Do car doors have drains?
The most common location for drain holes is at the bottom of the doors. Since rainwater can seep in past the door seal, the drain holes ensure that water will not collect under the seal and go unnoticed. Vehicles often incorporate drain holes in other areas as well.
Why do you need to check the drain holes in your car doors?
January 3, 2016. Share. Why do you need to check the drain holes in your car doors? Because water can get past window seals and inside the doors when it rains or when you wash your car, and the water is supposed to exit through drain holes at the bottom.
Why is there water in my car door?
Car door drains are small and can get clogged with debris sometimes, causing water to slosh around inside the door cavity.
What to do if you have a weep hole in your car door?
Park on an incline. If you can, park on an incline such that the weep hole is downhill. Water always finds the lowest point. Once it warms up and the water liquefies, this should help solve your problem. Holey moley.
Why is there water in the bottom of my car door?
That’s why doors have drain holes at the bottom. But if your drain holes are plugged up with leaves, dirt or dead insect carcasses, water could accumulate in there. If a few inches of water builds up in the door, it could spill over onto the floor of the passenger compartment.
Why does the front passenger door get soaked when it rains?
It sounds like there’s water sloshing around inside the passenger door. During heavy rain or while driving at high speeds on a wet freeway, the rear passenger floor gets soaked. The water then moves forward to “dampen” the front passenger floor. I know what you’re going to say: “Replace/repair the sunroof first.” OK, I will.
January 3, 2016. Share. Why do you need to check the drain holes in your car doors? Because water can get past window seals and inside the doors when it rains or when you wash your car, and the water is supposed to exit through drain holes at the bottom.
When does the water enter the door frame?
Water enters the door frame when the window is rolled down. But when the window is closed, it is supposed to be water tight. I would check the seal too. It doesn’t take much space for water to fill. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?