Water in passenger foot well--not from evaporator drain!
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Water in passenger foot well--not from evaporator drain!
I recently was troubled by water in the foot well. Yes, I did my research and performed the evaporator drain cleaning as I thought this was the source of the water. I had pulled the passenger side floor mat out to let this dry as it still appeared to be a little damp.
Today I was out running errands and stopped in the carwash to get the winter roads off my car (I know, I know...hand wash only). When I returned home, I started unloading the car...WTF? Here's what my foot well looked like:
<img src="http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/kmloveless/Car%20Photos/A6/Pollen%20Filter-Water/Picture001.jpg">
Obviously this was NOT from the evap drain. My immediate suspicion was water from the car wash had made it's way through the pollen filter and into the well. So, I opened the hood, pulled the cover off the battery compartment. Low and behold...the pollen filter is SOAKED...water down into the fresh air intake.
<img src="http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/kmloveless/Car%20Photos/A6/Pollen%20Filter-Water/Picture002.jpg">
It is my belief that this is probably not uncommon to have happen. It most likely was the drying blowers that forced water in between the window and the plastic trim that forced water into the filter.
Fair warning to all! I guess I won't be going through the car wash anymore and will have to do it the right way from now on.
Today I was out running errands and stopped in the carwash to get the winter roads off my car (I know, I know...hand wash only). When I returned home, I started unloading the car...WTF? Here's what my foot well looked like:
<img src="http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/kmloveless/Car%20Photos/A6/Pollen%20Filter-Water/Picture001.jpg">
Obviously this was NOT from the evap drain. My immediate suspicion was water from the car wash had made it's way through the pollen filter and into the well. So, I opened the hood, pulled the cover off the battery compartment. Low and behold...the pollen filter is SOAKED...water down into the fresh air intake.
<img src="http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/kmloveless/Car%20Photos/A6/Pollen%20Filter-Water/Picture002.jpg">
It is my belief that this is probably not uncommon to have happen. It most likely was the drying blowers that forced water in between the window and the plastic trim that forced water into the filter.
Fair warning to all! I guess I won't be going through the car wash anymore and will have to do it the right way from now on.
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You shouldn't get water in the pollen filter from a carwash. Is there a separate cover that goes...
over the filter (not the plenum cover) that's missing? I've used pressure washing periodically to clean my '96 A6 and my wife's '00 Passat (both have pollen filters) and never had any water forced into the filter that leaked into passenger compartment.
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From: Wilbur by the Sea
There's probably another drain in the engine compartment that you're missing
I know on the A8's there is one in the back of the motor, only a few people have had similar problems to you....and now we figured it out.
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Re: Water in passenger foot well--not from evaporator drain!
That's quite a co-incidence
I also discovered yesterday I have similar water leak problem but not at front passenger but the rear passenger! I also discovered it after a car wash - but i wash my car by hand and the hose is NOT a pressured hose! I was also scratching my head but this explanation is probably not suitable in my case - anyone else has any clues?
I also discovered yesterday I have similar water leak problem but not at front passenger but the rear passenger! I also discovered it after a car wash - but i wash my car by hand and the hose is NOT a pressured hose! I was also scratching my head but this explanation is probably not suitable in my case - anyone else has any clues?
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There is no cover.
The only thing missing in your pic is the plastic water tray that covers the whole cowl section; filter box, battery, access hole for brake fluid res. I assume that it the part you said you removed?
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Yes, full cover was what I removed...However, I have another theory...need some help
After looking at the car some more. There is another plastic piece over wiper arms that appears to be missing some clips. There are three places where there may be holding clips. If you look in my picture of the pollen filter, it is just to the left...I don't have the clips. It may seem minor, but might be the culprit.
Thoughts anyone?
Thoughts anyone?