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Drips from the overhead lighting!

Jdxi
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Hi. First post. 2017 Titanium 2.0d 180 101k. Just had the head gasket done and running so much better.

When the rain is incredibly heavy I succumb to a drip from the lighting control panel behind the windscreen. Has anyone else had this? 

 

Autoglass have suggested it's a manufacturer error and won't touch it unless I go for a remove and replace costing a large chunk of money and then they won't guarantee the glass. 

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    glass roof/sunroof? see if you can find the drainage channels on either side  of the roof and give em a clear out

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    Possibly a disconnected drain tube too.

    You will need to drop the headliner and see

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    Thanks both. It's not a glass roof or sunroof. Headlining will be coming down at some point. 

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    It can only be that the windscreen seal is faulty then.

    If it is, it'll have to come out, sorry

     

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    Currently negotiating with my insurers. This is going to be fun! 

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    10 hours ago, Jdxi said:

    Currently negotiating with my insurers. This is going to be fun! 

    Should've just cracked it if you know it's leaking and covered

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