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    Thanks for that. I have printed off your advice and will take it to the local garage tomorrow.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Invictagunner View Post
    the problem seems to have been solved - although it is still necessary to keep checking that the drain holes are clear.
    Good luck with that.

    Every time it rains, or the car gets washed, there's a fair chance of your car self-harming.

    Better to remove the bungs sooner than later, believe me, you'll soon get weary of the
    damp smell, lifting the battery in and out and paying for the damage.

    Regards
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    REMOVE the rubber duckbill valve under the battery tray, if you dont you will have the same situation next year (or later this year), dont try to seal the wires, if you do a really good job the water will build up and destroy your brake servo!!!
     
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    Agree that you should remove the rubber skirts to help keep the main drain holes clear. However, VW has a further sting in the tail to ensure that you are 'got' even if the main drain holes are not blocked. The same type of muck, leaves, pine needles etc that block up the main drain holes also cause more local build ups of water that leak past the pollen filter gaskets and ECU gaskets before it can run down to the main drain holes. This is why it can also be necessary to sort out the seals and clean out all the dirt at the higher level as well as ensuring that the drain holes are clear.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Invictagunner View Post
    Agree that you should remove the rubber skirts to help keep the main drain holes clear. However, VW has a further sting in the tail to ensure that you are 'got' even if the main drain holes are not blocked. The same type of muck, leaves, pine needles etc that block up the main drain holes also cause more local build ups of water that leak past the pollen filter gaskets and ECU gaskets before it can run down to the main drain holes. This is why it can also be necessary to sort out the seals and clean out all the dirt at the higher level as well as ensuring that the drain holes are clear.
    I must agree, but don't buy VAGs rubbish seals, use silicone sealant and no worry re unplugging the ECU, it wont need re-programing. Only problem could be the screen lower plastic trim, this may split as you pull it off, just buy a new one.
     
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    I have a 2006 Passat and noticed the water on the driver foot well, as the battery is located on the passenger side how will this affect the driver side well?
     
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    The water builds up and when you go around a corner it flows down the heating intake duct, then it can go into all the footwells front/back/left or right. Battery will lift out without disturbing the plastic strip around the wiper arms, don't just unblock the valves, REMOVE them or will occur again.
     
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    Does anyone have picture of what I am suppose to be looking for under the battery for a b6 2006 model
     
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    Over the past few weeks I have been trying to rectify the water leak into the passenger footwell. After a lot of patience I have identified that the water is coming from the inner skin at the bottom of the A pillar. See photo.
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    The water accumulates and is a couple of centimetres deep by the time it leaks through the holes that the wiring connecter frame clips into.
    Any ideas as to how the water is getting in there, and/or how I can drain?
     
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    REMOVE the bungs, did I say remove the bungs? have you?
     
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