Water in Running board of my Zen

amtak · 10th June 2008, 14:41

Guys, like last year, water has again entered the running board of my Zen due to some water logged area i had to drive through. I tried to clean the drain holes which are there below the running board so that the water can come out. However, its is still there and not coming out. Please help me to get it out as I don't want it to get rusted.

Thanks!

Jaggu · 10th June 2008, 14:55

Remove the carpet fully and let it dry outside after washing it, meanwhile wash the inside of the car and wipe it clean (floor area), allow it to dry. You have to remove the seats and gear lever console for the same.

kpzen · 10th June 2008, 15:02

The car's floor is flooded or the running board ???

amtak · 10th June 2008, 15:31

Its the running board. Water did not enter inside the car.

thirst4torque · 10th June 2008, 19:33

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Originally Posted by amtak

Its the running board. Water did not enter inside the car.

That is only possible if there is a hole in the running board somewhere. You will have to eliminate the source otherwise it will create more problems.

amtak · 11th June 2008, 11:54

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Originally Posted by thirst4torque

That is only possible if there is a hole in the running board somewhere. You will have to eliminate the source otherwise it will create more problems.

AFAIK, there are 2 holes on either side of the running board for the water to drain out. I went to the service station and got the clogged water out.

theodore_ftw · 11th June 2008, 12:13

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Originally Posted by amtak

AFAIK, there are 2 holes on either side of the running board for the water to drain out. I went to the service station and got the clogged water out.

Did they offer you any solution to the problem? I hope the water is not entering through the drain holes themselves! If it is then it might a good idea to probably seal it off to avoid water coming in.

Jaggu · 11th June 2008, 13:12

lol i mis read your post

sorry.

Pressure wash helps to clear of the muck, leaves etc that get stranded and block the drainage provision for running board.

thirst4torque · 11th June 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by amtak

AFAIK, there are 2 holes on either side of the running board for the water to drain out. I went to the service station and got the clogged water out.

I hope they are sealed by a cap? Blowing air through the holes might help in drying the water. But I am not sure how effective it will be, you can give it a try.

10th June 2008, 14:41	#1
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Water in Running board of my Zen Guys, like last year, water has again entered the running board of my Zen due to some water logged area i had to drive through. I tried to clean the drain holes which are there below the running board so that the water can come out. However, its is still there and not coming out. Please help me to get it out as I don't want it to get rusted. Thanks!
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10th June 2008, 14:55	#2
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	Remove the carpet fully and let it dry outside after washing it, meanwhile wash the inside of the car and wipe it clean (floor area), allow it to dry. You have to remove the seats and gear lever console for the same.
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10th June 2008, 15:02	#3
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	The car's floor is flooded or the running board ???
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10th June 2008, 15:31	#4
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Its the running board. Water did not enter inside the car.
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Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	lol i mis read your post sorry. Pressure wash helps to clear of the muck, leaves etc that get stranded and block the drainage provision for running board.
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