Water in boot lockable storage area???

[Oosie]

Freelander 1 3 door Hardback 2004

Although I have read previous posts on this issue I am still a little confused.

At first I thought it may be due to condensation forming on the lockable lid so I removed that and put a slatted wood cover over the compartment instead. This seemed to work for a while but after some rather inclement weather recently I had another look today................ a blooming swimming pool in there so perhaps the seal and associated mods someone mentioned was not addressed on post 2000 models.

It is still under a used vehicle warrantee so hopefully the dealer will be able to sort it out, but I am not holding my breath that it will be covered as it is not a mechanical issue!

 

[smnbyt]

Check this out

Freelander 2005 Sports Water in boot storage box - YouTube

 

[matt1295]

Water leaking in from the tailgate area when mine leaked it was because the membrane on the tailgate was fooked

 

[Barry6690]

mine is the same, had a quick look, section of door membrane has come away from the door panel.

 

[matt1295]

mine is the same, had a quick look, section of door membrane has come away from the door panel.

i used a clear 15kg Dog food bag sealed it to the door with tigar seal and on top of that some duct tape

been dry ever since

 

[Nodge68]

There a few causes of water in the under floor locker.
1 duff door seal.
2 faulty door membrane.
3 water tracking down door wiring.
4 bad sealing between locker pressing and boot floor panel.

 

[myths63]

Mine used to have some water, not much, but enough to make the carpet damp....bought one of the Dehumidifier contraptions from Asda (£1) & this soaked up the condensation....have to change it every month tho.
But it turned a lot worse a while back & it was exactly the same as in the YouTube video....used a tub of paint-on bitumen seal, a few coats underneath all the way round the spot welds & its perfect

 

[Oosie]

Thanks very much for the help and advice, will investigate now I know what to look for.

Cheers