Vazamentos de água

501-25-72 Body Repairs - General Information 501-25-72 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Water Leaks Water leaks can occur after body repair work, but can also occur on new vehicles. The test methods described below allow the various causes to be identified. In all cases, a systematic and logical procedure is required to locate water leaks. General When searching for faults, it must be taken into account that water can enter the vehicle passenger compartment in various ways and circumstances. Therefore, it is sometimes not sufficient to perform a water test on a stationary vehicle. Before beginning extensive checks, a thorough visual inspection must be carried out. The following points are to be taken into account in the process: ‡ Check the clearance and accurate fit of ancillary components such as the trunk lid and doors. ‡ Check for correct installation and possible damage to sealing elements such as blanking plugs, seals and rubber door seals. ‡ Check that the water runoff openings and pipes are free of obstructions Test method Water test NOTE: Do not use a power washer. Use a normal garden hose with a spray nozzle or sprinkler head. Make certain that all windows and doors are completely closed. Water leaks into the vehicle passenger compartment cannot usually be located immediately, as the water often spreads across a large area. For this reason, the passenger compartment must be dried before the leak tests. Any ancillary components that block the view must be removed. During the water test, the vehicle is sprayed or sprinkled with water at the suspected location of the leak. At the same time, a second person checks the passenger compartment for places where water enters the vehicle. Depending on the test and the vehicle, it may take some time before there is any sign of water entering the vehicle. We recommend laying blotting paper under the location being tested so that the water entry can be localized. Example: Water test with sprinkler head (rain test)