Now we're hitting the first bit of bad weather since taking ownership of my Blackline I've started to notice a couple of the unique features of the hatch!

 

Firstly it's ability to shower everything in the boot when you open it after/during a bit of a downpour. I've seen that a rear window seal from a Corsa B helps with this as it's the water that sits in the gap between the window and the section of boot with spoiler. Trip to the scrappy is in order me thinks.

 

Secondly I've noticed one of the bungs in the boot is letting water in to the spare wheel well slightly. As it's just a trickle I can imagine it only occurs when I've opened the boot and the water is channelled down. I don't have a picture but it's on the left as you look at the picture below and on the back wall.

 

There is a loom coming from the one on the right hand side although this doesn't appear to be leaking.

 

I'm hoping the water ingress doesn't have anything to do with the boot lighting that I've found to be temperamental. The car doesn't recognise the boot is open as I can't see it on the Maxidot. After a minute or so they come on all be it with one requiring a little tap.

 

 

Edited 28 June, 20178 yr by CookieMonster87

open the boot slowly and it should channel the water away or drop the rear seats and go in from the rear doors (depending on what you're putting in of course)

 

bang some clear sealant around the bungs that'll sort any water coming through then go round your windows with a cleaner and fog x to stop any steaming from water already in the car.

 

Strange about the maxidot, check the boot release switch isn't corroded or isn't damaged same for the lights

Mine did the same with water pooling at the lowest points after it had come in from opening the boot. If you put a bit of sealent in the channel ends at the bottom of the boot window it stops it pouring into the boot when you open it. 

 

As for the inside windows fogging good luck with it. Even the slightest bit of moisture brought into the car on your clothing would have my windows fogging up. Dealers weren't interested and ended up having to use two demister bags to absorb the moisture otherwise it's waiting and waiting for the screens to clear. Even more fun in the winter when you have ice inside the windscreen. Glad to be rid of the car now.

Best way to reduce misting on the windows is to use the air-con. Many people forget that you can reduce the humidity in the car by switching on the air con, even in winter with temperature set high. I clear the front windows this way on wet days when rain has got into the car on wet clothes.

Some people think, wrongly, that they will get cold air out if the aircon is switched on but humidity control works at all temperature setting as long as the aircon is on.

I haven't really had any misting issues and when the front window does steam up I usually clear it with the front window setting on the air con (not the max button).

 

Are the boot lights and release switch easily accessible?

Aircon was on but it still struggled to clear the windows.

A few threads on the problem with misting

 

 

Here is the offending plastic grommet. Turns out it doesn't actually cover anything so will replace with a rubber one instead.

 

 

If you're referring to the one with paint markings on, it's for the towbar electrics. 

9 hours ago, CWARD said:

If you're referring to the one with paint markings on, it's for the towbar electrics. 

 

Thats the one. I won't be fitting a towbar so that'll be getting a new rubber grommet and some sealant!

You could probably just apply sealant to that bung if it's lose. I'm surprised if was that is leaking as it is tucked up high behind the bumper. If you dry the area off and apply talcum powder above and below the bung you'll if water is coming from higher up and collecting around the bung as runs down into the boot. 

BTW the outer flange on the tow bar bung is usually larger than the inner one to keep it water tight.

 

This may be worth investigating too

 

Edited 29 June, 20178 yr by CWARD

I'm going to cut a couple of holes in the bottom of the seal later.