Korkster Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I need some help...last day or so as I drive I can hear water swirling around in the car somewhere... When I turn in rear view I can see splashes of water in the road... When I park I can see the water dripping...hopefully a couple of pics attached. What I've also noticed is that the back doors sills when you open the door are moist... Is there a plug or something I can pull underneath the car to allow water out or is it a trip to dealers? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 There should be drain holes in the bottom of the doors, first port of call is to find them, and make sure they aren't blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkster Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks Tipex...I'll get back on hands and knees tomorrow to find the drainage hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whimsical_chris Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 A friend with a Passat had issues with a drain under the wondscreen blocking and then shorting out the alarm system. He described it as a bulkhead that ran across the car under the windscreen and that it was a known issue with Passats. Guessing its probably going to be the same with A4s. Or at least the water build up if not the electrical issue. I have noticed after heavy rainfall the noise in mine. but this settles down after a few turns. It does sound like its coming from the front as opposed to the doors, but its tricky to say for sure. After a commute I sometimes see water on the last turn into the car park as well, but I think this is from the air-con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkster Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Ah cheers Chris I'll go take a look and make sure there's no leaves etc blocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge786 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Put your hand down sides of the battery in the battery compartment, you may find it is flooded in there, if so, there is two drain points which are blocked, one under battery and other under the brake servo. Some remove them (including the Audi dealers) other clean them out. The drain points are also known as Drain Bladders, Drain Valves, Drain Tubes, One way valves, water drain valves, and plenum chamber. Cheers Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkster Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Sarge thank you as well...at the moment whatever water was stuck is out...so will keep an eye on all this... Appreciate all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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