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06-09-2007, 10:57 AM
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AUII XR8 Ute
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BRIGHTON TAS
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My mate has an auIII ute and it leaks water near the bottom of the steering colum when it rains. It is obviusly running down from the firewall or windscreen but it doest seem to stand out.
Any leads???
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06-09-2007, 01:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Windscreens are a known problem, pay the 20 extra and get O'briens to pull it out and re-seal. they give a lifetime waranty on leaks.
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06-09-2007, 02:23 PM
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BOSS Pilot
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: on the loud pedal! Brisbane
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Common problem with the AU. Its most likely coming through the firewall somewhere. Mine does it, and Ive heard of so many others that do it aswell
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06-09-2007, 09:00 PM
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AUII XR8 Ute
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BRIGHTON TAS
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Thanks.I will tell him he Might as well get the windscreen resealed as a starting option.
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07-09-2007, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Qld Moderator
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Yep mine does it as well.
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08-09-2007, 08:18 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SA
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yep mine does it aswell, gives me the sh**s, but as it hassnt rained much dont notice it, still pain in the but tho
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08-09-2007, 11:09 PM
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XB in parts...
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Is it a manual ?
If so, they're known to suffer from cracked pedal boxes. The firewall can also crack. Get these two bits checked out. I had mine fixed a short time back.
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09-09-2007, 09:49 AM
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BOSS Pilot
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: on the loud pedal! Brisbane
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08-09-2007, 11:42 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Perth,South
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yep my Au3 sedan has just started to leak water from under the dash above the ecu near the duct on the passenger side when it rains heavy.The water drips on to the floor mat when im driving.Any ideas.
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09-09-2007, 03:06 AM
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au=gold
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: in the district
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How much water do people get in just for curiosity. And where's a good place to seal it. Cos my drivers side fills up pretty nicely
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09-09-2007, 09:32 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Parramatta, SYD
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yep my ute leak aswell keep driping down on my foot near the clutch pedal
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09-09-2007, 09:34 AM
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Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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When I go around sharp lefts in the rain, I get a dribble on my foot. Always freaks the hell outta me, but to answer the question, its normal, just an AU thing.
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09-09-2007, 12:10 PM
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au=gold
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09-09-2007, 12:18 PM
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Regular Member
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Location: toowoomba, qld
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my au xr8 manual sedan does it too. Might have to check the pedal box....
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09-09-2007, 10:45 PM
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Formerly MR BAXR6t
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney
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yea just noticed the same problem with my series II
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09-09-2007, 09:37 AM
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Right out sideways
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
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yes my ute does it too, sedan doesnt though
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10-09-2007, 05:15 AM
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Location: wodonga
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my Au xr8 does it, comming from up under the dash near steering somewhere. not near the pedal box, really annoying
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10-09-2007, 10:54 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Karratha
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Add two more to the list. A AU2 XR6 ute and AU2 XR8 rebel. Both man. Only leaks under acceleration on to our right foot, from above the brake. Have looked but can't find the leak. will chack the windsceen and pedel box later.
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10-09-2007, 12:09 PM
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XB in parts...
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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If it's not the pedal box, it's could be
- a crack in the firewall, - a drip where the wiring goes thru (the firewall) and the rubber gromet thing is loose (causing leaks) or - the heater hose leaking. These seem to be the most common AU water related problems that I've heard about.
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11-09-2007, 08:34 PM
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AUII XR8 Ute
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BRIGHTON TAS
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Il get him to check every area mentioned and try and eliminate it.
Thanks.
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10-03-2011, 05:45 PM
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Starter Motor
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so have any of you had the problems fixed
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10-03-2011, 05:58 PM
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http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11220972
This should hopefully solve ur problems, i did the same to mine
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10-03-2011, 06:44 PM
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Starter Motor
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thanks for that looks like that might b the problem will try it and let ya all know thanks again
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12-03-2011, 01:29 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
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My ute used to leak water on my feet when it rained heavy.
Took the advice of the above link and haven't had the problem since.
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12-03-2011, 02:16 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2009
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its has worked for me too thanks again hope i can help u out next time
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12-03-2011, 04:16 PM
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Regular Member
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Location: Adelaide
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Agree with the last link. Followed it and now can get into my car in winter without a half inch of water in the footwell...
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12-03-2011, 09:46 PM
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I actually did mine yesterday and it worked a treat.
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