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laujen
26-10-2005, 09:01 PM
I got in my car tonite and thought it smelled damp. So I had a quick 'feel' around the carpets and they felt damp. But it was too dark to see properly and I won't be able to check it out til weekend.

Any advice on what may be causing this?

westie383
26-10-2005, 09:28 PM
Hi Laujen,
The most likely cause is a blocked drainage duct which, I believe is located below the pollen filter. Dirt, leaves and general crud gets down there and eventually blocks the rubber ducting. At this time of year it's important to keep clearing leaves from around the scuttle panel corners. Hopes this helps.
Cheers, Trev.. :beerchug:

laujen
26-10-2005, 09:49 PM
Thanks Trev. Sorry if sound stupid but what's a scuttle and where do I find the pollen filter?

danski
27-10-2005, 01:01 PM
If its in the same place as my V6....

As you stand in front of the car facing the engine, top right hand corner, big black plastic thing is where your pollen filter is housed.... ;)

laujen
29-10-2005, 08:13 AM
Thanks Danski. My daughter got in car last night in rear passenger seat behind drivers side and floor is soaking wet there as well!!

Going to try and dry it all out today. Any ideas what causes the back to get wet as well?

manic
06-11-2005, 02:50 PM
I understand that the pollen filter scenario can cause the entire floor to get wet. Another possibility if you have a sunroof is that the drain pipes from this could be blocked causing the same results.

2.0gti
31-03-2006, 11:16 PM
Thanks Danski. My daughter got in car last night in rear passenger seat behind drivers side and floor is soaking wet there as well!!

Going to try and dry it all out today. Any ideas what causes the back to get wet as well?

Hi, i have just joined this forum having had the exact same problems. I brought my vw golf 2.0 gti couple a months ago, and everything has been fine up untill now. My rear driver side footwell seems to be gathering water and it soaking into the carpet. Please can somebody help? i am really getting frustrated with it.

Would be very grateful. thanks anyone

Paul JP
23-04-2006, 10:04 PM
rain/wash water can enter the car's interior via the doors; if the door has been dismantled for repair/replacement its paramount that the water membrain-frame is 100% sealed to the frame. All doors are designed to let water out of the lower drain holes the glass weatherstrips are not water seals. Do a hose pipe test on the door and check for water run/drips from the interior door trim panel lower edge running over the outer face of the door seal; you'll need a torch & get your head down on the carpet whilst someone sprays the water, if no leak then you know it's not the door at least. Good luck.

glynnd
24-04-2006, 04:57 PM
If the pollen filter seal needs replacing it can let in quite a large amount of water. Large amounts of water will of course travel from the front to the back with the acceleration of the car.:biglaugh:

martinj
14-05-2006, 09:35 PM
For the passat, not sure about the golf - mine had been parked under trees by the previous owner and this had blocked a couple of drain holes in the area the battery sits in. If you remove the battery, and then take out the battery tray, only three extra bolts you will be able to access the drain holes.

They are about the size of a 2pence piece, with a rubber grommet. These need to be cleared out and remove any other leaves from this whole area of the car. The one hole is just under the brake servo that makes it a bit tricky to get at.

Once these have been cleared you should either have the water problem solved, or have been able to rule this issue out. It shouldn't take more that an hour and it pretty simple to do, just need to ease the battery to the nearside to lift it out, and take care with the vent hose on the battery if it has one fitted.

Hope this helps.

Martin

Sam
15-05-2006, 12:51 PM
To backup the above post, look here;

http://www.weirdlittlebiscuit.com/passat/leak/index.htm

This information is also covered elsewhere on this forum.

Cooler Dude
01-06-2006, 11:41 AM
I had same problem with n/s rear footwell. Water level was above the carpet!

Cause was leaking pollen filter gasket allowing rain to enter heating duct and exit via the duct situated under the front passenger seat into the rear footwell.

VR5_Lee
06-06-2006, 01:29 PM
I've had the same wet carpet problem with my 2000 Passat. Drain holes

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I removed most of the interior to lift the carpet (wet through) and dried it over about 3 days (using a heater when I could supervise).

After lifting the carpet, I found that the CCM (comfort control module) was dry as a bone - It was the wires that had corroded to prevent windows, interior lights & remote central locking from working.

After cleaning the wires (which fell apart in my hands) and crimping these up - Everything worked fine.

FYI - the CCM's cost between £120 and £180 depending on which model you have (12 or so varients) - and the dealer / supplier requires you to take this in to ensure you've got the right one.

Although when finished putting all the interior back in I started the car to take it for a wash and the cam belt snapped! Coming in at around £1000 at the mo'
Cheers
Lee

Lee Toone
07-06-2006, 01:48 PM
LEAKING WATER IN. POSSIBLE FROM MEMBRANE BEHIND INNER DOOR TRIM. REMOVE INNER TRIM AND SPRAY WITH WATER TO SEE IF WATER IS GETTING PAST MEMBRANE.

norfolkguy
11-06-2006, 05:15 PM
Where do I buy a CCM for £120/180.....

I've been told they cost around £500


Am I being told porkies.


:confused:

Wookie
22-06-2006, 12:40 PM
For the older Passat, mine is a 97. In addition to the already mentioned drains, a common cause of water entry via the pollen filters is a build up of dirt and muck in the area of the L/H bonnet hinge (the one under the tax disc), water floods over the debris and can get high enough to get in the filter box. It must be thoroughly cleaned regularly as it is a trap point for anything coming off the w/screen in that area. It is best if the small plastic cover by the hinge is removed to improve access, unfortunately there is not a lot of room in there to get at the screw so a splined socket is preferrable to a screwdriver.
This can help cure the damp problem - take it from one whose car smelled like a wet dog for a while.

Passat130
12-07-2006, 09:28 AM
Does this include inside the glove box?

Mine is occassionally damp in there, and other times dry.

The front carpet is also damp.

Think I'll have a look for the pollen filter.

Jonathan

Cooler Dude
12-07-2006, 10:16 PM
I've not experienced the dampg glove box syndrome but as some models have an air vent in the glove box (mine has - presumably so I can keep my gloves cool!) it's possible that water entering via the polen filter could exit via that vent (in the same way that it exits via the heating ducts under the passenger seat into the rear footwell).

VR5_Lee
20-07-2006, 11:49 PM
Sorry for the late reply Norfolkguy!

I've just been reeling from the expense of having the cam chain replaced!!! Engine out, Seperate gear box, replace broken (PLASTIC) tensioners and refit... Oh and the 20 Valves on the head had to be sorted. I wont go into anymore detail, but blimey charlie it weren't 'alf expensive!

Back to the CCM's for £120 - £180?
I phoned my local, recommended, doesn't charge the earth, VW specialist.
And my brother-in-law - Both concurred same price.
Mine's a year 2000 and aparently there are some-teen versions of it - need the reference no. & colours?? on label to confirm price.

Although, when I'd lifted the carpet and dried it out - split the tupper-ware box that the CCM's in, I found it to be bone dry and not in need of replacing. It was the fault of the wires (mentioned somewhere here before) that had oxidised where the OEM had been badly jointed.

Re-crimp and hey presto! Electric Windows, Interior Lights & Central Locking all work!

Good luck and I hope you get to read this before buying the replacement!
Cheers
Lee