Passenger back seat floor wet, no sunroof. C30 2008

Mikele82 · Post by **Mikele82** » 16 Dec 2023, 13:35

Any idea why would back seat floor be soaking wet?
no sunroof on this C30 2008.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 16 Dec 2023, 17:23

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Check the rear side glass seals or the antenna on top. Water could also be coming from the rear hatch seal. Dry the entire area and use a leaf blower to remove any dampness and then use a hose to see how fast and or where it may potentially be coming in. Is the spare tire well wet also?
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Mikele82 · Post by **Mikele82** » 16 Dec 2023, 18:20

Thanks,
rear tire area seems dry, seal look ok.
I read somewhere some bumper bushing is a culprit, but I cant figure which and how to access.

crazycat · Post by **crazycat** » 16 Dec 2023, 19:00

Is the front carpet dry? Could be a/c drain. Cowl vent? Front windshield pinch/lap weld seam? It might be really wet under the carpet. A thick molded foam layer is attached to the back of the waterproof carpet backing. My foam was holding a few gallons of water while my carpet seemed dry. Can you remove a couple trim pieces and peel the back carpet up any all?

Mikele82 · Post by **Mikele82** » 16 Dec 2023, 21:54

OH wow, big foam under the carpet, ill tri to get to it in the morning and see.
Front carpet is dry. ive been running a humidifier today, got out about a litter of water out things are not damp as before.
Hope i can solve before the next rainy days

Post by **volvolugnut** » 17 Dec 2023, 08:03

Door and truck seals can be checked with a thick strip of paper or plastic. Close the door on the paper strip and then slide the strip in, out, and side ways to find the area of no resistance and maybe the leak.
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Post by **MoVolvos** » 18 Dec 2023, 21:07

Mikele82 wrote: ↑16 Dec 2023, 18:20 Thanks,
rear tire area seems dry, seal look ok.
I read somewhere some bumper bushing is a culprit, but I cant figure which and how to access.

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If you aren't able to find it use some blue tape around the 2 back side glass before it rains. Glass shops use the blue painters tape to help hold the glass during curing of the sealants. Won't leave much residue. Do this for the antenna on top of the roof also. Could also wax the area before taping to help with potential tape residue.
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