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Windscreen seal failure
15 Feb 2024 15:27 #254339
by 300bhpton
Windscreen seal failure was created by 300bhpton
I was out for a long drive yesterday to go an collect someone. Then out of the blue the Jimny started making a weird noise. A bit like fine icy rain/hail, almost a rattle. But seemed to be coming from the roof.
On pulling over I could see a small seal had come out from presumably behind the windscreen and had been flapping about. Not sure if the noise is from the seal flapping or the gap it has left.
Called in at the dealership at lunch time, they have photographed and I'm currently waiting for a call back after they have spoken with Suzuki.
Anyone else had a similar issue? I don't recall seeing anything in the forum of late of such an issue.
On pulling over I could see a small seal had come out from presumably behind the windscreen and had been flapping about. Not sure if the noise is from the seal flapping or the gap it has left.
Called in at the dealership at lunch time, they have photographed and I'm currently waiting for a call back after they have spoken with Suzuki.
Anyone else had a similar issue? I don't recall seeing anything in the forum of late of such an issue.
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15 Feb 2024 15:53 #254341
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic Windscreen seal failure
Not 100% sure. You can't see it above the glass, although there is a recess. It looks like it should be behind the glass. But the dealership wasn't sure either. It is a soft stretchy rubber. I suspect there must be a proper bonding seal holding the screen in place and this might just be a weather seal of some kind.Is that part of the roof trim that covers the join between the ivory and black paint?
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15 Feb 2024 16:34 #254347
by Soeley
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
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Replied by Soeley on topic Windscreen seal failure
I bet it is just a gap filler to reduce wind noise, as it is a bonded screen, I wouldn't think it will affect the actual sealing?
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
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15 Feb 2024 17:06 #254349
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic Windscreen seal failure
Me either. Bit odd that it has failed, although the car was in for a service last Monday. I wonder if they used the high powered pressure washer along the top of the screen?I wouldn't think it will affect the actual sealing?
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15 Feb 2024 19:27 - 15 Feb 2024 20:42 #254353
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Windscreen seal failure
In Suzuki terms they are "Windshield Dams"
There is a upper dam and two side dams
They are installed on the glass before it is placed on the car and sit outside of the bonded area. Whilst they go most of the length of the top and sides they do not seem to join completely with each other at the sides
The installation instructions for them suggests they are attached (self adhesive??) to the windscreen before it is mounted. As you then install it you are supposed to ensure that they "fit to the roof panel and side panels" so they must have some sort of part in the body they clip or otherwise attach to.
Perhaps a key message in the workshop manual is "Do not apply excessive water pressure"
Parts 2 and 4 in the picture
There is a upper dam and two side dams
They are installed on the glass before it is placed on the car and sit outside of the bonded area. Whilst they go most of the length of the top and sides they do not seem to join completely with each other at the sides
The installation instructions for them suggests they are attached (self adhesive??) to the windscreen before it is mounted. As you then install it you are supposed to ensure that they "fit to the roof panel and side panels" so they must have some sort of part in the body they clip or otherwise attach to.
Perhaps a key message in the workshop manual is "Do not apply excessive water pressure"
Parts 2 and 4 in the picture
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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16 Feb 2024 09:57 #254368
by 300bhpton
Replied by 300bhpton on topic Windscreen seal failure
Well, the dealer just called. Apparently Suzuki are rejecting it as the warranty doesn't cover such things..... back to Customer Services I guess
Although I need to check, but I thought there was a 5 year bodywork warranty, I'd have assume such a thing might have been covered under that anyway.
Although I need to check, but I thought there was a 5 year bodywork warranty, I'd have assume such a thing might have been covered under that anyway.
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