Hi folks,
Just this winter, I've noticed a massive build-up of condensation inside my 2013 Mazda 6. Leaving it on the driveway overnight means that in the mornings, the interior of the windscreen is covered with water - enough to soak up more than a couple of sponges/chamois!
But that's just where it started ... wait for it ...
Opening the boot one day, I thought hello, the boot covering appears damp. Lifting it up, I find a pool of water in the wheel well. Hmm, now look at the side wells which are usually covered with a plastic 'odds-and-ends' tray on both left and right sides of the boot. Boom - half full of water!
So I cleaned it all out, left boot to air. Bought one of these desiccant bags from Halfords which did help in drying the boot as well the interior out (recommended!). Next weekend, take another look and guess what - the same quantities of water back in and dampness all round the boot. Noticed the seats getting affected as well, some spores of mould are forming
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One garage I rang suggested it might be coming from the indicator lamp housings; Google says rubber seals might be faulty. All in all, seems a detective job to figure out where the water is originating from.
Posting here to see if this is a known Mazda issue, or if there's anyone with experience of troubleshooting this kind of problem ... grateful for any insights. Will attempt to attach pics as replies as attachment file size is limited to 1Mb
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