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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Front door water penetration

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Water penetration › Front door water penetration
Fault diagnosisFront door water penetration

FRONT DOOR WATER PENETRATION

After rain or washing, water enters the car in the region of one of the front doors

Results of the tests
1CHECKING DOOR DRIP CHANNELAll OKProblems metOperation

Checking the door drip channel In particular, ascertain:

  • absence of dirt, leaves, etc.
  • Corner area is properly fitted (the seal should not cover the air intake hole)
Continue to Step 2Dirt in the drip channelClean the drip channel
Drip channel incorrectly fitted

Refit the drip channel properly Op.

Op. 7055A14 DRIP CHANNELS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT (ONE), L/H OR R/H - R+R

2DOOR HOUSING SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the door seal. In particular, ascertain:

  • No wrinkles in the seal;
  • Condition of the seal;
Continue to Step 3Faulty fitting of seal

Fit the sealing strip correctly Op.

Op. 7005A34 FRONT SIDE DOOR COMPARTMENT SEAL R R

3DOOR ALIGNMENT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the fitting of the door. In particular, ascertain:

  • Correct alignment of the door housing;
  • Correct adherence of the seal to the door
Continue to Step 4Door fitting faulty

Refit the door correctly Op.

Op. 7005A14 FRONT SIDE DOOR - ADJUST CENTERING AND MOULDING - INCLUDES ADAPTATION OF HINGES AND SEALS ON DOOR COMPARTMENT

4CHECKING MOVING WINDOW GLASSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the moving glass seal In particular, ascertain:

  • That the glass closes correctly;
  • The glass scraper trim is correctly fitted
Continue to Step 5Glass incorrectly fitted

Refit the window mechanism and moving glass correctly Op.

Op. 7005M21 FRONT SIDE DOOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED WINDOW - R R

Glass scraper trim fitting faulty

Refit the glass scraper trim correctly Op.

Op. 7005D26 FRONT SIDE DESCENDING WINDOW GLASS SCRAPER (OUTER) R R

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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