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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 12:36 PM
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I cannot understand how this issue is defeating me to degree that I am ready to get rid of and be done with this car! In April there was so much going on with this vehicle and water ingress was one of the biggest, costing me over $400 to have 3+ gallons of rain water drained, passenger seat/carpet removed/dried/cleaned and the electronic components underneath the front seat dried and inspected and supposedly the sunroof drains were unclogged. Thank God there was no electrical damage determined. Now here we are in November for the second time this month and I wake up to a puddle once again in the passenger foot well from the rain. I sat and watched as the water continued to pour into the floor; removed both panels underneath the glove compartment, exposing the bottom and the fuse box but could not see where the water was coming from. I also removed the side panel of the dash thinking I would be able to look inside but could see inside at all. I am looking for the actual drain tube. I guess When I get home I am going once again remove the interior on the passenger side get whatever water has made its way through the floor pad and attempt to remove the headliner and the inside trim to see if I can see it that way. I pray that I don't break any clips to the pillar.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 05:39 PM
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Is it the original screen, if it's been replaced, maybe not sealed correctly!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2020 | 07:44 PM
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I guess start checking with the sunroof drains as those are the most likely cause. Runs down the A pillar and drains near front wheel. There is also a drain down C pillar into the boot area

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Old Feb 4, 2021 | 01:17 PM
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agreed, sunroof drains is the likely issue. had the issue on my 09 supercharged and my wife's 09 luxury in the same week. they aren't always easy to clear. it has happened twice on my car. ruined the leather dash.
 
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