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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

DOOR DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO GLASS AND DOOR DIAGNOSIS

Glass and door faults include water leaks and improper opening and closing. Causes for these faults can include faults in the glass, weatherstrip, drain hole, waterproof film or door installation.

GLASS AND DOOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a glass and door fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

Window Glass Diagnostic Trouble Symptom Chart:






SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Water Leak Through Windshield/Rear Window Glass

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the seal is faulty

Q: Is the seal faulty?

YES : Repair the seal, then go to Step 3.

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check if the body flange is deformed.

Q: Is the body flange deformed?

YES : Replay the body flange, then go to Step 3

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : This diagnosis complete.