GavinB
Member Since: 20 Sep 2009
Location: St Albans
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Got in the D3 this afternoon after the clouds had dumped a significant amount on the car. First thing I saw was a small puddle of water on top of steering wheel adjustment column. The viser had been down in the car (must have been sunny when last driven) and that was wet as well. Most annoyingly when I drive if I do a left hand bend my right foot gets wet and I haven't a clue where the water is coming from. Any ideas on how to take the large panel below the steering wheel off to see if any more water is lurking on cables? Think the overall issue must relate to the windscreen which was replaced a couple of months back.
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 13th Aug 2010 6:08 pm |
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geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
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gavin
when they replaced the windscreen did they replace the A pillar trim clips 
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| 13th Aug 2010 7:16 pm |
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GavinB
Member Since: 20 Sep 2009
Location: St Albans
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Geoff they did change the A pillar trims I assume they did change the clips as well
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| 13th Aug 2010 7:19 pm |
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geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
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might be worth having a look at one to see if they did or ask the question its a simple fix if they didnt.
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| 13th Aug 2010 7:22 pm |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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GavinB wrote:Any ideas on how to take the large panel below the steering wheel off to see if any more water is lurking on cables?
Like with most trim in a D3 it's just a case of grabbing it and giving it a good yank.
There are lugs at either the top or the bottom, and the spring clips at the other end.
I can't remember which way round it is at the moment.
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| 13th Aug 2010 7:39 pm |
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WOODY179
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IIRC the spring clips are at the bottom and you just need to pull down to release both the top corners 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
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| 13th Aug 2010 7:53 pm |
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GavinB
Member Since: 20 Sep 2009
Location: St Albans
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Thanks guys got the panel off clips are at the top edge but then another panel which needs torxs screwdriver which I did not have with me. Had a feel around only damp now will open up probably over the weekend
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| 13th Aug 2010 9:14 pm |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
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The panel held on with the torx screws is easier to get out if you pull the kick panel off first, otherwise it gets a bit awkward.
There is also the wiring for the footwell light to disconnect.
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| 13th Aug 2010 9:38 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
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| 14th Aug 2010 12:23 am |
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icedisco
Member Since: 23 Aug 2010
Location: Reykjavík
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I had a similar issue. The water leaked because the sunroof drain was clogged.
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| 23rd Aug 2010 10:50 am |
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