Opel Corsa - Water in the left door!

libranof1987 · 8th November 2010, 15:02

Of late, I have observed an unusual noise coming through the left door. Every time I swerve towards the right or brake hard, I can hear the sound of water gushing; something you'd hear if you jerked a horizontal bottle to and fro. I heard this noise after it had rained (the car is parked uncovered).

On checking further, I realized it was coming from the bottom of the left door frame!

As such, the window packing is tight so there is very little chance water could have entered from the gap between the packing and the window pane. Also, this is pretty recent. For the entire monsoon I did not encounter this problem.

Is there any other way water could have entered the door? And I also wonder how the water comes out since I do not see any visible vents or holes at the bottom of the door frame. Is there anything inside the door frame that could be damaged because of persistent water?

I'd like suggestions on how I can prevent water going in!

dhanushs · 8th November 2010, 15:10

Water WILL go in, but then, there are holes for draining them. Those must be blocked.

What car is it?.

planet_rocker · 8th November 2010, 15:12

what car is this? all cars usually come with a drain hole on the door bottom. the hole may remain open or covered with rubber boots (boots have holes as well).

muck around the holes usually prevents rain water from seeping out.

libranof1987 · 8th November 2010, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet_rocker

what car is this? all cars usually come with a drain hole on the door bottom. the hole may remain open or covered with rubber boots (boots have holes as well).

muck around the holes usually prevents rain water from seeping out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Water WILL go in, but then, there are holes for draining them. Those must be blocked.

What car is it?.

It's a Corsa..

To check if the holes are blocked, would I need to remove the door panel or can I unclog them from outside?

I'm surprised this is common, never experienced it with any other car1

Anyways, thanks! will check it tonight.

dhanushs · 9th November 2010, 02:33

Yes, this is common during the monsoons, and I think you can unclog them from outside.

libranof1987 · 1st December 2010, 14:41

Hi,

I took some pics of the door bottom; did not find any ducts as mentioned..

PS : Sorry for the terrible quality of the pics, my phone cam has lost its mind..

8th November 2010, 15:02	#1
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 8,196 Thanked: 20,626 Times	Opel Corsa - Water in the left door! Of late, I have observed an unusual noise coming through the left door. Every time I swerve towards the right or brake hard, I can hear the sound of water gushing; something you'd hear if you jerked a horizontal bottle to and fro. I heard this noise after it had rained (the car is parked uncovered). On checking further, I realized it was coming from the bottom of the left door frame! As such, the window packing is tight so there is very little chance water could have entered from the gap between the packing and the window pane. Also, this is pretty recent. For the entire monsoon I did not encounter this problem. Is there any other way water could have entered the door? And I also wonder how the water comes out since I do not see any visible vents or holes at the bottom of the door frame. Is there anything inside the door frame that could be damaged because of persistent water? I'd like suggestions on how I can prevent water going in!
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8th November 2010, 15:10	#2
dhanushs Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,450 Thanked: 11,514 Times	Water WILL go in, but then, there are holes for draining them. Those must be blocked. What car is it?.
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8th November 2010, 15:12	#3
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	what car is this? all cars usually come with a drain hole on the door bottom. the hole may remain open or covered with rubber boots (boots have holes as well). muck around the holes usually prevents rain water from seeping out.
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9th November 2010, 02:33	#5
dhanushs Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,450 Thanked: 11,514 Times	Yes, this is common during the monsoons, and I think you can unclog them from outside.
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1st December 2010, 14:41	#6
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 8,196 Thanked: 20,626 Times	Hi, I took some pics of the door bottom; did not find any ducts as mentioned.. PS : Sorry for the terrible quality of the pics, my phone cam has lost its mind.. Attached Thumbnails
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