R231 Water Ingress

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brick10

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Can anyone tell me if the R231 has the same water ingress problems as the R230 - I have a 2015 car.

Many thanks
 

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I find they’re similar to my Land Rover, much easier to let it back out than to try and stop it coming in...:rolleyes:

Is that rubber bung in the bottom of the wheel well supposed to be a drain plug?
 

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Seems like a constant battle to keep on top of it with the R230.

Lol, yes my recent reseal went terribly wrong when the sealant I used had expired 2 years ago and the sealant didn't stick :oops:
Ordering new sealant tomorrow :rolleyes:
 

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Lol, yes my recent reseal went terribly wrong when the sealant I used had expired 2 years ago and the sealant didn't stick :oops:
Ordering new sealant tomorrow :rolleyes:
Make sure you buy the right sealent, Loctite SI5940.
 

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Got my 220 Premium 5 days ago mate and I also suffer from terrible misting of the rear side window and rear window. All carpets are dry and A/C is on.
 

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Larisa was complaining of heavy condensation in the mornings in the Gr Cherokee.
I couldn't find evidence of ingress, but it may be below the carpets.

I put some rice in an old sock and now she's happy.
Likely she just enjoys watching me limping around really though.
 

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Larisa was complaining of heavy condensation in the mornings in the Gr Cherokee.
I couldn't find evidence of ingress, but it may be below the carpets.

I put some rice in an old sock and now she's happy.
Likely she just enjoys watching me limping around really though.

Does Larisa keep the a/c running at all times?
 

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I have said to, but it's not often I go in it so??
 

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Hi

Can anyone tell me if the R231 has the same water ingress problems as the R230 - I have a 2015 car.

Many thanks

I have a 2015 car too and don't often take it out in the rain but I have noticed some ingress above the passenger seat/central console when I wash the car with a power washer and when it was caught in some really heavy rain recently.

No problems elsewhere and if there is an easy fix I'd appreciate hearing it please
 

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I have a 2015 car too and don't often take it out in the rain but I have noticed some ingress above the passenger seat/central console when I wash the car with a power washer and when it was caught in some really heavy rain recently.

No problems elsewhere and if there is an easy fix I'd appreciate hearing it please
Gumifledge the seals and don’t point a pressure washer at the seals or panel joins
 

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I have said to, but it's not often I go in it so??

a/c supposedly dehumidifies the car (pool of water under the car when a/c has been running) . On my car there is the option to enable / disable the dehumidification. Also, I understand that the seals on the a/c system will harden and crack if it is not used regularly = gas loss.
 

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I totally agree,
I advise friends, and I guess I can include Larisa in that, to turn the AC to minimum perhaps once a month in winter, to excercise the system. So it's still avialable in summer and not allowed the gas to escape.

But these things are technical, like the new telly remote.
 


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