[T3] Fuse Box caution....

[Jim Adney]

On 8 Aug 2011 at 15:02, J. Jonik wrote:

> Despite several attempts to silicone-seal the windshield (or
> "windscreen" if one prefers) rubber, small leaks have developed or
> remained. 

> Only once, on a rainy day, did it happen that water dripped through
> the seal onto the fuse box...with the resultant sparking and car
> cutting out. No big problem, unless you're in the Lincoln Tunnel or
> something.   Undid the fuse box, dried as much as possible, stuck
> paper towels along inside of window rubber...and all was well. So far. 

Sparks? Really? Seems really unlikely with water and 12-14 V.

>  Is there any good, tested, CURE for the old windshield rubber? Or
> does it really have to be replaced?  (Not cheap, I think) 

I've had good luck with sealants you can get from glass shops. Get 
everything clean and then lift up the lip and put a small bead 
between the rubber and the body on the outside of the car.

If the leak is between the glass and the rubber, you can put a small 
bead of clear sealant right at that joint on the outside of the car.

Either way, you must do it ALL the way around the windshield.


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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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