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[TOOL]

after the recent storms found a puddle of water on the passenger side this morning and can't find how it got there,any ideas?
checked windows ect but just can't find where it came from  

[tunnie]

check the scuttle, there is a flap on the passenger side scuttle. It usually gets clogged with leaves, the drain is in the front passenger wheel well at the back, run the house though to make sure it runs smooth.

Scuttle must be kept clean, your fan controller is down there. If that fails, its an expensive repair.

[TOOL]

thanks for the quick reply  
I'll get on it tomorrow  

[tunnie]

good tip if you move the car put it on full right lock, means you can get you hand to the drain at the back. Yours should have a little rubber drain thing to angle it down, poke your finger up there and that should move the clog.

Get a hose, pop the flap to the scuttle (your pollen filter is down there too) you should see a hole at the bottom. Blast the hose though there so its clear  

Keep it clean too  

[bigall]

Do you have a sunroof ?If so  check lining between screen top and sunroof on passenger side also the lining covering the A frame at the side of the screen. If they are damp then the water is coming from the drain in the sunroof

[TheBoy]

As Tunnie says, the most likely culprit is blocked scuttle drain. Every time you open bonnet to check fluids (ie weekly), just lift the flap and check drain is clear.

Aslso, as stated, if you have Climate, your very expensive fan speed controller is in the path of the water coming in cabin, and it doesn't like getting wet!

And lastly, you will need to replace the pollen filter.

[veralum]

mine was as tunnie has said, this is very common on omegas. I found it easier to unblock it from underneath first as he has described cos you can't find the drain hole up top cos its full of water!, do as he says and just turn the wheel and wiggle the soft rubber thing and it will come straight out, be careful though, probably 5  or 6 litres of tinky water!

[TheBoy]

For others reading this thread with newer cars, it no longer drains through to wheel aperture, but straight down...

[TOOL]

all done   not the most pleasent job,got soaked LOL.
decided to use the poke your finger in it method  :)must have been a gallon in the scuttle,came out like Niagra falls  
thanks again for the tips  

[TheBoy]

all done   not the most pleasent job,got soaked LOL.
decided to use the poke your finger in it method  :)must have been a gallon in the scuttle,came out like Niagra falls  
thanks again for the tips  

Now keep it clean - everytime you open bonnet, just have a peek. Also, if you park under trees, be aware it may clog quicker than normal...