Rickj63 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Hi guys 2020 s3 hatch. Noticed the fitted mat which covers boot floor was wet through. Both side areas also wet. No obvious areas i can see when hose pipe used on rear of the car. Fuel cap drain seems ok as i can poor water on and it drains under car. Hatch seal seems fine as well as car only done 29k. Any ideas appreciated before i strip both side panels off for better view. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 40 minutes ago, Rickj63 said: Hi guys 2020 s3 hatch. Noticed the fitted mat which covers boot floor was wet through. Both side areas also wet. No obvious areas i can see when hose pipe used on rear of the car. Fuel cap drain seems ok as i can poor water on and it drains under car. Hatch seal seems fine as well as car only done 29k. Any ideas appreciated before i strip both side panels off for better view. Thanks Hi the hose idea wont work as tap water has a much higher surface tension than rain water, so borrow a watering cans worth out of a neighbours water butt or use distilled water. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickj63 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Will give it a shot. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Hello Richard, Aren’t there vents in the lower rear side panels which can let water in? Seem to recall some earlier posts referencing these. Your model?? Well worth doing a forum search - far more reliable than my memory! Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickj63 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Yes there certainly is. Might take out and put some clear sealant and refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffcoggin Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 The rear screen wash can leak into the boot if the motor seal fails. Would be worth checking this point before squirting sealant all over the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickj63 Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 8 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said: The rear screen wash can leak into the boot if the motor seal fails. Would be worth checking this point before squirting sealant all over the shop. Who mentioned squirting sealent all over the shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Not understanding Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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