Leaking boot!
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Yep, had the same problem when fitting my STI lights! Clean the black stuff off, and use clear silicone sealant. Leave for 5 mins then refit the lights. Leave to dry in a garage if possible!
No probs since
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Dito, had exactly the same prob. Gave them a good heathly goin over with silicone and all is well.
Until my soiler started to let water in that is!
- Bee
[Edited by Bee - 1/9/2004 7:40:41 PM]
Until my soiler started to let water in that is!
- Bee
[Edited by Bee - 1/9/2004 7:40:41 PM]
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Had a similar problem which I thought I'd cured by re-sealing the lights but am getting heavy condensation build up in the boot again. Anyone know where the *soiler* is that Bee mentions above?
Thanks.
Max
Thanks.
Max
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****Top Tip****
Silicone the bodywork but put neat washing up liquid on the cluster.
when the silicone dries you can release the cluster cos it wont stick to the silicone - but is a perfect fit.
dont forget to wash the washing up liquid off or you might foam up your fave road.
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Silicone the bodywork but put neat washing up liquid on the cluster.
when the silicone dries you can release the cluster cos it wont stick to the silicone - but is a perfect fit.
dont forget to wash the washing up liquid off or you might foam up your fave road.
:P
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Well, the boot on my P1 is leaking badly and to my knowledge (second-hand owner) the rear light cluster has never been changed.
Is this another problem that someone has an answer for, before I take it to thedealer to take me for everything I've got?
Is this another problem that someone has an answer for, before I take it to thedealer to take me for everything I've got?
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canuck - I'd try the seal round the lights first coz I think it goes off (hardens) and thus cracks, breaking the seal.
Not much else can fail unless had accident damage in rear not properly repaired.
Max
Not much else can fail unless had accident damage in rear not properly repaired.
Max
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I had wondered whether the problem might be the seal around the boot lid? The car is just 3 yrs old - would the seal around the light cluster fail that quickly???
God, ya gotta love these Scoobs to own 'em, eh?
[Edited by Canuck - 1/14/2004 5:52:36 PM]
God, ya gotta love these Scoobs to own 'em, eh?
[Edited by Canuck - 1/14/2004 5:52:36 PM]
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Haven't sorted mine yet as one tube of silicon (from halfords) ain't enough for 2 light clusters.
Have a look in your 1/4panels where the vent duct are located...make sure they aren't blocked.
Otherwise best method could be to get somebody to pour water on the boot (with the lid closed!) while you look from inside the boot (with a torch) to see where the leak is.
Haven't sorted mine yet as one tube of silicon (from halfords) ain't enough for 2 light clusters.
Have a look in your 1/4panels where the vent duct are located...make sure they aren't blocked.
Otherwise best method could be to get somebody to pour water on the boot (with the lid closed!) while you look from inside the boot (with a torch) to see where the leak is.
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