Windscreen leaking

zaker · Dec 10th, 2015, 21:27

Hi, iv had a small leak from the top of the windscreen, nothing too major but now and again just a few drops on the centre console. Iv put sum windscreen sealer(the very thin stuff) around the screen but with no luck. Yesterday I put some silicon sealer around and hey guess what...about an inch of water in the passenger foot well !! Iv obviously blocked something up, just can't think what ! Any tips appreciated in advance.
Thanks

NigelDay · Dec 10th, 2015, 21:30

How old is your car ?
Assume it is now out-of-warranty.

zaker · Dec 10th, 2015, 21:33

4 years old, just started leaking few weeks ago

844PHW · Dec 11th, 2015, 07:55

A number of people (myself included) have gone back to the dealer about this sort of problem. Re-fixing the windscreeen after bonding failure along the top edge seems to be a standard job on the XC60 at least. Sometimes people are charged full rate for the job (£120, I think), sometimes they get a "goodwill contribution" from volvo that reduces the price somewhat. What would happen in your case as you have already fiddled with it, I don't know.

zaker · Dec 11th, 2015, 18:59

Ill give Volvo a ring tomorow and see what they say..in the meantime got carpets to dry out !!

Cheers

volvo for ever · Dec 11th, 2015, 19:55

yes get onto volvo there are loads leaking far back as 59 plate on all models poor sealing
from factory

zaker · Dec 13th, 2015, 17:46

[QUOTE=zaker;2024850]Hi, iv had a small leak from the top of the windscreen, nothing too major but now and again just a few drops on the centre console. Iv put sum windscreen sealer(the very thin stuff) around the screen but with no luck. Yesterday I put some silicon sealer around and hey guess what...about an inch of water in the passenger foot well !! Iv obviously blocked something up, just can't think what ! Any tips appreciated in advance.
Thanks [Thanks, iv booked it in at the local garage next week £50!! Be glad to get it sorted, just got the carpet dry, then another downpoor for 4 hours yesterday sonow backtosquare one../QUOTE]

Clan · Dec 13th, 2015, 18:23

[QUOTE=zaker;2026086]

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaker

Hi, iv had a small leak from the top of the windscreen, nothing too major but now and again just a few drops on the centre console. Iv put sum windscreen sealer(the very thin stuff) around the screen but with no luck. Yesterday I put some silicon sealer around and hey guess what...about an inch of water in the passenger foot well !! Iv obviously blocked something up, just can't think what ! Any tips appreciated in advance.
Thanks [Thanks, iv booked it in at the local garage next week £50!! Be glad to get it sorted, just got the carpet dry, then another downpoor for 4 hours yesterday sonow backtosquare one../QUOTE]

This needs more than a local seal , there is a bonded on trim strip which stops you getting anything near where the actual leak is you may find the whole top strip of the screen will be unbonded , it needs to come out and be bonded in properly or you will be having it done again in the near future .

zaker · Dec 15th, 2015, 19:32

All sorted. Strip replaced,apparently about a foot of it was giving way to water !! They did mention tho that if the screen breaks on removal that i stand the cost of it, but all was ok just £50..

Thanks for the replies

pont · Dec 18th, 2015, 08:40

Its worth remembering that the windscreen is a structural part on modern cars, if its leaking then the structural integrity is compromised....

Its a a well known xc60 issue, something to do with failed glue primer at the factory if I recall.
Windscreen repairers use a very nifty cheesewire-like screen removal system these days, it may be worth getting a quote for reinstall from them if you are out of warranty.

Dec 10th, 2015, 21:27	#1
zaker Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2017 20:44 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: derbyshire	Windscreen leaking Hi, iv had a small leak from the top of the windscreen, nothing too major but now and again just a few drops on the centre console. Iv put sum windscreen sealer(the very thin stuff) around the screen but with no luck. Yesterday I put some silicon sealer around and hey guess what...about an inch of water in the passenger foot well !! Iv obviously blocked something up, just can't think what ! Any tips appreciated in advance. Thanks

Dec 10th, 2015, 21:30	#2
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	How old is your car ? Assume it is now out-of-warranty. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Dec 11th, 2015, 07:55	#4
844PHW Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 08:35 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, UK	A number of people (myself included) have gone back to the dealer about this sort of problem. Re-fixing the windscreeen after bonding failure along the top edge seems to be a standard job on the XC60 at least. Sometimes people are charged full rate for the job (£120, I think), sometimes they get a "goodwill contribution" from volvo that reduces the price somewhat. What would happen in your case as you have already fiddled with it, I don't know. __________________ 2019 XC40 T3 Inscription Denim Blue Previous 2011 XC60 D3 Premium SE Terra Bronze

Dec 10th, 2015, 21:33	#3
zaker Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2017 20:44 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: derbyshire	4 years old, just started leaking few weeks ago

Dec 11th, 2015, 18:59	#5
zaker Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2017 20:44 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: derbyshire	Ill give Volvo a ring tomorow and see what they say..in the meantime got carpets to dry out !! Cheers

Dec 11th, 2015, 19:55	#6
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	yes get onto volvo there are loads leaking far back as 59 plate on all models poor sealing from factory

Dec 13th, 2015, 17:46	#7
zaker Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2017 20:44 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: derbyshire	[QUOTE=zaker;2024850]Hi, iv had a small leak from the top of the windscreen, nothing too major but now and again just a few drops on the centre console. Iv put sum windscreen sealer(the very thin stuff) around the screen but with no luck. Yesterday I put some silicon sealer around and hey guess what...about an inch of water in the passenger foot well !! Iv obviously blocked something up, just can't think what ! Any tips appreciated in advance. Thanks [Thanks, iv booked it in at the local garage next week £50!! Be glad to get it sorted, just got the carpet dry, then another downpoor for 4 hours yesterday sonow backtosquare one../QUOTE]

Dec 15th, 2015, 19:32	#9
zaker Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2017 20:44 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: derbyshire	All sorted. Strip replaced,apparently about a foot of it was giving way to water !! They did mention tho that if the screen breaks on removal that i stand the cost of it, but all was ok just £50.. Thanks for the replies

Dec 18th, 2015, 08:40	#10
pont Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 18:57 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: worcester	Its worth remembering that the windscreen is a structural part on modern cars, if its leaking then the structural integrity is compromised.... Its a a well known xc60 issue, something to do with failed glue primer at the factory if I recall. Windscreen repairers use a very nifty cheesewire-like screen removal system these days, it may be worth getting a quote for reinstall from them if you are out of warranty.

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