Where are the drain holes located on the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan?
2 Answers
The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has sunroof drain holes, air conditioning drain holes, engine compartment drain holes, door drain holes, and fuel tank drain holes. The locations of each type of drain hole are different, as detailed below: Sunroof drain holes: There is one drain hole in each of the four corners of the sunroof. They are easily visible when the sunroof is opened. Each small hole is connected to a hose that drains water through the A-pillars and C-pillars of the vehicle body. The sunroof drain holes should be checked and cleaned regularly to prevent rainwater from leaking into the car. Air conditioning drain hole: Located under the front passenger seat on the car chassis, a hose drains condensation water from the air conditioning system to the ground. Engine compartment drain holes: After lifting the wipers, you can find one drain hole on each side of the rain tray. Water is drained through these holes above the tires. Door drain holes: Located at the bottom of the door panels, each door has two drain holes to ensure rainwater can still drain if one gets blocked. Due to their low position close to the ground, these drain holes can easily get clogged when driving frequently on muddy roads. Accumulated water inside the door can cause rust. Fuel tank drain hole: Located inside the fuel filler cap, it allows drainage of any residual liquids after refueling.
When I first started driving the Golf Sportsvan, I encountered the issue of clogged drainage holes, which took me quite a while to resolve. The sunroof drainage holes are located at the four corners of the sunroof, near the edges, and can be cleaned by poking a small wire inside. The door drainage holes are at the bottom of each door, with small openings visible. There are also drainage holes near the rear door, sometimes located by the wheel arch. During rainy seasons, leaves can easily block these holes. If not cleaned in time, rainwater can leak into the car and corrode the parts. I make it a habit to check them regularly and use an air gun to blow them out for convenience. By the way, the air conditioning drainage hole is usually at the front right of the engine compartment, below the firewall. If it gets clogged, it can cause unpleasant odors inside the car. In short, these holes are quite hidden and require some effort to maintain, but you’ll get used to it over time.