ManchesterC4S

Hi Gents,

Can anyone please help?

I have a 2002 RHD 996 C4S (no sunroof). I have found that the seat carpet under the leather pad on the rear seat is getting wet. I have searched on here but the constant reference is to possible blockage of the sunroof drainage channels but I am assuming that as I have no sunroof these drains will not be in place?

Can anyone else suggest anything. The rear footwell carpet appears to be dry as does the door bottom carpet on the same side. It just seems the rear seat "well" is getting wet.

ANy ideas gratefully received. Cheers!

Hardback

There are drains in the engine bay as well i think. Look for the rubber gasket/boot and push through or remove any debris.

logray

RTS mount points leaking somehow into cabin?

Pac996

There are drains in the sunroof area also. Look for the PET pdf file with catalog spelled katalog. Er search using the term "pet katalog" sheeze try this.
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...8&fr=yfp-t-701

Then look for the diagram of the roof parts and see where the drain tubes are.

ManchesterC4S

Hi, what does RTS stand for? Thanks

Thanks for the Kataog file,doesn't seem to show the roof parts though.

Cheers

Zookie

"Roof Transport System", Inspect your Roof Rack Points, Four of them

C4CRNA

the rear seat "well" is getting wet, under the leather.


I'm thinking leaky back or side window?
Is it out in the rain?? or in a Garage.

rideau

Remove the battery cover and look for the drains on either side. I can't remember exactly how many but believe there are 4 of them. Remove the rubber inserts and flush (drains through chassis). If you have compressed air, that works very well.
My mechanic told me that water can work its way into the rear compartment if these drains aren't kept clear.
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R1_Pete

Hi.
Sorry for the threadjack/resurrection!
I have the same issue as the OP.. with a non-sunroof C2. Water in rear seat well, and footwell. Door seals and membrane were done but still appearing after the heavy rains we had.

Ive seen loads of posts re sunroof drains, but i have no sunroof. Was wondering if the OP got to the bottom of it?

Or if anyone has a diagram of the drains in a non-sunroof coupe 996? Do the RTS points drain out via tubes in a similar fashion to the sunroof drains?

Cheers,
Pete

C4CRNA

The OP ( 2 poster) is gone and probably won't be back.
Is the AC drain draining ?
Try recomnedation #8 above.

Hardback

use search next time and you would find... drain schematic. good, luck with your issue...

R1_Pete

Thanks, I am not sure of that. Would the AC drain into the rear of the car?

R1_Pete

Cheers Hardback..

As per the OP, and my post the car in question doesnt have a sun-roof, and my question was if the RTS had similar drain tubes. I did google and have that schematic..but it doesnt seem to link with the RTS so wasnt sure.

Appreciate the tip though.

Pete

R1_Pete

Just rang my local porsche centre there and they say there are no drain tubes from the RTS? Seems odd to me as they clearly are openings..

Think it may be a faulty window seal or something..
Will strip out the back seats and trim over the weekend and take a look, maybe pour water and see if I can spot it.

If/when (if isnt an option!) I find it ill take some pictures and post an update. Seems common enough so might be useful to someone else.

Thanks again guys,
Peter

Hardback

Did you locate the drains in the engine bay?