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Lancia Ypsilon Factory Service Manual (2003-2011)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

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
1CHECK THAT THERE IS NO PENETRATION THROUGH THE WINDSCREENAll OKProblems metOperation
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 2Penetration through the windscreenEliminate penetration (Op. 7035A04)
2ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD DRAINAGE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the drainage of the engine compartment bulkhead.

In particular, check for dirt, leaves etc.

Continue to Step 3Dirt in drainsClean the drains. If necessary refit correctly
3ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the engine compartment bulkhead. In particular, ascertain:

  • The plugs are fitted;
  • The plugs are correctly fitted;
  • The rubber cable covers are fitted correctly;
  • the sealing is efficient
  • correct fitting
Continue to Step 4Faults in the engine compartment bulkheadRestore the engine compartment bulkhead fitting and fixings
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

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