Water getting in boot.

[Rickj63]

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 

[Stevey Y]

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.

[Rickj63]

Will give it a shot. Thanks 

[Magnet]

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. 

[Rickj63]

Yes there certainly is. Might take out and put some clear sealant and refit. 

[cliffcoggin]

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.

[Rickj63]

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? 

[Magnet]

Not understanding Richard.