carpet in drivers footwell. I have a 10amp CTEK charger. Doesn't smell. Re: Water leak - passenger side footwell getting wet?!?! Like you said, many leaves gathered at the base of your windshield can lead to a water leak on the passenger floor. I have a BMW X3, And for the last year it has been leaking water in to the passenger side of the care. I finally managed to get the wiper arms off and theres no drainage points there!! The tops of the carpet where the water would hit first is dry (if it was leaking from windows/seals) I began to notice a musty smell in the boot (similar to smells you get when you turn your heaters on) and I reckon it started to smell as the water was building up before it reached the top of the carpet. Footwell soaked and leaking roof - Mini cooper convertible HELP!! In my case it was the door membrane. Water Leaks Hi JohnB.....2005 Mini Cooper S R52 Cabriolet - Having got a very bad water leak to the passenger footwell and not so bad leak to the driver's side footwell, I needed to find a cure. Tested front drains with water and they now flow freely. Although the rear footwells are bone dry, the boot has this musty smell yet theres no water visible under the spare tyre or where the battery is...any ideas? Senario 2. Adding to what hemi said, a leaking heater core will smell like coolant inside the car (passenger compartment). Can't find all the posts right now but this is an example. I have read it could be the drainage points under the bonet, but I don't know what I am looking for to be honest. Thanks for taking the time to read this gents. After determining it was rain water and not coolant (heater core leak), I got some quick help from the bimmer.org E30 board and learned it might be due to a common issue. I have a 2017 Honda HR-V. Do I need to disconnect the battery to trickle charge? Coolant has a very distinct smell, sometimes described as a sweet smell but not everyone notices the smell. Sean is right, there were pints of water soaked into the foam bonded under the carpet. Again, the car still leaks. Mum and I got in the car to go on the weekly shopping trip, then Mum notices that the front passenger footwell carpet is wet. No evidence of water ingress through open window or similar. 1997 S320 140k miles the carpet are full of water. Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 Replacing Clock Cluster / speed sensor. Nothing leaking around the windows or at the bottom of the door. Could be from a previous (now repaired) leak. One sign you have the leak is condensation around the Gran Coupe logo on the rear side glass. ... (I hate that word) overflows into the footwell before the water level reach the rear drainage holes. can anyone tell me where a drain might be blocked? Ive checked the drainage points on the inside of both wings and they are not blocked. Check the central water drain under the cabin filter (pictured above) 2. Hiring rather than buying? I cant see where this might be coming in from and it doesn’t appear to … How did you solved it? If the vertical carpet panel from the footwell to the rear seat is as wet as the footwell, it'll likely be the gutters. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Also, its not coolant I can smell either, just water. What reasonably-priced battery charger do you recommend? I replied to you on zroadster.net. Should I be charging the battery on the standard setting or AGM? Does anyone know where the drainage plugs are (if any) in the floor as I can't see any. What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? Again, the boot is completely dry. Arctic White 2013 Porsche Boxster S - 6 sp. Save Share. Standing water in rear passenger footwell finally gone. Hopefully we can all find a solution to our problem. I have a water leak. This is where the heater core and evaporator are located. I recall some people have reproduced the problem when washing the car. The under carpet insulation on these cars is quite thick, so you might have a leak but not have noticed. Cheers. You are a VERY CLEVER MAN! Check the side water drains (left and right below the windscreen) 3. A common fault with BMW is the windscreen rubber rots and allows water ingress can be seen by small cracks in the rubber seal . ! That carpet underlay will hold a whole lot of water and will not dry out on it's own. I have had to cut the carpet all round (which I was so disappointed to have to do but had no choice). 1. it's strange because it is in the rear passenger area only. I do this and my car doesn't suffer from condensation when the hard top is on, I reckon it's worth checking the seal for the inner membrane of the door and the drain holes at the bottom of the door, Thanks for the advice (and photo marking-up compliment!). Our guide will save you money, NEW: Child seat chooser - Don't buy a car seat until you've used this, More than 43,000 Peugeot and Citroen models recalled for brake issue, British buyers left confused over post-Brexit VAT and customs charges, One in four dash cam submissions to police end in prosecution, TfL generates £130m in unpaid Congestion Charge fines over 12 months. I have been dealing with an inch of water in the rear passenger footwell since the winter rains started about 6 weeks ago. I bought my car new and it is now 6 years old. Been experiencing a leak in the passenger footwell for some time now. Have any of you guys got a sunroof? The only thing that makes sense is that it's coming from the A/C condenser drain. Hello, I see that this is an old thread but wondering if anyone had these issues resolved. Whenever it rains heavily the drivers footwell get soaked. Keyless theft: What is it and how do you stop it? This time they said it IS the vapor barriers, which they re-sealed. What is the correct type of battery charger to use for a Ford B-Max petrol engine with stop-start system? I do not have a sunroof. Ive never seen a drop anywhere getting into the car. I read with interest your 'Option 2' fix for this problem. This can then move to the rear footwell, once the car is parked on an incline... Just remove the headlining/door seal, pull down the headlining being careful not to crease or break it and check the tubes. Investigated further and found the entire rear passenger side footwell is soaked. I’ve removed the mat and trying to let the carpet dry out.