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Old 11-12-2009, 07:51 PM
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Default Condensation in boot

Just opened me boot to find 1/4 inch of mildrew growing on the carpet!
The underside of the bootlid is heavilly condensated.
Any ideas?

I do have an amplifier in the boot but never had this trouble in any other car i've had...........
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Old 11-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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check to see if there is water sat under the spare wheel.
If so either the boot seal or more commonly the rear light clusters are leaking.
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Old 11-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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see any rust? Check the condition of the seals?
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Old 11-12-2009, 09:16 PM
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Could also be leaking through the boot spoiler....might be worth checking.
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Old 12-12-2009, 12:49 AM
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What about the compartment where the jack is kept, that usually fills with water
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Old 12-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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When you wash it, do you use a Jetwash? I find that sometimes the power from these just forces water in where it can.
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Old 12-12-2009, 09:57 AM
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mine normally has condensation in the boot lid, couldnt find any leaks or standing water so i guess its just normal?
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:02 AM
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Real lights & boot seal are the 2 common problems. had to replace my boot seal & reseal my lights
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Old 12-12-2009, 12:45 PM
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cleaned today, stripped out boot/spare etc and the wheel well was 3inches deep in water!
Drained it out,dried carpets n checked for leaks etc
Nothing obvious so will have to keep an eye on it
cheers for all advise nehows
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Old 12-12-2009, 01:12 PM
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cleaned today, stripped out boot/spare etc and the wheel well was 3inches deep in water!
Drained it out,dried carpets n checked for leaks etc
Nothing obvious so will have to keep an eye on it
cheers for all advise nehows
One thing mine had was a loose rear screen which leaked like a trooper, but I had a rattle noise as well so if you have the latter it might mean your window needs sorting.
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