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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

V01 Passenger compartment water leak, front area

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Water leaks › V01 Passenger compartment water leak, front area
Fault diagnosisV01 Passenger compartment water leak, front area

V01 Passenger compartment water leak, front area

StepTest procedureResultAction
1PENETRATION SEARCH

Apply water to the front of the vehicle from below pointing the jet upwards

OK

Move onto step 2

Penetration through the engine compartment bulkhead

Verify:

  • plug openings
  • cable loom rubber elements
  • various seals
  • compartment drainage
  • bonnet lid springs

End of diagnosis

Water penetration through brake servo opening
  • Replace the gasket

End of diagnosis

Water penetration through the compartment

Verify:

  • seals
  • cable loom rubber elements
  • drainage openings

End of diagnosis

Water penetration through the windscreen

End of diagnosis

Water penetration through the door hinges

End of diagnosis

2CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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