Water penetration passenger compartment, front area
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- Section
- Water penetration › Water penetration passenger compartment, front area
Fault diagnosisWater penetration passenger compartment, front area
WATER PENETRATION PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, FRONT AREA
When it is raining or after washing, there is water in the front of the passenger compartment.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK THAT THERE IS NO PENETRATION THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that there is no penetration through the windscreen: in particular check the sealant ( See Test 7035A Check there is no penetration through the fixed windows (windscreen and rearscreen)) | Continue to Step 2 | Penetration through the windscreen | Eliminate penetration (Op. 7035A04) | |
| 2 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD DRAINAGE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the drainage of the engine compartment bulkhead. In particular, check for dirt, leaves etc. | Continue to Step 3 | Dirt in drains | Clean the drains. If necessary refit correctly | |
| 3 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the engine compartment bulkhead. In particular, ascertain:
| Continue to Step 4 | Faults in the engine compartment bulkhead | Restore the engine compartment bulkhead fitting and fixings | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
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