Re: Water!?!

[John LaGue <jjl@wk0c02g6.mbrfcnwscr.noaa.gov>]

On Mon, 13 Jul 1998, John A. Kilpatrick wrote:

> On Jul 13, 12:54pm, Chris Warren wrote:
> 
> >Do you go through a car wash or do you wash it by hand?  I know the drive
> > through can cause leaks from below....My Grandparents Mercedes did this.
> 
> The place is a drive through hand-wash.  (I make the point that it's not
> one of those rug-beater places.  They take good care of the car. :-)
> 
> This has only happened semi-recently, so I think that I need to get it looked
> at.  This would not bode well for when the rains come.  :-(  Is there a plug or
> something that might account for this?  Something simple (I hope) or at least
> covered by warrenty?
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> 
> --


  You didn't say what year your car is.  This was a chronic problem with
  older Jettas.  There is a plastic liner inside the doors to prevent water
  from coming inside the car.  If this gets torn, water can get in.
  
  Also... the sunroof has a drain to keep it from leaking, and that drain
  comes out inside the doors.  Make sure it is clear.
  
  My $0.02, hope it helps.
  
  John
  98 GLX, Black.