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[RobG]

   Hi, Hope someone out there can assist. The front passenger carpet on my Meega is soaking wet. I`ve noticed my coolant is low but not exceptionally so. When I lifted the carpet up underneath the glovebox there is a rounded cutout shape of soundproofing held to the bulkhead by a plastic push stud, this is soaking the "coolant" up like a sponge. Behind the soundproofing I can see a black steel container type shape. When I looked under the bonnet I could see a rust trail from the area of this container. Can somebody out there please advise what could be the problem. Many thanks,

[TheBoy]

Is there water in the well in front of pollen filter? If so, your scuttle drain is blocked and needs clearing

[RobG]

Thanks for the quick response. I`ll check first thing a.m. and post what I find. Let`s just hope it`s only that. Cheers.

[TheBoy]

Thanks for the quick response. I`ll check first thing a.m. and post what I find. Let`s just hope it`s only that. Cheers.

Don't forget, because if it is that, it may cause damage to the climate's fan controller, and that will be expensive

[RobG]

Won`t forget. First thing in the morning. Out of interest do you know what the "container" is behind the carpet?

[TheBoy]

Won`t forget. First thing in the morning. Out of interest do you know what the "container" is behind the carpet?

Not entirely sure what you mean - though I can't remember if I've ever looked under carpet there...

[RobG]

When the carpet is lifted back behind the glovebox you will see a piece of soundproofing held with a push/twist stud. Lift this and there is a cutout in the actual bulkhead where you can see the "container" it appears to be constucted from steel with a high gloss black finish.

[Andy B]

When the carpet is lifted back behind the glovebox you will see a piece of soundproofing held with a push/twist stud. Lift this and there is a cutout in the actual bulkhead where you can see the "container" it appears to be constucted from steel with a high gloss black finish.

I can't help either & I discovered the same problem last week in my front passenger foot well. If you find the cause of your leak I'd obviously be intersted to know. I haven't been back in my Omega since I dried it out - it might well be swimming again, as it's either rained or pi$$ed it down here!  

[Jay w]

that 'container i beleve is a fan unit for the heater unit.

the soundproofing you describe is a cover that hides everything behind the dash

[RobG]

Thanks for all the replies. As I said, I`ll check scuttle drain in the morning and post back.

[RobG]

Is there water in the well in front of pollen filter? If so, your scuttle drain is blocked and needs clearing

I`ve checked and the scuttle drain is blocked. There is quite a bit of water there. Where exactly is the drain as I`ve got my arm past the pollen filter but can`t feel or see anything.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Its right in the bottom just behind the cable assembly grommit, it exits in the engine bay on the passenger side chassis rail below the abs unit...

[hotel21]

A quick squirt with a power washer lance should clear it, if you don't fancy guddling at the outlet behind the front wheel.

(remember to duck to avoid the backspray, though!    )

[Jay w]

A quick squirt with a power washer lance should clear it, if you don't fancy guddling at the outlet behind the front wheel.

(remember to duck to avoid the backspray, though!    )

Mental note.......remember next time to get out of the way.....or get son to do it for me

[MickAP]

Ok had this problem on my facelift estate. The water is getting in past the seal on what you describe as the cut out up under and behind the glove box. The cause, the drain grommet which takes the rainwater away is blocked. You can access this by lifting away the plastic mesh grill just in front of the bulkhead, the bit where the wiper arm spindle passes through (passenger side). You need a torch and you will be able to see down there where water collects and should drain away. Mine was like a mini water holding tank, it was blocked and stank awful, been blocked for ages. I think what fills it up quickly if blocked is very heavy rain, and we have had some of that recently. Just poke a stick or get your hand in there and remove the debris.
I had to remove all of my carpets front and rear on that side then cut away carefully the sound deadning material to let it dry out properly. Beware on the facelift there are parts of the wiring loom that run under this matting  in  the passenger footwell, be careful with that stanley knife if you choose to cut it away for drying, best to as it starts to stink after a while.
Not sure whether it's the same on pre facelift models. Anyway keep checking to keep it clear of debris in future, especially if you park near trees bushes etc like me, all the crap gets down into this area and blocks it over time.


Mick