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Old 02-01-2008, 08:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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96 E320 weird problem

hey everyone ok im having this reallyyy wierd issue this started happening a couple months ago i left the car out in the snow for a couple of days and ever since then whenever it rains i get water drops all over the rear window in the inside and also the inside of the sunroof and its got that wet smell in the car and then i started noticing white stuff coming from the holes on the rear left seat i put some pictures to show what it looks like and lots of moisture in the sides of the inside of the doors does anyone have anyyyy idea why this is happening ive jus had way to many problems with this car any help would be really apreciated thanks alot
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Old 02-01-2008, 08:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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and also the white stuff on the seat just wipe it off with a napkin but it keeps coming back thanks
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Old 02-01-2008, 08:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
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looks like manifestation of mildew. cause? hard to tell, but based simply on
what you have identified, condensation, leakage, gasket failure, plugged drain
vents....

try covering rear seat with plastic and see if it has collected drippings off the window/sunroof etc
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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yikes, thats NASTY.

You need to check your rear window and sunroof seals ASAP
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Old 02-02-2008, 12:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
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the rear window and the sunroof seals seems ok to me but there is moisture around the sunroof seals should i just take it to a mechanic and show it to them?
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Old 02-02-2008, 12:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Per raymond

check all the drain lines.
Then pull up the carpet in the trunk and look for water,and also check under the seat by the battery for standing water.Get on it now,that mildew will take over and ruin that puppy
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Old 02-02-2008, 01:07 PM   #7 (permalink)
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ive checked everything and i dont see any water and rite now theres lots of condensation on the windows and the sunroof and the nasty wet smell wich is pretty gross
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Old 02-02-2008, 01:48 PM   #8 (permalink)
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my hunch is that it's well beyond your level of skill now and you should be
consulting with your insurance company or dealer for recommendation as
to how to proceed insofar (moisture/mildew abatement). each day you
leave this undone and the problem is magnified exponentially. i'm guess
that you have water damage which is into the hundreds if not thousands
of dollars. get off the computer and call someone....now.
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:05 PM   #9 (permalink)
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my hunch is that it's well beyond your level of skill now and you should be
consulting with your insurance company or dealer for recommendation as
to how to proceed insofar (moisture/mildew abatement). each day you
leave this undone and the problem is magnified exponentially. i'm guess
that you have water damage which is into the hundreds if not thousands
of dollars. get off the computer and call someone....now.
thousands easy.

That rear seat is toast.
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:52 PM   #10 (permalink)
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THat could probably be solved by a simple chlorox. . . Mix with water and apply inside , out of leather but avoid metal parts. can cause rust. I hope it helps.
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