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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

V02 Passenger compartment water leak, rear area

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Water leaks › V02 Passenger compartment water leak, rear area
Fault diagnosisV02 Passenger compartment water leak, rear area

V02 Passenger compartment water leak, rear area

When it rains or after washing, water enters the rear of the passenger compartment.

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK THAT THERE IS NO PENETRATION THROUGH THE REARSCREEN

Check the sealant on the rearscreen See Test 7035A Fixed window glass (windshield and rear window) infiltration absence test

OK

Move onto step 2

No sealant

End of diagnosis

2REARSCREEN CHECK

Check the rear windscreen. In particular, visually inspect:

  • the condition of the window
  • the flatness of the support surface
OK

Move onto step 3

Rearscreen faulty

End of diagnosis

3CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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