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

NigelDay · Dec 11th, 2015, 20:00

Perhaps try and remove your DIY sealant before you take it in ?

Warkman · Dec 11th, 2015, 21:09

Not sure what insurance you gave, but I hope a stone doesn't get thrown up and crack your windscreen,miso it needs replacing.......

bullstiff · Dec 11th, 2015, 22:06

We've just had our 10 plate xc60 in for this very problem. Our dealer told us that we should look at a new screen as they often break getting them out. We were quoted £600 for a new screen plus removal and rebonding.
It's not covered under the warranty we have (select I think)
Bit peeved, may give Volvo uk a call, we are however covered for windscreen on our insurance £75 excess.
It sounds like it should have been a recall.

wilbydoughboy · Dec 12th, 2015, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullstiff

We've just had our 10 plate xc60 in for this very problem. Our dealer told us that we should look at a new screen as they often break getting them out. We were quoted £600 for a new screen plus removal and rebonding.
It's not covered under the warranty we have (select I think)
Bit peeved, may give Volvo uk a call, we are however covered for windscreen on our insurance £75 excess.
It sounds like it should have been a recall.

I agree a recall to check and reassure owners that their cars are watertight and safe. A poorly fitted screen should be unheard of on a £25,000 plus car. The damage that can be done to the inside of the car without owners knowing their cars are leaking shouldnt be their problem. I have owned various cars and vans as have my friends and we have never known of such a problem.

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: Apr 9th, 2023 09:17 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 11th, 2015, 20:00	#7
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Perhaps try and remove your DIY sealant before you take it in ? __________________ 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, 21:09	#8
Warkman Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2017 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Leamington spa	Not sure what insurance you gave, but I hope a stone doesn't get thrown up and crack your windscreen,miso it needs replacing....... __________________ V70 XC SE, registered 18/03/2002, sort of greenish in colour, B5244T3 2.4 200BHP, AW55 Auto gearbox, 113,800 miles currently. Plus New XC60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 AWD in Passion Red Mileage currently 50 miles and living every mile

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 11th, 2015, 22:06	#9
bullstiff Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2017 19:21 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Robin Hood's Bay	We've just had our 10 plate xc60 in for this very problem. Our dealer told us that we should look at a new screen as they often break getting them out. We were quoted £600 for a new screen plus removal and rebonding. It's not covered under the warranty we have (select I think) Bit peeved, may give Volvo uk a call, we are however covered for windscreen on our insurance £75 excess. It sounds like it should have been a recall.

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