Hi, I've a 2011 C3 Picasso recently experiencing A LOT of water getting into the car.
The scuttle drains below the windscreen are not blocked and the water is not getting in here.
I have placed a top cover over the car and this leaves the scuttle exposed but no further water getting in.
The water seems to be getting in at the top of the windscreen where the screen meets the curved quarter-light glass, perhaps the seal has failed.
can anyone please help and explain to me in words of one syllable (or less) how I might resolve this? (I'm no car mechanic, but quite practical)
I've considered removing the seal and using Sikaflex to seal it up, just don't know how the seal is to be removed.
Thank you in advance
Dunk
Picasso rainwater ingress
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Slamdunk69 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:43 pm Hi, I've a 2011 C3 Picasso recently experiencing A LOT of water getting into the car.
The scuttle drains below the windscreen are not blocked and the water is not getting in here.
I have placed a top cover over the car and this leaves the scuttle exposed but no further water getting in.
The water seems to be getting in at the top of the windscreen where the screen meets the curved quarter-light glass, perhaps the seal has failed.
can anyone please help and explain to me in words of one syllable (or less) how I might resolve this? (I'm no car mechanic, but quite practical)
I've considered removing the seal and using Sikaflex to seal it up, just don't know how the seal is to be removed.
Thank you in advance
Dunk
Hi Dunk
There is a recall on C3 Picasso for 'windscreen trim may detach'
It may be worth checking with a citroen dealer to make sure your VIN is not affected before attempting any repairs yourself if they are connected.
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- Model: C3 Picasso
- Year: 2011 (11)
- Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Mileage: 73000
- Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
- DPF: Yes
- LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
- Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
Thank you, will do.
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- Model: C3 Picasso
- Year: 2011 (11)
- Engine Size: 1.6 (16v)
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Mileage: 73000
- Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
- DPF: Yes
- LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
- Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
Ok, thanks c3car for the post, but there's no recall outstanding on the vehicle at present.
Is there anyone who can possibly tell me how to remove the trim between windscreen and quarter light, without damaging it, so I can see where the water is getting in?
Thanks in advance
Dunk
Is there anyone who can possibly tell me how to remove the trim between windscreen and quarter light, without damaging it, so I can see where the water is getting in?
Thanks in advance
Dunk
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- Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
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- Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
- DPF: No
- LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
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Can you take a picture and attach it following these instructions of the parts in question.Slamdunk69 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 04, 2019 10:47 am Is there anyone who can possibly tell me how to remove the trim between windscreen and quarter light, without damaging it, so I can see where the water is getting in?
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