Water from rain
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From: Luanda
06 Mercedes C55, 03 S55
Water from rain
Hi friends,
I own an S55, and few days we had heavy rain. I left the car out of garage, and when I went to clean the car I found a lot of water on the rear seat, passanger side, where the fuse box is located. I removed all water and dry the carpet. My question is how could the rain got inside if the car was properly closed? And if there´s a solution to prevent this in future.
Rgds,
G
I own an S55, and few days we had heavy rain. I left the car out of garage, and when I went to clean the car I found a lot of water on the rear seat, passanger side, where the fuse box is located. I removed all water and dry the carpet. My question is how could the rain got inside if the car was properly closed? And if there´s a solution to prevent this in future.
Rgds,
G
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Hi friends,
I own an S55, and few days we had heavy rain. I left the car out of garage, and when I went to clean the car I found a lot of water on the rear seat, passanger side, where the fuse box is located. I removed all water and dry the carpet. My question is how could the rain got inside if the car was properly closed? And if there´s a solution to prevent this in future.
Rgds,
G
I own an S55, and few days we had heavy rain. I left the car out of garage, and when I went to clean the car I found a lot of water on the rear seat, passanger side, where the fuse box is located. I removed all water and dry the carpet. My question is how could the rain got inside if the car was properly closed? And if there´s a solution to prevent this in future.
Rgds,
G
If you look down in there in the way bottom you will see a small reed like valve that is clogged up. The best thing to do is get a long stick and poke it clean straight down. Now the only problem is that water you already took in may have already done the damage. If the rear fuse box gets wet it will probably cause problems. Good luck.
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2005 S500
Hi friends,
I own an S55, and few days we had heavy rain. I left the car out of garage, and when I went to clean the car I found a lot of water on the rear seat, passanger side, where the fuse box is located. I removed all water and dry the carpet. My question is how could the rain got inside if the car was properly closed? And if there´s a solution to prevent this in future.
Rgds,
G
I own an S55, and few days we had heavy rain. I left the car out of garage, and when I went to clean the car I found a lot of water on the rear seat, passanger side, where the fuse box is located. I removed all water and dry the carpet. My question is how could the rain got inside if the car was properly closed? And if there´s a solution to prevent this in future.
Rgds,
G
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Maybe your right. I just reread it and it says "on" the seat so maybe the water came from the sunroof drain? I assumed earlier that they had water on the floor in the fuse box, my bad.
Last edited by DRTYLNDY; Jan 10, 2011 at 06:14 PM.
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From: Luanda
06 Mercedes C55, 03 S55
Sorry guys, it was mistake from me. In fact the water was sitting under the rear seat, just where the floor mat is placed. I removed all water, and left it for a couple of days hopping it could dry out, but now when I try to start the car, it just doesn´t start... I noticed that once I plug in the battery the stop lights stay on all the time, even after I close the car(this is why I disconnect the battery). Is there anything else on this compartment besides the fuse box, that could be damaged?
rgds,
g
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g
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2005 S55, 2002 E430, 2007 CLK350, 2006 SL55, 2003 SL55
I have heard that there are several control boxes under the rear seat...I hope it didne get that deep or they are probably wet.. and Big bucks (thousands) to replace.
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From: Luanda
06 Mercedes C55, 03 S55
they worst happen, and I had to replace the rear SAM as well as the fuse box... total cost, $800... anyway, at least my benz is back in business. one question. My car uses 265-40R19 rear... its hard to find tires with this ref... my question, can I use 275-35R19 instead? thanks
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2005 S55, 2002 E430, 2007 CLK350, 2006 SL55, 2003 SL55
You can put any tire you want on the car as long as you dont get contact with the suspension or body...the rears will be more forgiving than the fronts due to no steering issiues...If they are closeto the originals...go for it.
Mike
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