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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Passenger compartment water penetration, front area

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Water penetration › Passenger compartment water penetration, front area
Fault diagnosisPassenger compartment water penetration, front area

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WATER PENETRATION, FRONT AREA

After rain or washing, water penetration into the front part of the passenger compartment is noticed.

1CHECK ABSENCE OF WINDSCREEN PENETRATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check for sealant on the windscreen

See Test 7035OA CHECK FOR ABSENCE OF FIXED WINDOW INFILTRATIONS (WINDSCREEN AND REAR SCREEN)

Move on to Step 2Sealant missing.

Restore the sealant

Op. 7035A04 WINDSCREEN - ELIMINATE LEAKS

2WINDSCREEN CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the windscreen.

In particular, visually check:

  • the condition of the glass;
  • the flatness of the contact surface;
  • the flatness of the serigraphy.
Move on to Step 3Faults in windscreen.

Replace the windscreen

Op. 7035A18 WINDSCREEN GLASS - R.R INCLUDING CLEANING HOUSING

3CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD DRAINSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the engine compartment bulkhead drainage.

In particular, check: for dirt, leaves etc.

Move on to Step 4Dirt in the drains.Clean the drains. Restore the correct installation if necessary.
4CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEADALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the engine compartment bulkhead.

In particular, check:

  • the plugs are present;
  • the plugs are correctly fitted;
  • the rubber cable ducts are correctly fitted;
  • sealant properly applied;
  • correct installation.
End of diagnosisFaults in engine compartment bulkhead.Restore the engine compartment bulkhead installation and fastenings.

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