water leaking in through door seal?

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Post Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:14 pm

Has it ever been know for rain water to get into the car under the passenger door?
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Post Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:43 pm

It's not impossible, but it's much more likely to be coming from under the door card because of a damaged or unstuck plastic sheet.
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Post Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:31 pm

Thanks, I will take the door to bits and have a look.
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Post Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:35 pm

I never realised that sheet was to prevent water from getting in.

something else for me to check :(
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Post Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:36 pm

Brian's suggestion was correct

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Rain water getting inside the door was dripping into the car.
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Post Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:38 pm

Make sure the drain holes on the bottom edge of the door are clear.

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Post Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:20 pm

BenHar wrote:Make sure the drain holes on the bottom edge of the door are clear.

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Drains are clear and door had been Waxoyled