Water Damage behind the Dash.

[Finan]

Hey guys.. long story short i've awoken this morning to my interior covered in snow thanks to a few little sh*ts that live in my estate.

Im afraid some snow has melted on the dash and the water is gone down the back of the vents.
I know i shouldnt start it.. but will the water that got down there cause any damage?

Police were involved but could do nothing. it seems its legal to open someones car door and chunk snow in there.

The Central locking isnt currently working, so the car was unlocked. So Please no questions about why it was unlocked.

Some of you may remember my other topics of damage to my car by neighbourhood kids.
-Smashed Window
-Rock Damage to Car
-Eggs in the Glovebox.

Sorry to go off topic.. im really pissed off.
So back to Topic.
Is there anything (wiring, plugs) behind the dash that water can damage.. and when should i tempt to start it.

Thank you..
-Stephen

 

[Seatmann]

I woudn't think the water would reach the clocks but I would check the fuse box.

 

[Big-Pete]

criminal damage, breaking and entering, vandalism, im pretty sure theres more oh malicious damage!

all arrestable offences.

 

[ather`s]

i think you 1st job is to sort out your central locking issues and make the car safe.

 

[Finan]

Yeah seeing as this is the 5th time there has been damage done to the car and police have none nothing, im going to go for Advice on legal info, as im sure this is Neglecence.

yeah, the whole car is soaked right now, its gonna take a while to dry
trust me athers C/L is the first thing im going to get fixed.

 

[pdh 14a]

It should be ok,when i bought my Altea it had a wet floor,and i mean soaking wet,it turned out to be a windscreen leak,so all of that had to pass behind the dash! if your really worried,get a small heater in there for an hour!
And sod legal advice,get a group of mates and a van,grab the kids bundle into the van and drop them off at the nearest mountain

 

[Ieuan-J]

It should be ok,when i bought my Altea it had a wet floor,and i mean soaking wet,it turned out to be a windscreen leak,so all of that had to pass behind the dash! if your really worried,get a small heater in there for an hour!
And sod legal advice,get a group of mates and a van,grab the kids bundle into the van and drop them off at the nearest mountain

haha plus 1 with the van/mountain idea

why dont you fit a clifford/toad/similar setup?

 

[Finan]

thanks guys, ive been so p*ssed off about this, i haven't gone out to see the car since it happened 2days ago.
i have to get up early in the morn to walk into town, i might check on the car and see the damage done.
should i try and start it?

i didnt even try and get out the snow left in it i was too furious.

 

[Cupra Kid]

trust me athers C/L is the first thing im going to get fixed.

F**K the car drying out grab em after dark, couple of swift blows in the stomach and take em on a ride far out of town and leave em. Don't care that their kids they should know right and wrong.

When we were being pricks as kids getting a kicking always made us move on to a new thing.

 

[ather`s]

exactly!!!

 

[crossedmike]

+ 2 on the van orrrr be spart hire a group of kids to kick the cr@p out the other kids then no evidence and a heater sounds good did u sort the window?

 

[cheesyquaver]

i used a heater in my clio Rsi mate. the sunroof seal was broken (common problem apparently). i left a leccy heater in there until the windows were propper steamed up. and then opened the windows to let all the air and water out(left it for about 2 hours) did this a few times and jobs a goodun.

 

[Finan]

Hey guys, yeah have it cleaned up the most i can, the snow has got into awkward spots

but the car isnt starting and it wont go into gear as its really stiff.
could this be from the snow.. or just the weather in general.
-10 last night :O

 

[cheesyquaver]

mate that water would have got into all the nooks and crannys, and the weather has frozen it solid(my clio handbrake didnt work lol) u need to get it started by bumnp starting it and then take it for a good ragging. get the engine nice and hot and all the heaters on and get all the water to evaporate. you got a plug socket outside? get the hair dryer out and get it under the gearstick gaiter. loosen it all up.

 

[Mythbuster]

Could be just the gearbox oil that's more stiff when cold than when warm... Seemed like mine was a bit stiff a few days ago too, that was at -2... Then again, it wasn't THAT stiff,

Maybe stupid question but did you check the battery already?... Maybe it's just gone flat because of the cold...

btw: I'd get a golfclub or baseball batt when it's been snowing again at a day those kids usually show up, and wait inside with a good view at the car and scare them sh*tless... Then again, I've never been good with kids...

 

[crossedmike]

drop me a £50 note ill get it sorted hhaha

 

[ather`s]

id want more than £50 mike! he is in ireland. cost you that to get there and think of all the pikey`s you may or may not meet on the way home??

 

[crossedmike]

id want more than £50 mike! he is in ireland. cost you that to get there and think of all the pikey`s you may or may not meet on the way home??

woow woow woow ireland pikeys and fuel in a 20vt omg sorry my rates have increased erm call it a round £5000 and its sorted

 

[Finan]

woow woow woow ireland pikeys and fuel in a 20vt omg sorry my rates have increased erm call it a round £5000 and its sorted

haha, i'll give you the directions to avoid all pikeys


as for the battery, had a mechanic up this morning, he threw on the booster and still wouldnt start, i asked did i need a new battery he said no.
yet he told me dad that i do.

??

i duno whats happening, its annoying me now, i really need a car this time of year. :|

may save up and buy a cheap wee run about and forget the ibiza :|

 

[crossedmike]

so let me check it doesnt turn over any more just lights flash
mecanic claims u dont need a battery then tells ur dad you do
did you have problems befroe as in turning over ? are pipes frozen ?

id check the battery swap from another car saves buying one then if not check the coil pack as wen damp there shatttt if that fails then maybe starter motor

dont think it the crank as would try turn over