MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jamesDM on March 11, 2011, 10:31:48 pm

Title: Damp floor!
Post by: jamesDM on March 11, 2011, 10:31:48 pm

I've got a 2008 3dr gti and have trouble with a damp patch in the drivers footwell, under the mat. VW have had it now for two weeks and can't seem to find where it's coming from. It's booked back in again for a week! :sad1: Anyone else had this problem?

Title: Re: Damp floor!
Post by: Bane on March 11, 2011, 11:47:28 pm

Has your car got a sunroof?
If so,get them to check the water drains from that.If not,try the drains running down each side at the ends of the scuttle panel.
My car had this when I first got it and thanks to some web searching,I found that these sometimes block and allow water into the cabin.

Title: Re: Damp floor!
Post by: jamesDM on March 12, 2011, 07:39:47 am

Hi, thanks for that. I haven't got a sunroof but will check your other suggestion! Thank you.

Title: Re: Damp floor!
Post by: Andy on March 12, 2011, 08:36:57 am

has it had the windscreen replaced at some time,seen some bad fitted ones where they have been leaking

Title: Re: Damp floor!
Post by: jamesDM on March 12, 2011, 09:36:55 am

Hi, not as far as I know?

Title: Re: Damp floor!
Post by: tommy_a on March 12, 2011, 09:53:51 am

not too sure if its the same probelm, but i was wearing flip flops driving my 2010 cupra yesterday and when i used the windscreen washers i felt i very light spray of water on my feet !! worth a check !! oh and thats my job for today, see whats leaking and where !! :(

Title: Re: Damp floor!
Post by: jamesDM on March 12, 2011, 10:15:36 am

Cheers will check that! :happy2: