Where is the drainage outlet of the Sagitar's door located?
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The drainage outlet of the Volkswagen Sagitar is located at the bottom of the door. By removing the rubber strip at the bottom of the door, you can see the drainage outlet, which effectively drains rainwater out of the car, keeping the interior dry. Due to the low position of the drainage holes, vehicles that frequently drive on muddy roads may find these holes clogged with mud. During car maintenance, it's important to check these drainage holes. If water accumulates inside the door, it can lead to corrosion, and excessive water ingress may damage components such as the window regulator and audio system. If the drainage holes inside the car become clogged, you can use a hard object like a wire to unclog them. However, be careful during the cleaning process to avoid damaging the door seals. The Volkswagen Sagitar is a compact car under FAW-Volkswagen. Taking the 2021 Sagitar as an example, its body dimensions are 4753 mm in length, 1800 mm in width, and 1462 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2731 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. The 2021 Sagitar is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 85 kW and a maximum torque of 175 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension.
The door drainage holes are actually located in the most easily overlooked spots we encounter daily when opening and closing car doors. I've driven my Sagitar for six or seven years, and I remember once after a heavy rain, there was a sloshing sound inside the door. Later, I discovered it was because the drainage holes at the bottom edge of the door panel were clogged. To be specific, each of the four doors has two small holes about the size of mung beans at the very bottom—the front doors near the hinges and the rear doors right below the speakers. You can gently poke them open with the tip of a key, but never use an iron wire as it might puncture the waterproof membrane. Remember to check them before the rainy season. Once, I neglected this, and the window regulator got corroded by rusty water, costing me over 800 yuan to replace it.
Last week, I just helped my sister clean the drainage holes on her Sagitar. The location is super easy to find—just crouch down and look along the bottom edge of the door. Those small gaps hidden in the middle of the plastic sealing strips are the drainage holes. A special reminder: the rear door drainage holes are prone to getting clogged with cookie crumbs from child seats. I remember one time when picking up my kid from school, water had pooled inside the passenger door and even flooded the floor mat. Turned out the drainage hole was blocked by a sticker. When cleaning, use a soft-bristle brush; hard objects can scratch the paint.
