Passenger compartment water penetration, front area

Make: Fiat
Model: Croma Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2010
Section: Water penetration › Passenger compartment water penetration, front area

Fault diagnosisPassenger compartment water penetration, front area

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WATER PENETRATION, FRONT AREA

After rain or washing, water infiltration into the front part of the passenger compartment is noticed.

1	CHECK ABSENCE OF WINDSCREEN INFILTRATIONS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check for sealant on the windscreen See Test 7035OA CHECK ON NO PENETRATION FROM FIXED WINDOWS (WINDSCREEN AND REARSCREEN)	Move on to Step 2	No sealant present.	Renew the sealant Op. 7035A04 WINDSCREEN - ELIMINATE LEAKS
2	CHECK THE WINDSCREEN	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the windscreen In particular, conduct a visual check: on the window condition; on the flatness of the contact surface; the flatness of the screen printing.	Move on to Step 3	Windscreen faults.	Replace the windscreen Op. 7035A18 WINDSCREEN GLASS - R.R INCLUDING CLEANING HOUSING
3	CHECK ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD DRAINAGE	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the engine compartment bulkhead drainages. In particular, check: for dirt, leaves etc.	Move on to Step 4	Dirt in the drains.	Clean the drains. If necessary, restore the correct fitting.
4	CHECK THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the engine compartment bulkhead. In particular, check: the plugs are present; the plugs are correctly fitted; the bulkhead coupling rubber fittings are installed correctly; sealant properly applied; correct installation.	End of diagnosis	Faults in the engine compartment bulkhead.	Restore the engine compartment bulkhead installation and fastening

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