You have noticed that your CUPRA FORMENTOR is taking on water, but it is sometimes difficult to know the source of the leak.

However, this can be annoying because cars now have electronic elements, therefore water could damage these systems. In addition, the presence of humidity in your CUPRA FORMENTOR can produce mold inside your vehicle, which can be harmful to your health and damage the interior of your CUPRA FORMENTOR more quickly (rust, etc.).




Interesting to know: If you are ever the victim of bad weather which has submerged your car, in this case it will be recognized as irreparable when the water has risen to the height of the seat. If not in other water damage the insurance companies will require repairs to be made to your CUPRA FORMENTOR.




Indeed, there are various reasons when it is contaste that water enters your automobile. With this article we will help you first of all to identify the symptoms of water infiltration in your CUPRA FORMENTOR . Then in a second step we will tell you the possible causes of water infiltration in your CUPRA FORMENTOR . Finally we will suggest you solutions to repair infiltrations in your CUPRA FORMENTOR.

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Identify the symptoms of water infiltration in your CUPRA FORMENTOR

To understand the origin of the infiltrations in your CUPRA FORMENTOR, you will first have to examine the clues.


The climatic conditions in which you use your CUPRA FORMENTOR

To begin with, it is useful to know if the leak occurred after bad weather. Indeed in the case where there was no rain in the days preceding the degradation, in this case it generally implies that it comes from the mechanism of your CUPRA FORMENTOR.

So there will surely be a component to replace or renovate. We will explain to you later what may be the source.


The smell of liquid seeping into your CUPRA FORMENTOR

Check for the smell of fluid coming from the leak. If it smells like mildew, it means water. Otherwise it can also smell of industrial liquid like that of windshield washer fluid.
Also check if the fluid is hot it can be a good test to know if the leak comes from the radiator.


The place where seeps into your CUPRA FORMENTOR

Finally identify if the infiltrated liquid is on the driver's or passenger's side or in the back of your vehicle. This will help locate any possible causes of the leak in your CUPRA FORMENTOR.

Possible causes of infiltration in your CUPRA FORMENTOR

There are 3 main types of problems caused by fluid getting inside your CUPRA FORMENTOR.

The drain gutters on your CUPRA FORMENTOR are clogged

As with your roof, if the gutters of your vehicle are blocked in this case, this will prevent the water from draining properly during bad weather and thus cause water infiltration.
To understand if your problem comes from there.

Look at the level of the windshield, if the windshield bay is filled with plants in this case it is a good indicator. But also if your water infiltration problem is in the trunk, see if when you open it the upper part is also full of leaves in this case this could be the source of your problem.


In this situation, the fluid entering your vehicle should be cold water and may be in several places depending on the blocked gutter.

A sealing problem on your CUPRA FORMENTOR

You notice that the vehicle is taking water through the openings: door, window, windshield… So this could be due to a sealing problem.

It is important to note that your CUPRA FORMENTOR includes a large number of seals in order to precisely anticipate infiltration problems.
However with wear, temperature changes (hot cold), the rubber of the latter ends up being damaged, it becomes stiffer, cracks and therefore can cause rainwater infiltration inside. your CUPRA FORMENTOR.


Then you should observe that the liquid is cold water and is located near the openings. Also in this situation you will quickly see damaged seals.

An internal leak on your CUPRA FORMENTOR

The last possibility is a leak in your CUPRA FORMENTOR. This turns out to be more problematic because you will most often have to go to a professional to repair the malfunction.

The liquid has a peculiar smell

This may be due to a bad connection of the pipes intended for the windscreen washer fluid. To make sure that the problem comes from there, turn on your windshield wipers. If there is not too much liquid and you notice liquid on your parcel shelf or on the dashboard, then it is likely that the dedicated pipe is incorrectly connected.

The liquid has no smell but it is hot

Then if you notice that the liquid is hot in this situation it generally implies that the leak comes from the radiator.

Fluid is coming out of the vent of my CUPRA FORMENTOR

Finally, if you notice fine drops coming out of the vents of your CUPRA FORMENTOR, in this case the problem is caused by poor evacuation of the condensation from the air conditioning.
You have the possibility to examine the malfunction when you turn on the air conditioning (the drops appear) and turn off the air conditioning (wait a little while and the drops do not reappear) on your CUPRA FORMENTOR.

Solutions to repair infiltrations in your CUPRA FORMENTOR

Once you have been able to make a diagnosis why your CUPRA FORMENTOR is taking on water, we will help you to repair this malfunction.

How to unclog the gutters of my CUPRA FORMENTOR


In order to prevent further water infiltration into your CUPRA FORMENTOR, we recommend that you give it a high-flow jet of water each season (karcher) to remove all the plants. In this way the water will be able to flow well during future bad weather. So it will not infiltrate your vehicle. This is important in the late season with the falling leaves, but also in the spring because of the pollen.

How to change the door seals of my CUPRA FORMENTOR


In the event that the seals of your CUPRA FORMENTOR have become too worn and are causing infiltrations in your car, we are going to present you with several solutions.


Depending on the model, the joints can be glued or clipped.

  • 1st solution may be to glue a portion of the damaged seal with windshield glue. To do this, properly clean the part before gluing. Apply the glue properly, then close the door of your vehicle for 1 hour so that the glue sets well.

  • Second technique, you can also replace the seal yourself. For this, be careful to order a gasket with good quality rubber, otherwise it will surely wear out faster and cause infiltration again. In this situation, to replace the door seal, it is generally necessary to unclip the plastic part located near the seat. Once removed you just have to unclip the gasket. Dust off the support then re-clip the new seal. Remember to connect the two ends well by integrating the longer part into the shorter part. Then replace the plastic support.

Finally, we recommend that you regularly maintain the seals of your CUPRA FORMENTOR. To do this, it's very easy, just apply vegetable glycerin using a brush on all the joints of your CUPRA FORMENTOR. This technique is safe for you because it is a natural product, and it will not damage your vehicle's paint.

How to repair an internal leak in my CUPRA FORMENTOR


Finally, if the leak comes from a component of your CUPRA FORMENTOR. Whether it's the radiator, air conditioning or other, we recommend that you go to a professional. Indeed, to reach the places to be replaced, handling is difficult without the appropriate tools.

In particular because it is often necessary to disassemble certain parts. And moreover the mechanic will also be able to diagnose if this has generated other internal faults on your CUPRA FORMENTOR.


Note that the price for an air conditioning repair in a large brand will cost at least 68 euros per hour depending on the problems with your CUPRA FORMENTOR.




Now normally you know identify the origin of the water in your CUPRA FORMENTOR and you are able to perform the steps to repair this water infiltration in your CUPRA FORMENTOR.