i did a search...need help

[silver_6r]

well, i live in canada... on the "WET" coast...

long story short...i get water on the inside of my door... not lots, the water just collects on the carpet liner at the bottom of the door. from about where the speaker is, all the way back on both doors?

any ideas...

1999 996, ~90k km

Edited January 18, 2008 by silver_6r

[1schoir]

well, i live in canada... on the "WET" coast...

long story short...i get water on the inside of my door... not lots, the water just collects on the carpet liner at the bottom of the door. from about where the speaker is, all the way back on both doors?

any ideas...

1999 996, ~90k km

Silver:

I would check to see whether the foam liners inside the door panels are intact, and that they are adhered to the door skin continuously around its perimeter.

If someone has been in there (replacing window regulator, "upgrading" the speakers, etc.) and was careless with the foam liner, it could cause the kind of leak that you are describing.

Regards, Maurice.

Edited January 18, 2008 by 1schoir

[silver_6r]

Silver:

I would check to see whether the foam liners inside the door panels are intact, and that they are adhered to the door skin continuously around its perimeter.

If someone has been in there (replacing window regulator, "upgrading" the speakers, etc.) and was careless with the foam liner, it could cause the kind of leak that you are describing.

Regards, Maurice.

i know for a fact that the panels HAVE been removed to upgrade speakers...

so, does water generally go in the door... and then drain somewhere?

i will remove the panels this weekend and have a look

thanks

[1schoir]

i know for a fact that the panels HAVE been removed to upgrade speakers...

so, does water generally go in the door... and then drain somewhere?

i will remove the panels this weekend and have a look

thanks

Rod:

The rubber door seal at the base at the bottom of each window (when the window is up) does not make a completely waterproof seal, and some water migrates into the door cavity. The water that does get in there normally drains out onto the sides of the door sills.

When you remove the door panels, be sure to have the battery disconnected and the key out of the ignition so as to avoid getting an airbag light.

Regards, Maurice.

[silver_6r]

Rod:

The rubber door seal at the base at the bottom of each window (when the window is up) does not make a completely waterproof seal, and some water migrates into the door cavity. The water that does get in there normally drains out onto the sides of the door sills.

When you remove the door panels, be sure to have the battery disconnected and the key out of the ignition so as to avoid getting an airbag light.

Regards, Maurice.

awesome... thats just what i was thinking... i knew that seal couldnt be perfect.... again this board solves my problems!!

thanks again Maurice

Edited January 18, 2008 by silver_6r

[judgejon]

i know for a fact that the panels HAVE been removed to upgrade speakers...

so, does water generally go in the door... and then drain somewhere?

i will remove the panels this weekend and have a look

thanks

Rod:

The rubber door seal at the base at the bottom of each window (when the window is up) does not make a completely waterproof seal, and some water migrates into the door cavity. The water that does get in there normally drains out onto the sides of the door sills.

When you remove the door panels, be sure to have the battery disconnected and the key out of the ignition so as to avoid getting an airbag light.

Regards, Maurice.

If you did get the airbag light, how would you clear it? trip to dealerville or mechanicland? thanks much....

Edited June 7, 2008 by judgejon