Interior - Water Leak Test Procedure

NO.: TSB-97-42A-006
DATE: March, 1997
MODEL: 1995-96 3000GT Spyder

SUBJECT:
3000GT SPYDER WATER LEAK
TEST PROCEDURES

PURPOSE
This bulletin contains water leak test procedures developed for the 3000GT Spyder. These new procedures supplement those in Spyder Performance Characteristics TSB-95-42A-002, Item 4.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
As explained in TSB-95-42A-002, leakage is defined as water that spills over weatherstripping causing the interior to become wet over a short time.

Seepage is defined as water that builds up at the weatherstrip and eventually flows down the glass and into the interior of the vehicle.

By nature, convertible tops will normally have some water leakage and/or seepage under certain conditions.

3000GT Spyder leakage and seepage characteristics are:

^ Normal
Signs of seepage at any or all of the compound roof joints are considered normal. As is common with any convertible top, leakage occurring when the seal joints are flooded with large amounts of water, such as in an automatic car wash or when spraying the seal joint with a garden hose, is normal.

^ Service Required
Under normal conditions, the vehicle should not have any water leakage. The vehicle should be serviced if water leakage occurs under normal conditions.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
1995-96 3000GT Spyder

PROCEDURE

WATER LEAK TEST

1. Open the part of the vehicle to be tested for water leaks (doors, windows, hardtop, etc.).

2. With a clean cloth, wipe clean and dry the sealing surfaces of the suspected leak area.

3. Close the doors, windows, hardtop, etc. to prevent water from accidently entering the vehicle.

4. Turn off the A/C, heater; ventilation blower.

Note:
Operating the blower will pressurize the vehicle interior. This may keep water from entering an otherwise improperly sealed area.





5. Connect a typical garden hose (3/4 inch or 1/2 inch diameter) to a potable (drinkable) water supply. DO NOT use recycled or other water types that may cause staining or spotting of the vehicle finish. Hold the hose vertically while opening the water supply valve. Adjust the valve until the volume of water matches the value for the particular hose size as shown in the illustration.





6. Hold the hose approximately 12 to 15 inches above the suspected leak area. Move the hose back and forth for at least two minutes per location, or until detecting seepage or leakage.

7. If leakage or seepage is detected, repair as necessary and retest.

8. To prevent spotting, rinse the tested area of the vehicle before the testing water dries on the vehicle surface. After rinsing, wipe the surface dry with a clean cotton cloth.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Information only. No special warranty applies.