I have noticed that when I open the petrol filler door the recess is partly full of water (much rain recently). It looks like the drain pipe is not working and I can't seem to clear the blockage by the usual method of pushing a piece of flexible wire down the tube. Anyone come across this before and anyone know how to get to it under the wheel arch? I assume the drain pipe must be kinked or pinched so preventing the water from draining away.

Has no one had this problem?

Has no one had this problem?

Can you put a tube from a bicycle pump or similar over it and try to blow the obstruction out?

Has no one had this problem?

Not me.

Has no one had this problem?

Not here either.

Would think if the pipe is kinked/distorted then it should be a warranty issue :wonder:

Only blockage problems with that particular drain I've come across are on diesels, were the fuel oil has mixed and congealed with dirt; fixed with white spirit.

TP

Can you put a tube from a bicycle pump or similar over it and try to blow the obstruction out?

Not a bad idea, but if the pipe is kinked or blocked and you apply pressure from above, there is a risk that you might blow the pipe off the filler surround. I would also suggest a visit to your dealer, though I'm pretty sure that to get to the back of the unit the whole of the O/s boot trim needs to be removed.

When his car was new I think it was Johann who had problems with the filler cap door that wouldn't release & interior trim removal was the only way for the dealer to sort it.

I think the problem has probably been there since new, Yeti is usually garaged so this has only come to light over Christmas when car was left out. I guess I will wait till I have the oil/filter changed in March (12 months) - despite garage telling me it is on variable servicing so no service needed before March 2014 - and have it fixed under warranty. I believe at least annual oil changes are worthwhile even though I am now only doing approx 10k per annum. Maybe could convert to fixed servicing but would still prefer superior long-life oil.

Not a bad idea, but if the pipe is kinked or blocked and you apply pressure from above, there is a risk that you might blow the pipe off the filler surround. I would also suggest a visit to your dealer, though I'm pretty sure that to get to the back of the unit the whole of the O/s boot trim needs to be removed.

When his car was new I think it was Johann who had problems with the filler cap door that wouldn't release & interior trim removal was the only way for the dealer to sort it.

I think the drain tube must be kinked because despite finally getting a smooth ended piece of wire through the tube to drain the water away it sealed again as soon as I pulled the wire out.