Raymond
Member Since: 27 Mar 2005
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 46
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After 8 days of elation back down to earth.
Yesterday took a drive through to glasgow in torentual rain.Car performed great. Just decided to shake out the rubber floor mats,removed front passenger one only to find pool of water and soaking carpet underneath. Not great in a car thats supposed to drive in up to 700mm of water. Awaiting call back from dealer service dept.
Anyone else had this problem?
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 2nd May 2005 3:18 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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Raymond, have you a sun roof?
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| 2nd May 2005 3:32 pm |
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Raymond
Member Since: 27 Mar 2005
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 46
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Yes.
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| 2nd May 2005 3:35 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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It is highly likely that the seal around the sunroof has not been placed correctly. It would be wise (if possible) to put the car into some shelter until your dealer repairs the seal.
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| 2nd May 2005 4:15 pm |
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Raymond
Member Since: 27 Mar 2005
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 46
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Thanks BN.
But I don't understand how,if it is coming from the sunroof there is only water in the flat area of the footwell. there is no sign of water ingress around the sunroof itself. Is there an internal drain that could be blocked?
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| 2nd May 2005 4:58 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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There is a drain, which I believe goes down the angle between the front doors and window frame, where it also says 'airbag'. However, it may be getting in from anywhere. The floor is a well and it simply settles there. Obviously there could be other reasons, but that is the most common cause in most cars.
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| 2nd May 2005 5:42 pm |
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jzk
Member Since: 15 Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 99
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I have driven through some good water, not a drop so far. LR3 HSE
http://www.pbase.com/jzk/lr3
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| 2nd May 2005 5:51 pm |
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