Why are the floorboards wet in my car?
It’s usually caused by an HVAC system component in the dashboard leaking into onto the floor on the passenger’s side. As it works to keep your car cool, the A/C system creates a lot of condensation. This condensation normally drips down the evaporator drain hose and onto the ground harmlessly as you drive.
How do you get water out of car floorboards?
If your floorboards have an inch or more of standing water, you’ll want to use a wet/dry vac to suck it out, taking particular care to get into the nooks and crannies between the seats, center console and armrests. Next, use shop towels to soak up any water from carpets and seats.
What happens if rain gets in your car?
Not only can it make getting in your car unpleasant (hello wet butt), but it can damage electronics from your stereo to more important equipment that helps your car run. And let’s not forget mold! If a wet car happens to you, don’t stress, just readily respond.
Why is the footwell of my VW Polo soaked?
I have recently noticed that my rear passenger footwell is soaked in water. Only the rear passenger footwell, all other footwell are dry. Tried to find out where the water could be coming in from (susspected window seals), by using the garden hoes and pouring water over that side of the door.
Why is my passenger side floor wet in my VW?
That’s more likely to be rainwater seeping past bad window seals, bad sunroof weatherstripping or even leaking in from the doors. Water can get into the door panels, and should drain out onto the road — but the doors could leak water into the cabin if the drain holes become blocked with debris.
Why are the rear seats of my girlfriend’s polo wet?
My girlfriend owns a Polo as per the model below, and it’s in ‘as new’ condition having done only 30k miles, but recently she has noticed [b]wet/damp patches appearing on the rear seats [b]. Usually on the base part passenger side. I felt the carpets and mats, but everything on the floor is dry, so I’m even more confused!
Where does the water come from in a VW Polo?
Tried to find out where the water could be coming in from (susspected window seals), by using the garden hoes and pouring water over that side of the door. No leaks could be found. Bit confused where the water could getting in from? The rear seats are dry, the door seal seem ok aswell as the sunroof.