New Problem!!!

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

DHSE 2.5

OK, so it has been raining like hell down here in Kent, so not too worried, even my Fiesta ST170 sprung a leak!!

So, driving the Rangie about today, I discovered the headlining is damp (not wet), behind the sun visors. Both sides, but the drivers may be a little more damp. The passenger side sun visor has mould on it!!!

Now I am used to a little water sloshing about under the kick panel (Drivers door). But this is new....

Any clue? I suspect maybe sunroof?

Thanks as always.....

Datatek · Jan 3, 2014

Blocked sunroof drains or the top of the windscreen leaking.

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

Datatek said:
Blocked sunroof drains or the top of the windscreen leaking.

Thanks Keith.....Can't do much about the windscreen.....but where are the drains on the sunroof, I was looking for them yesterday, was expecting some tiny holes near the front?

Druim · Jan 3, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
DHSE 2.5

OK, so it has been raining like hell down here in Kent, so not too worried, even my Fiesta ST170 sprung a leak!!

So, driving the Rangie about today, I discovered the headlining is damp (not wet), behind the sun visors. Both sides, but the drivers may be a little more damp. The passenger side sun visor has mould on it!!!

Now I am used to a little water sloshing about under the kick panel (Drivers door). But this is new....

Any clue? I suspect maybe sunroof?

Thanks as always.....

Should be more worried about a little water sloshing about under the kick panel.

Drains blocked, common issue, do a wee search

RAVE chassis repair section for details

Datatek · Jan 3, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
Thanks Keith.....Can't do much about the windscreen.....but where are the drains on the sunroof, I was looking for them yesterday, was expecting some tiny holes near the front?

Front and back I believe, I never buy cars with sunroofs so not too competant in that area LOL

Datatek · Jan 3, 2014

Looking at you weather you'll be glad of EAS for wading soon

Saint.V8 · Jan 3, 2014

My DSE had a rather annoying Windscreen leak...but then I traced it to where the roof panels are joined under the Roof Rack Rail Plastic....the roof is 3 panels, one central part and the two side panels...they join via a raised fold (think Morris Marina, Mini, Allegro et al gutters....similar join) and is hidden under the plastic Roof Rail thingy....silicone sealant sorted it to be 95% better and only leaked after a very very heavey downpour!

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

Datatek said:
Looking at you weather you'll be glad of EAS for wading soon

LOL, I will yes....that bit is a least working now!!!! Drilling the holes this weekend, have some bling to dress it all up with....will post a pic when done!!

fanatic · Jan 3, 2014

roof seam when I had mine

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

Saint.V8 said:
My DSE had a rather annoying Windscreen leak...but then I traced it to where the roof panels are joined under the Roof Rack Rail Plastic....the roof is 3 panels, one central part and the two side panels...they join via a raised fold (think Morris Marina, Mini, Allegro et al gutters....similar join) and is hidden under the plastic Roof Rail thingy....silicone sealant sorted it to be 95% better and only leaked after a very very heavey downpour!

Thanks for the tip!! Will check that also.......

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

Checked Rave, found the Sunroof drains.......Poured soapy water down....they are clear.

On checking the roof lining it is dry now!!! I suspect moisture built up between the visors and the roof lining causing the dampness, and the mould.

I have cleaned the mould off and left the visors down.

I may have to sort the sloshing water under the kick panel (Drivers door).

Too damn wet to get near the car for that type of work!!!

Datatek · Jan 3, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
Checked Rave, found the Sunroof drains.......Poured soapy water down....they are clear.

On checking the roof lining it is dry now!!! I suspect moisture built up between the visors and the roof lining causing the dampness, and the mould.

I have cleaned the mould off and left the visors down.

I may have to sort the sloshing water under the kick panel (Drivers door).

Too damn wet to get near the car for that type of work!!!

If you have water in the footwell, everything will get wet with condensation. Fix it quick before it destroys the BECM.

wammers · Jan 3, 2014

Rachelkgr said:
Thanks for the tip!! Will check that also.......

Front roof drains are behind rear of wheel arch liner at front and behind front of wheel arch liner at rear. Don't poke wire down them you could puncture the tubes. Gentle blow from either end usually works.

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

wammers said:
Front roof drains are behind rear of wheel arch liner at front and behind front of wheel arch liner at rear. Don't poke wire down them you could puncture the tubes. Gentle blow from either end usually works.

Thanks Wammers, defo got the water to come out of front ones, car was on serious slope so couldn't get the water out of the rear. Will flip car round tomorrow.

Rachelkgr · Jan 3, 2014

Datatek said:
If you have water in the footwell, everything will get wet with condensation. Fix it quick before it destroys the BECM.

Hey Keith, it's not in the footwell, under carpet near edge was a tiny bit damp. The groove where the cable is had water in it. Not checked it since I repaired the top of the door seal. It was hanging down when I got the car. Sealed it, and dried out the groove. Hoping it is dry now. But too wet outside to get at it!

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