danevb

Hi It seems like an issue that pops up now and then on these forums - I guess it's my turn now. 2005 Skoda Fabia 1.2. After being parked in moderate to heavy rain, the carpet and the underlying sound dampening in the driver's side footwell is soaked. As in, I can put a little pressure on it and water will bubble up around my hand. I used a wet vac and sucked up 0.75L of filthy water (* filth may be due to dirty carpet). There's no obvious point of entry for the moisture - no dripping from the ventilation system, no moisture on the door sill or grommets in the latch or leaking from the bonnet release. My best guess is the water enters from somewhere in the engine bay, perhaps through/behind the firewall, as there's no visible water trail? My knowledge of cars beyond the driving of them is very limited... So far the following has been tried: The driver's side front door has had its seals replaced. The plastic surround above the bonnet has been removed (along with the wiper arms) and drainage channels cleaned and blown through with compressed air Drainage channel in engine bay above the suspension mount, driver's side, has been cleaned out. So with that in mind, I'm crossing my fingers that some of you have suggestions. I'm worried about rusting through the footwell at this pace. Thanks.