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- JBFUK
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Re: Windscreen Replacement
[quote="Wolfpack"]JBFUK wrote:
Picked up a horrible large chip with crack on the motorway a little while ago. I need to get the screen replaced, it'll be via insurance so Autoglass I imagine.
I've been putting it off as I have this background fear that I've been very fortunate not to suffer from any of the windscreen leak issues that seem to have plagued many on this forum. This isn't a general concern, I've had plenty of windscreen replacements in the past (mostly X5s) with no issues, it's specifically about issues with D5's and windscreen leaks.
What are people's experiences of having the windscreen replaced - anyone had a leak after replacement whereas they had no issues before?
Also wondering do the likes of Autoglass recalibrate the ADAS/cameras etc or will that need to be a dealer visit afterwards?
We’ll talk about coincidence! I too picked up a crack this week. I went on line to insurers which directed me seamlessly to Autoglass. The initial annoyance was that Autoglass first appointment was in 10days time!! Not sure if that was screen supply or they are so busy? Luckily we are at home for the next couple of weeks anyway.
They do state they will need to calibrate the cameras and are required to take the vehicle for a road test.
Fingers crossed they…
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- robpenrose
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- robpenrose
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I suppose if it gets a chip every six months, it reduces the chances of a leak developing
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- Wolfpack
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Sorry Rob missed your last post..
All went well at Autoglass. Yet to step in the car after yesterdays torrential rain. I unashamedly postponed shopping last evening with ….first night nerves.
The most amusing point was the technician showing me the old screen as he was bemused by the liberal coating of a dried skin like substance “all over the place”. I also shrugged in bewilderment myself. To be fair would he have taken my suggestion seriously that it could be the residue of ….
Captain Tolly’s Creeping Crack Cure Failure?
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- JBFUK
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Thanks for the info for the ADAS, good to know they will do it as part of the process.
Annoyingly I can't get this done for a couple of weeks, and today would you believe it, the windscreen has randomly started leaking!
This morning my wife noticed some drips on the passenger side mat, and yep, water seemed to be coming down the a-pillar and onto the mat and carpet. A few other random drips running down the inside of the windscreen also on the passenger side.
The carpet was quite wet this morning, I've used a couple of 'absorbent bed pads' face down under the mat to soak up water, and had the heating on at max and directed to the footwell on the passenger side for any trips today. This evening I got out the mini vax to suck as much as possible out of the carpet but surprisingly it didn't get much up. Hoping it hasn't all pooled in some recess under the carpet, will investigate further tomorrow.
I also got out my Autel inspection camera to have a look above the headlining to see whether I can spot where the water is coming from. It was mostly dried out, and I might be wrong (I'll post the videos later) but it looks like the glass has broken away from the rubber seal - appears to be all along the top, starting from the corner on the passengers side. If that's correct, I'm thinking as a temporary fix to stop water flooding in while waiting for a replacement screen, I could try to apply some mastic/sealant from the inside. Will remove the a-pillar trim tomorrow and potentially drop the headlining a little to get a clearer view. -
- robpenrose
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Wolfpack wrote:
Sorry Rob missed your last post..
All went well at Autoglass. Yet to step in the car after yesterdays torrential rain. I unashamedly postponed shopping last evening with ….first night nerves.
The most amusing point was the technician showing me the old screen as he was bemused by the liberal coating of a dried skin like substance “all over the place”. I also shrugged in bewilderment myself. To be fair would he have taken my suggestion seriously that it could be the residue of ….
Captain Tolly’s Creeping Crack Cure Failure?
?si=42T4E3FGAkJyZGX3
Nice you got it sorted. Hopefully it’s the end of your woes…
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- Wolfpack
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It took 10 days to get my windscreen. jLR?
I was surprised to see that the old windscreen had a 4” gap in the black primer along the top edge, driver side. No wonder my attempts to bleed in sealant failed!
This could not be blamed on JLR robots because my screen was removed and reseated by National Windscreen 4 years ago….so it suggests THEY didn’t reapply the primer correctly in this area either. OR there is something not right with the ‘screen to body’ relationship in the design.
The technician said a specific Mercedes model had the same problem. In his words it was a close run thing as to which is the worst, between it and the discovery for leaks!
You should be able to push outwards the windscreen top edge and see movement.
I carried a plastic tarpaulin when away from home, just in case it rained. The rubber seal along the top of the glass is no protection. It is bonded to the windscreen so IT lifts were the glass lifts.
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- Wolfpack
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robpenrose wrote:
Wolfpack wrote:
Sorry Rob missed your last post..
All went well at Autoglass. Yet to step in the car after yesterdays torrential rain. I unashamedly postponed shopping last evening with ….first night nerves.
The most amusing point was the technician showing me the old screen as he was bemused by the liberal coating of a dried skin like substance “all over the place”. I also shrugged in bewilderment myself. To be fair would he have taken my suggestion seriously that it could be the residue of ….
Captain Tolly’s Creeping Crack Cure Failure?
?si=42T4E3FGAkJyZGX3
Nice you got it sorted. Hopefully it’s the end of your woes…
It’s amazing how simply correcting a nagging fault can lift one’s spirits and perspective.
Going out today…. just for a drive
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- JBFUK
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