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Old 06-09-2007, 10:57 AM   #1
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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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Old 06-09-2007, 01:29 PM   #2
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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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Old 06-09-2007, 02:23 PM   #3
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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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Old 06-09-2007, 09:00 PM   #4
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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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Old 07-09-2007, 07:16 AM   #5
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Yep mine does it as well.
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Old 08-09-2007, 08:18 PM   #6
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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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Old 08-09-2007, 11:09 PM   #7
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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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Old 08-09-2007, 11:42 PM   #8
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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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Old 09-09-2007, 03:06 AM   #9
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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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Old 09-09-2007, 09:32 AM   #10
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yep my ute leak aswell keep driping down on my foot near the clutch pedal
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:34 AM   #11
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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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Old 09-09-2007, 09:37 AM   #12
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yes my ute does it too, sedan doesnt though
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:49 AM   #13
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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.
I know for sure that mine isnt a cracked pedal box as I recently put a brand new one in about a month ago and it still has water getting in
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Old 09-09-2007, 12:10 PM   #14
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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.
Sad thing is there seems to be too many common problems With the Au
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Old 09-09-2007, 12:18 PM   #15
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my au xr8 manual sedan does it too. Might have to check the pedal box....
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Old 09-09-2007, 10:45 PM   #16
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yea just noticed the same problem with my series II
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Old 10-09-2007, 05:15 AM   #17
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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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Old 10-09-2007, 10:54 AM   #18
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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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Old 10-09-2007, 12:09 PM   #19
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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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Old 11-09-2007, 08:34 PM   #20
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Il get him to check every area mentioned and try and eliminate it.
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Old 10-03-2011, 05:45 PM   #21
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so have any of you had the problems fixed
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Old 10-03-2011, 05:58 PM   #22
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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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Old 10-03-2011, 06:44 PM   #23
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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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Old 12-03-2011, 01:29 PM   #24
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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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Old 12-03-2011, 02:16 PM   #25
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its has worked for me too thanks again hope i can help u out next time
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Old 12-03-2011, 04:16 PM   #26
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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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Old 12-03-2011, 09:46 PM   #27
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I actually did mine yesterday and it worked a treat.
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