V70: General - Drip from rear ceiling trim after washing rear window.

Morton · Jan 22nd, 2022, 09:11

After washing my rear window yesterday while driving, I noticed water dripping into the boot from between the plastic trim and the fabric of the ceiling lining.
Yesterday the car was quite well frozen when I got in (even the boot lid wouldn't open) as it was well below freezing out but after 45 minutes of driving it was nice and warm and the rear washer was clearly working - maybe not as efficiently as it could have but it did the job. This was when I noticed the leak.
What's a sensible starting point to investigate what's going on back there? Any suggestions would be very welcome.

FreshAir · Jan 22nd, 2022, 09:32

Leaks have been known around the hinge brackets where the go through the body. Some put sealant around them to prevent it.

More extreme solution is adding a rubber strip across top of body to move water to sides.

Ian21401 · Jan 22nd, 2022, 11:01

I suggest removing the trim to examine the rear washer pipework and any connections.

yostumpy · Jan 22nd, 2022, 13:47

it could just be the condensation that formed on the inside roof of the car, has frozen, then thawed out as the car warmed up, and its made it's way out. Saw a long dribble on my lovely's Fiat 500 windscreen, on the inside the other day, in similar circumstances. I can't believe the pipe froze and split, as it gets much much colder in Sweden.

Jan 22nd, 2022, 09:11	#1
Morton Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2024 21:08 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Nr Crediton, Devon	Drip from rear ceiling trim after washing rear window. After washing my rear window yesterday while driving, I noticed water dripping into the boot from between the plastic trim and the fabric of the ceiling lining. Yesterday the car was quite well frozen when I got in (even the boot lid wouldn't open) as it was well below freezing out but after 45 minutes of driving it was nice and warm and the rear washer was clearly working - maybe not as efficiently as it could have but it did the job. This was when I noticed the leak. What's a sensible starting point to investigate what's going on back there? Any suggestions would be very welcome.

Jan 22nd, 2022, 11:01	#3
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	I suggest removing the trim to examine the rear washer pipework and any connections. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

Jan 22nd, 2022, 13:47	#4
yostumpy Senior Member Last Online: Today 07:21 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Gravesend	it could just be the condensation that formed on the inside roof of the car, has frozen, then thawed out as the car warmed up, and its made it's way out. Saw a long dribble on my lovely's Fiat 500 windscreen, on the inside the other day, in similar circumstances. I can't believe the pipe froze and split, as it gets much much colder in Sweden. __________________

Jan 22nd, 2022, 09:32	#2
FreshAir Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 13:53 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lichfield	Leaks have been known around the hinge brackets where the go through the body. Some put sealant around them to prevent it. More extreme solution is adding a rubber strip across top of body to move water to sides.

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