water under seat solved!

[E Kaplan]

For readers of this forum who notice wet carpet and have open drains, here is another item to check. If you open the convertible top half way, you will see fabric from the top snaps into 2 plastic holders. This allows proper flow of water from the top to each of the rear drains. If the fabric is not inserted correctly, water will flow into the padding behind the carpet behind the driver and passager seat and eventually under each seat. This was the problem I was having. No more problems after simply snapping the top back into proper position. Thought people with wet carpets might be interested.

Eric K

[Lil bastard]

Good discovery ! I have to go and check mine. Thanks

[RobZ]

That is good info. It also reminded me to clean out all my drains today.

[Cloudsurfer]

I know exactly what you are talking about, however I did not know it was so instrumental in terms of its role in maintaining proper water drainage.

Patrick

[jmatta]

I was aware of the two plastic clips, as you mentioned, but I have another problem; the one on the driver's side of the car is broken off. I purchased (actually, the dealer gave it to me) another one, but upon installation, I see the stud this sits on is actually broken off. I guess I have a couple of options; my car is garaged at all times and rarely sees rain, so I could do nothing. Option two would be to drill out the old stud and put a bolt through to hold the clip. It's funny, I didn't notice this as I don't put the top in service position very often.

[E Kaplan]

I would figure out some way to attach the convertible top to the drivers side clip. This was the clip that was disconnected on my car which caused the water leak under the carpet.

Eric

[flyingpenguin]

After a few days on severe downpours here in Holland with upto an inch of water collecting under the seats, I followed advice here and checked drains, correct positioning of the rear apron and tonneau cover gasket seals. All appeared in good order.. but the problem persisted.
Removed the entire soft top assembly (surprisingly uncomplicated) and after a bit of digging around found the two culprits:
Driver side: somebody before me poked a hole in the funnel directly underneath the drain point in the foam collection pan (the one that directs water into the drain tube). Thus allowing water to find a path to the lowest point in the car, ie. the pan under the seat. Luckily no electronics damaged.
Passenger side: A piece of foam about the size of a quarter had been punched out from the collection pan directly underneath the soft top base plate.
Also found a couple of other minor tares, all of which were resealed with gasket goop. Same for the funnel on the driver side.

Removed the seats and dried out the foam as much as possible with towels and have a couple of fans blowing from underneath the carpet, so problem should be solved.

[scottmar]

I'm trying to figure out what this last post is referring to when they mention fabric from the convertible top snapping into 2 plastic holders. Can someone post a picture of this to show the detail. There is a flap of vinyl fabric that has a plastic channel attached to the back edge and runs side to side for about 48 inches. I dont see where this attaches. Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks
Scott

[ndfrigi]

check this youtube and forward to around 1:40 time

https://youtu.be/sEH9xRWcUXA

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by scottmar

I'm trying to figure out what this last post is referring to when they mention fabric from the convertible top snapping into 2 plastic holders. Can someone post a picture of this to show the detail. There is a flap of vinyl fabric that has a plastic channel attached to the back edge and runs side to side for about 48 inches. I dont see where this attaches. Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks
Scott

I'm not at home so don't have access to my Boxster stuff but... the front edge of the apron attaches to the top under the window with a rubber molding. My problem is I can't get the molding to fit into place... I think the rubber is too old and hard. The rear of the apron I think has a plastic rail along the edge that fits into the clips on the rear bulkhead above the engine cover. Any video on putting the top into the service position should show these hooks.

[bcrdukes]

Not to steal the thunder of this thread, but when I wash my car, or when there's a heavy downpour, my driver side seat belt gets wet. Any leads on this what causes this and how to remedy? Thanks in advance.

[FoFoJoe]

Does the top or bottom of your seat belt get wet? Like by your shoulder or by the carpet?

[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by FoFoJoe

Does the top or bottom of your seat belt get wet? Like by your shoulder or by the carpet?

I've noticed the lap and shoulder portion of the seat belt are wet after washing the car or a big down pour. I haven't checked or noticed if the entire seatbelt gets wet or not (I should check next time.)

Carpet is not wet as I've checked every time. I've even tried clearing the drain holes using a trombone/trumpet snake brush. I think water is falling into the cup where the seat belt is, over flowing, and dumping on to the seat belt but I'm not 100% certain yet.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

I've noticed the lap and shoulder portion of the seat belt are wet after washing the car or a big down pour. I haven't checked or noticed if the entire seatbelt gets wet or not (I should check next time.)

Carpet is not wet as I've checked every time. I've even tried clearing the drain holes using a trombone/trumpet snake brush. I think water is falling into the cup where the seat belt is, over flowing, and dumping on to the seat belt but I'm not 100% certain yet.

With the car completely dry... have someone sit inside while you hose it. They can look for the entry point. Voila.