allroad leak areas?
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allroad leak areas?
Car gets a slightly musty smell after each car wash, or when it's been out in the rain (it gets washed more often that it sees rain, as it lives in a garage at home and at work). note: NEVER has a problem with AC, issues - this is solely after a good bit of water has been against the outside of the car.
I DID have a small issue with this years ago, when I discovered (the hard way) after the dealership had parked it outside after a service overnight, and it rained. A little rain came in though the rear hatch seal and ran down teh c-pillar on the passenger's side (under the trim) onto the amp and sub... blowing the amp when I turned on the radio while leaving the dealership lot. (Sub and amp were replaced under warranty, reaar seal was replaced).
Anyone with any experience got some common leak areas to check for the allroad?
I DID have a small issue with this years ago, when I discovered (the hard way) after the dealership had parked it outside after a service overnight, and it rained. A little rain came in though the rear hatch seal and ran down teh c-pillar on the passenger's side (under the trim) onto the amp and sub... blowing the amp when I turned on the radio while leaving the dealership lot. (Sub and amp were replaced under warranty, reaar seal was replaced).
Anyone with any experience got some common leak areas to check for the allroad?
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Look for foliage/derbies in the engine compartment by the air filter for the HVAC.
There are some vent holes in that area that get plugged up. If there is a lot of water and the holes are clogged, the water ends up in the HVAC air filter and goes from there inside the car.
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LMAO!
visions of the wind whipping your head around with that on. before finally tearing it off your head and tossing it on the side of the road. did you see the top-gear episode with one and the wind on clarksons face? wow.
better keep that hat to car-wash use only.
better keep that hat to car-wash use only.
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