[dgem]

Hi all,
I was mocking up the wiring for a wireless phone charger mount I have and upon opening the fuse panel cover, I noticed a decent amount of surface rust on the dashboard frame. It certainly doesn't appear to be compromising the structure of anything, but it's a little concerning. My best guess is that it might be from dripping condensation on the driver's side air vent just above? Anyone else have this?

 

[chewblekka]

Pretty normal. It’s raw, untreated steel. Do you live in a humid area? Any unprotected steel will do this.

 

[New2Tregs]

Some members have run into this before. Turned out to be partially/fully blocked sunroof drain exits in the front wheel well. The water builds up in the drain hose and leaks out at a joint. Winds up dripping right in that area. Do a search on cleaning sunroof drains. Another member posted a picture that looks just like yours.

 

[dgem]

Thanks for the replies! I do live in a relatively humid area, so that certainly could be it, but I'll check out that sunroof thread too just to be safe.

 

[Jfkell05]

Curious if this could be covered under the 12 year/unlimited mile rust warranty?

 

[chewblekka]

Curious if this could be covered under the 12 year/unlimited mile rust warranty?

LOL not a chance. It’s raw, unprotected steel. Of course it will have surface rust, especially in humid areas. Further, that warranty only applies to painted body panels.

 

[SaVAGeSoot]

Keep your egg in a vacuum.... it should eliminate oxidation.