Wet passenger footwell, no sunroof - Page 2

AndySaxton · Oct 27th, 2013, 11:45

Just thought I'd finish this post off in case anyone has the same issue.

Spent two hours yesterday with the hose pipe, squirting it onto different parts of the car. Turns out its not the windscreen, but the roof rail mounts.

Took them off, and found that on the driver's side rear mount the waterproof foam had perished and was letting water in. So I filled the mounts with silicon sealer and screwed back on again.

Lets hope this works.

gmonag · Oct 28th, 2013, 10:03

Keep us posted.

Greg

Daniel76 · Nov 15th, 2013, 15:47

Hi Andy,

I'm still having the problem with mine I thought it may be the windscreen but autoglass told me that just the seal couldn't be replaced.

Did the new seal sort out your issue?

Dan

AndySaxton · Nov 15th, 2013, 17:53

Well...I was out at the weekend driving to a wedding and is lashed down. I was driving for a good hour, and although when I parked up I couldn't feel any water this has fooled me in the past, and was expecting a pool of water in the footwell on the morning...

...luckily it was dry. So I was either lucky this time, or I've sorted it. Hope it's the latter as it's so frustrating!

AndySaxton · Nov 15th, 2013, 17:54

Sorry...also meant to say I cancelled the window seal replacement.

T1sh0 · Nov 19th, 2013, 20:43

Hello guys,

I have experienced same issue with my Volvo XC90 2.5T and been to my trusted mechanic who found no issues with cabling and etc.
I was searching the net for something similar and I found following link:
http://www.volvo-forums.com/t34018-w...-footwells.htm

I hope to check this out around the weekend. I hope this will help some of you with resolving the issue.

AndySaxton · Nov 19th, 2013, 21:56

Thanks, would check it out if I could register for the sodding website! Keeps telling me I've entered last years date wrong!

AndySaxton · Nov 19th, 2013, 21:57

I don't think the hose is twisted though as I've had a good prod, and I've managed three weeks with no leaks, so hoping I've sorted it.

AndySaxton · Nov 20th, 2013, 20:23

AAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Now I've got that out the way, I can tell you I've NOT fixed my leak! At least I know it's coming from the roof somewhere...water out the headlining again. Can the plastic GPS/antenna leak does anyone know?

2004 xc90 · Nov 24th, 2013, 21:40

Mine did exactly the same. I did all the usual like clear the drain holes etc but no joy. I took the seat, glovebox and all the carpet out and with a sprinkler on the car, all I could see was where the water was dripping from - the bottom of the fan unit.
My solution, although agricultural, has been effective for the last 9 months.

I got a 3" plastic cap and melted a little hole in it. I then fitted a small tube through the hole and cut a hole in the rubber pipe down there that drains something else out. The plastic cap is wedged between the carpet and the bulkhead and now the water comes in, gets caught and is redirected back out.

Job done.

Nov 19th, 2013, 20:43	#16
T1sh0 Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2014 18:01 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warsaw	I found following link Hello guys, I have experienced same issue with my Volvo XC90 2.5T and been to my trusted mechanic who found no issues with cabling and etc. I was searching the net for something similar and I found following link: http://www.volvo-forums.com/t34018-w...-footwells.htm I hope to check this out around the weekend. I hope this will help some of you with resolving the issue. __________________ Volvo XC90 2.5T 2005 Last edited by T1sh0; Nov 19th, 2013 at 21:41.

Oct 27th, 2013, 11:45	#11
AndySaxton Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2016 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Seaham	Just thought I'd finish this post off in case anyone has the same issue. Spent two hours yesterday with the hose pipe, squirting it onto different parts of the car. Turns out its not the windscreen, but the roof rail mounts. Took them off, and found that on the driver's side rear mount the waterproof foam had perished and was letting water in. So I filled the mounts with silicon sealer and screwed back on again. Lets hope this works.

Oct 28th, 2013, 10:03	#12
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Keep us posted. Greg

Nov 15th, 2013, 15:47	#13
Daniel76 New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2014 23:34 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kenley	Hi Andy, I'm still having the problem with mine I thought it may be the windscreen but autoglass told me that just the seal couldn't be replaced. Did the new seal sort out your issue? Dan

Nov 15th, 2013, 17:53	#14
AndySaxton Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2016 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Seaham	Well...I was out at the weekend driving to a wedding and is lashed down. I was driving for a good hour, and although when I parked up I couldn't feel any water this has fooled me in the past, and was expecting a pool of water in the footwell on the morning... ...luckily it was dry. So I was either lucky this time, or I've sorted it. Hope it's the latter as it's so frustrating!

Nov 15th, 2013, 17:54	#15
AndySaxton Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2016 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Seaham	Sorry...also meant to say I cancelled the window seal replacement.

Nov 19th, 2013, 21:56	#17
AndySaxton Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2016 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Seaham	Thanks, would check it out if I could register for the sodding website! Keeps telling me I've entered last years date wrong!

Nov 19th, 2013, 21:57	#18
AndySaxton Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2016 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Seaham	I don't think the hose is twisted though as I've had a good prod, and I've managed three weeks with no leaks, so hoping I've sorted it.

Nov 20th, 2013, 20:23	#19
AndySaxton Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2016 22:56 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Seaham	AAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Now I've got that out the way, I can tell you I've NOT fixed my leak! At least I know it's coming from the roof somewhere...water out the headlining again. Can the plastic GPS/antenna leak does anyone know?

Nov 24th, 2013, 21:40	#20
2004 xc90 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2015 17:36 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Belfast	Mine did exactly the same. I did all the usual like clear the drain holes etc but no joy. I took the seat, glovebox and all the carpet out and with a sprinkler on the car, all I could see was where the water was dripping from - the bottom of the fan unit. My solution, although agricultural, has been effective for the last 9 months. I got a 3" plastic cap and melted a little hole in it. I then fitted a small tube through the hole and cut a hole in the rubber pipe down there that drains something else out. The plastic cap is wedged between the carpet and the bulkhead and now the water comes in, gets caught and is redirected back out. Job done.

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