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warren



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Leak or Condensation
I've had an A6 sized paper parking permit wedged behind the dashboard the last couple of weeks, so it can be seen from outside.

A couple of times I've taken it out and the bottom of it has been wet. Could it be a leak or is it more than likely condensation? None of the windows seem to be misted up or anything, and I'm not too clued up on the physics of water/evaporation/condensation.

But if it was a leak would water not find itself down in the footwell?
Post #122264 7th Feb 2012 11:17pm
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ZeDefender



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My windscreen seal started like that and then got worse over a few months. Eventually the water pooled up enough behind the dash to "waterfall" into the footwell. However, condensation is also a problem.

Can you tell if the water is sitting between glass and rubber or on the ledge below (rubber to frame)? I rolled up bits of kitchen role to find which one.

What I can definitely say, is that if its rubber to frame, water is likely draining forwards off the roof into the top/sides of the rubber to frame and running down inside (there's a gap inside Rolling Eyes ) to exit at the bottom

Mine is now sealed above and dry Smile

p.s. my sunroof isn't leaking (yet) but I still get soaked from condensation on the metal frame Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Post #122278 8th Feb 2012 7:35am
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warren



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If it is coming in I'd think it'd be on the rubber to frame lower edge, thats only a guess though as it was only the very bottom of the permit that was wet. I'll get the kitchen roll on the job Thumbs Up

It had a fair hefty leak when it was new, but that was sorted under warranty. Only other leaks so far (except this possible one) is if it's been hoofing it down some water will find its way into the back.
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Don't know if it's been snowing near you but that's a really good way to get a nice continuous stream of melt-water off the front of the roof Rolling Eyes
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