ScoobyPugh

I recently had a new rear windscreen fitted on my MY98 turbo. Since then I seem to get a line of condensation around the bottom of the screen.

I also have a boot that leaks. This is strange because the wooden panel above the spare wheel is damp but I cannot spot any obvious leaks.

Has anyone had any similar experiences or got any sensible suggestions?

Thanks

Graeme

scooby-new

this one comes up all the time- the boot leak is probably the light cluster leaking- check its sealed correctly. There is a very comprehensive thread on here on how to fix this- try a search.

ScoobyPugh

Thanks for the advice. This would make sense as the LH side cluster was damaged 6 weeks ago and replaced. (missus reversing again!!)

Where is this thread you mention? Excuse the ignorance.


G

chiark

Just remove the light cluster (should be stuck in using loads of stickly goo) and refit using another load of sticky goo.

The "sticky goo" in question is a black substance a bit like silicone sealant that never sets - ask your dealer and I daresay that they might remove/refit free of charge...

Scratch

iTrader: (1)

Dead easy to fix, albeit a little time consuming, if you can't find the thread using the search function, I can send you basic instructions.

ScoobyPugh

Thanks for the advice. I was expecting a load of abuse.

Do you think this could be causing the problem with the rear windscreen. i.e damp boot?


G

chiark

Yes, it will be causing the condensation.

Look in the spare wheel well, and in the well where the jack is kept. Money (although not much) says that there's a pool of water in there...

ScoobyPugh

Been and had a look. The spare wheel well is bone dry as is the jack well.

Will keep an eye on the rear light cluster though.


Thanks for the advice.

Graeme

Scratch

iTrader: (1)

Yes it was doing so in my 5 door. Leaking water into spare wheel well folloed by warmig the boot floor from the heat from the exhaust and bingo - condensation all over the rear windows.

andy hs

I have found that since getting the rear end replaced after being rearended I have been getting water in the spare wheel base and damp and mould on the hardboard cover.

After much investigation I have found that behind the rear bumper below the light cluster on both sides are a couple of holes 1" in diameter which in the manual seem to be for datum alignment,which I think should have blanking grommets fitted.

At the moment I am trying to get my local Subaru dealer to get some.

Andy.

Scratch

iTrader: (1)

If you pop the inspection cover off so that you can see the back of the light cluster, you may be able to see/feel a pool of water in the bottom of the light.

bear in mind it's been quite dry for the past few days.