You can see the positive result of this fix in this video: ruclips.net/video/G8ih8dYvqrI/видео.html Thanks for viewing and I hope you find the video useful.
Thanks a lot for your upload! I just scored 2010 XC60 T6 with 80K miles for my monthly pay check with this issue. The seller stated that the the Sunroof motor needs replacing. I sealed this huge sunroof temporarily with flex tape. It was raining all night and my passenger side was full of water (about a gallon!). I lifted the carpet, sucked all the water with wet vac and I am amazed that the electrical wires didn't short any of the systems! Now I will follow your video and solve the problem! Cheers from NYC!!!
The best video for fixing this quite redundant issue on many Volvo XC60 phase 1 models. The Volvo garage wanted to reseal the windscreen with a risk of cracking it : Don't do that. This solution is cheaper, greener and faster. Worked like a charm on my 2010 model. Thanks much !
Thank you for taking the time to post your repair, my XC60 is fantastic but high miles and old now, it has just started leaking and unfortunately there is movement at the top of the screen where the leak is coming from, I dare say your process may well prevent some of the leak, again thank you for the great tip
Hi Tyler, thank you. I hope it does help your issue, although if you have a lot of movement you may ultimately need to have the screen re sealed. But hopefully this will do the trick, water likes to take the easiest route 😊
An important point I would like to add : The trims are held by clips that can be bought at Volvo dealership for a low price so no big deal if you break any. Also, I do recommend taking off the clips from the trims and mount them back individually. Only when all clips are set, you just plug back the trim to the clips. It is a more lengthy option that in this video but easier in my opinion. Happy fixing all !
This could be my problem. 2015 XC60 that lives outside all year under some large trees. This looks like a great first step to try and solve the problem without the expense/risk of having the windscreen re-sealed. Ha. Perfect timing as I just had hand-surgery :) When it rains, it pours. Meantime, I'll just throw a tarp on it. I'll post a follow-up when I'm able to try your method.
Hi String, if it’s had tree debris falling on it all year your hopefully in with a good chance this is the problem. Sorry to hear about your hand, I know the feeling when you can’t physically do a job, so I hope you’re soon on the mend. Look forward to hearing the outcome. 👍
I can't thank you enough for this video. I have had the problem of water in the driver's footwell of my 2010 XC60 for a few months after heavy rain or sometimes after washing the car. I have actually been using puppy training pads to catch it before it soaked into the carpets. I was literally a week away from getting the windscreen refitted as a permanent fix when I found your video. I'll admit I was a bit sceptical that something so simple could be the cause of the water intrusion but after removing the screen trims the channels on both sides were blocked with accumulated crud at the top corners just like yours. I gave them a good clean out with a toothbrush then, as suggested by others below, I replaced the clips first before sliding the trims on in a lateral direction. There didn't even seem to be a need for any additional sealer on my screen ( but I hope I am not tempting fate by saying that :-D ). Anyway so far so good and we have had some heavy showers round where I live. Carpets still bone dry. More series one XC60 owners should be made aware of this before spending hundreds of pound on screen replacement. Thanks again!
Hi Brian, really is a great feeling to know I’ve helped. It is amazing that something so simple could be the cause, although I will say on my vehicle and yours there will be an issue with bond between the screen and car. But water will always take it it’s easiest route. One thing I’ve learnt in a long engineering career, is to rule out all the simple things first when diagnosing a problem. Because usual it turn out to be a simple cause to a seemingly big problem. Chuffed you have the problem sorted. 👍
Hi Brian, really is a great feeling to know I’ve helped. It is amazing that something so simple could be the cause, although I will say on my vehicle and yours there will be an issue with bond between the screen and car. But water will always take it it’s easiest route. One thing I’ve learnt in a long engineering career, is to rule out all the simple things first when diagnosing a problem. Because usual it turn out to be a simple cause to a seemingly big problem. Chuffed you have the problem sorted. 👍
@@EverydayWorkshop Quick update. A month on and some heavy sun showers and serious deluges in the meantime but I've had no more leaks (touch wood). I get your point about my car still having a windscreen bonding issue but given that bonded screens are structural I think if it was really a safety critical issue Volvo would have had to do a recall. But by not broadcasting this simple fix Volvo is encouraging a lot of people to replace screens unnecessarily at their own expense. If I hadn't seen your video I would have been one of them by now. Capillary action is so powerful even a tiny adhesive breach can suck in a lot of trapped water over time so keeping the A pillar channels clear should almost be a service item like an oil change. I'm sure some cars must have badly compromised windscreens with terrible leaks but I wonder realistically what proportion are completely safe and can be sorted with a toothbrush.
That must be the best comment I’ve had on any of my videos. Thank you so much, I really wish you could 😁. But just the one like would be great. Very pleased you found it useful. I do hope you will watch my other videos though and hopefully like them too.
We've had nasty leaks for a long time now with our 2009 Volvo C30; I could never figure out where the drains were or how the windshield drained. I'm assuming it's quite similar. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, I can’t say for certain but I’m pretty sure it will be very similar. There will still be an issue with the screen bonding but if the water can drain away easily it should alleviate most or all of the leak. Hope you get the issue sorted. 🙂👍
Sadly this fix didnt work on my 2010 XC60 however it was the windscreen bond that had failed and caused water ingress. After trying to reseal from the outside on numerous occasions without any success I decided to take off the A Pillar cover and see how the water is getting in. I saw a constant stream of rainwater getting in from the very top corner on the drivers side and setout to block this up with ordinary silicon sealant. It worked a treat. Months later still nothing. Result !!
@@EverydayWorkshop I do have a number of electrical issues to deal with I suspect is caused by the increased moisture in the car but other than that its the most satisfying car Ive ever had. Worth noting though that I did approach Volvo Customer support with the hope of them paying for a reseal but got nowhere with them other than suggest go to an Agent and cough up for the repair myself
Hi. This could be my problem of wet footwell. How is the trim removed from the windscreen? Is it a lift up or a pull towards you? Fantastic video can’t wait for dry spring to have a go 👍
Hi Mike, it’s a while since I did the job now, but as I remember you just just peel the trims back towards you. I mention when refitting you need to push upwards on the o/s and down on the n/s (or it could be the other way around😊 best if you recheck the video) So it will probably help when removing to pull the trim in the opposite direction slightly as you remove it. Best of luck and I hope it cures your problem.
This may stop the leak, but the root of the problem was the adhesive Volvo used or some issue with the application of the adhesive at the factory. The adhesive bonds the windshield to the chassis and becomes a critical part of the car structure, especially in the event of an accident. I would recommend having it professionally repaired. It is low chance that windshield will break during removal and reinstall.
I absolutely agree with you, and I have mentioned this in the video description. What does seem odd and disappointing is that Volvo have not recalled these vehicles that have this known common fault. Especially if it compromises the structural safety of the vehicle. Even if your screen isn’t leaking I would strongly recommend keeping these drains clear. There is a possibility that having the top bond sat in water speeds up it deterioration, although it shouldn’t. Hope you enjoyed the video. 😊👍
Hi Micheal, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it useful. The car is 2011 model with leather trim. I believe the design around the windscreen and the process for rectifying the issue should be the same on all models of the XC60 from 2008 to 2017. Hope this helps.
Hi, my xc60 has just started filling the passenger side footwell. Is the leak usually just down the side seal? As no one seems to be seal repairing along the top? I’m just plucking up courage to rip the trim off.
Hi, good question. The Volvo in the video was leaking along the top, because the screen bonding to the car was compromised. But, once I had cleared the drains at the top corner of the screen it stopped the leak (the bonding is still faulty). With the trims removed it’s relatively easy to seal the sides but sealing the top isn’t. It would probably not look pretty. If your lucky once you remove the trims and clear the drains it will solve your problem. Hope this helps.
Thankyou, il give it a go and see. I was suprised that I see no water running, just a pool on the floor. Will any sealant do or do I need a brand? Any tips on trim removal?
@@Deck1ngUK Well it’s a while since I did that particular job, so if you just follow how I did it in the video you should be ok. As for sealant I just used a good silicone as I remember, which was was really just belt and braces while I had the trims removed. Hope you get it sorted. 👍😊
Hi, glad it’s helpful. it’s just a general outdoor silicone which I happened to have, which is was suitable for a wide temperature range. It probably didn’t need it on the sides as I’m sure the water was finding it’s way in at the top of the screen. I thought it wouldn’t harm while I had the trims removed.
Can you tell me if it is normal to have 'flex' at the top of the windscreen please? Mine is a C70 and I have been told that it is coming away at the top when it is pushed from the inside? Thanks
Hi, there should not be any flex at the top of the windscreen. The screen should be fully bonded all the way round. So I’m afraid you will have to have the screen repaired by a windscreen specialist. Sorry I can’t give you any better news. Hope you soon get it repaired.
Mine leaked through the middle of my windscreen not bonded correctly from new and dripped through my light fit and potentially city safe system great fun.
Hi Ben, I hope the video has helped reduce your problem. I agree and believe this is either a design or assembly issue. Hope it didn’t cause you to many electrical problems.
@@EverydayWorkshop yeah it leaked through and I believe I got away with it no issues at all should be getting a new windshield luckily the side drainage was clear otherwise it would have ended up in the footwell.
Don't use the silcon - just get your window rebonded about £60 in the UK. Chances are if it is leaking at the bottom / sides it is also leaking at the top (very common in these)
Hi Conrad, thanks for commenting. If you watch the video you will see it is leaking at the top. It’s a well known Volvo fault on these XC60s. The video is showing how cleaning out the blocked drainage channel can stop the leak (water will take the easiest route) as it did in this case. Ultimately like you say the windscreen will need rebonding. You will also notice I only applied silicon on the sides not the top. Although this wasn’t really necessary. Oh and a year and half later it was still not leaking, so I was pleased with the result and it made a good video. 👍🙂
Hi great idea. Worth considering if anyone is carrying out the repair, it may well work better than the silicon. I just used what I had at hand at the time. Being a spray you may need to carry out some minor masking off before application.
watched many of these vids ....ive been a professional windscreen installer for 35 years ......any water ingress from the window is a serious safety issue especialy vehicles with multip[le airbag saftey systems ....never repair your window with silicone it is not compatible with the special polyeurethane bond on your vehicle ......volvos do have a problem with bond on many models ...i always remove the glass clean reprime and refit the window correctley
Hi Gjait, thank you for watching the video. I totally agree the best course of action is to have the screen professionally repaired. I have commented on the video and description that this may be necessary. You have to bear in mind the all the Volvos models leaking screen issues may be in the first instance a bad design or manufacturing process, but very likely a direct result of having water permanently pooled above the screen. So it would be very prudent to have these drains regularly cleaned out. With reference to the silicone I'm sure it probably wasn't going to help anyway and was not actually leaking at the sides but at the top of the screen. In the time since October 2021 when I carried out the repair it hasn't leaked at all. So I'm very pleased. 😊 I’m sure it has a small flaw in the bond (Volvo's fault) But it doesn't become an issue so long the water can drain away. Thanks again for watching the video I hope you enjoyed it.
Haha yeah I’m with you it’s it fair bit of work. But I had jet washed it to within an inch of its life already. May have been able to clear it if I’d known exactly where the blockage was, but might also have just moved the blockage along. It was good to see the source of the issue though. Hoped you enjoyed watching. 👍🙂
This is honestly not the best fix. 1. The P3 Volvos are known to have a problem with the windshield adhesive failing. This is a safety issue that likely requires total windshield replacement. 2. The sunroof drains get clogged and need to be unclogged with compressed air. 3. Silicone will probably cause the car to rust. 4. It is easy to remove the flooring in the front then let it dry out. 5. It is most likely the water is leaking through the top of the windshield and/or overflowing in the sunroof and not through the side areas of the windshield.
Hi, thanks for your comprehensive comment 🙂. You are absolutely correct the best way is to have the screen re bonded and like you say this is a known problem with the known root cause being a manufacturing line issue, maybe a design issue too. It’s actually nothing to do with the sunroof although they do cause many water ingress issues. On this car and many of these models it is the top of the windshield that leaks. Water will always find it’s easiest route and if the drains are blocked then it will find its way through the faulty windscreen bond. So it is an easy but as stated in the video and the description it is only a temporary fix. But if the water easily drains away it “will” solve or remove most of the issue. As for the silicon I didn’t think the screen was really leaking at the side and really it was unnecessary, but while it was apart 🙂. I wouldn’t worry about corrosion. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed it. I’m chuffed it’s helped a lot of Volvo owners. 👍🙂
@@EverydayWorkshop Thank you for the reply 🙏. Totally 💯. I would also like to note that in my case at least the sunroof drain clog and windshield bond were unrelated. I ended up taking off the headliner to diagnose where the leak was coming from and found the water was overflowing in the sunroof then leaking into the headliner. The water was channeled by the headliner through the A pillar headliner then into the floor.
Nooooo Don't use Silicone! As an auto glass tech this this so wrong. if the windshield is leaking, it is because the windshield was installed incorrectly. The windshield is bonded to the car with a polyurethane, and if they have any gaps in the glue line that is where the water gets in. 99 percent of the time silicone is not going to seal it, and makes the replacement of the windshield in the future a nightmare. It requires complete removal of silicone on the body in order to reinstall the windshield as it does not let the new urethane to bond to the car. Sometimes requires you to sand the area down to bare metal to remove all traces of silicone. Not to mention silicone is a huge promotor to rust. Nothing good can come from using silicone to seal your windshield!!
Haha great comment Jon. Definitely feel like I’ve just had a good telling off 😁. I fully take on board your comment though, it’s nice to have an expert give their view. I think Volvo should have spoken to somebody like you when they were producing this model. Might not have been a generic problem with the XC60 from this era. Thanks for watching though. 👍🙂
@@EverydayWorkshop haha not meant to be mean! Purely just to educate. I changed this exact year xc60 windshield today. It had been leaking like crazy! The whole top of the windshield was not bonded to the car.
@@jonstyles5707 😀 Don’t worry I knew you weren’t being mean, I’m fairly thick skinned anyway. That’s the problem they all have, either a design fault or more likely a manufacturing issue. That’s why keeping the drain channels clean puts off the inevitable, for a while at least. 👍🙂
Well after cleaning out the drains I had the car for another 2 years and it never leaked again in that time. Almost anything will leak if left immersed in water. What does prutswerk mean? it didn’t translate (although I have a good idea😁). Thanks for watching 🙂👍
You can see the positive result of this fix in this video: ruclips.net/video/G8ih8dYvqrI/видео.html
Thanks for viewing and I hope you find the video useful.
Thanks for this work on video share, please can you give me a little help to find out i will sent pic.
@@bylentbikliqi3965 I will certainly try and help if I can. 😊👍
Thanks a lot for your upload! I just scored 2010 XC60 T6 with 80K miles for my monthly pay check with this issue. The seller stated that the the Sunroof motor needs replacing. I sealed this huge sunroof temporarily with flex tape. It was raining all night and my passenger side was full of water (about a gallon!). I lifted the carpet, sucked all the water with wet vac and I am amazed that the electrical wires didn't short any of the systems! Now I will follow your video and solve the problem! Cheers from NYC!!!
Thank you Arthur, pleased you enjoyed the video and I hope this solves your issue. Let us know how you get on. Cheers 😊👍
The best video for fixing this quite redundant issue on many Volvo XC60 phase 1 models. The Volvo garage wanted to reseal the windscreen with a risk of cracking it : Don't do that. This solution is cheaper, greener and faster. Worked like a charm on my 2010 model. Thanks much !
Hi Thomas, it’s great to know I’ve helped you sort the problem, and that it was greener and cheaper. Thank you so much for your comment. 👍
Thank you for taking the time to post your repair, my XC60 is fantastic but high miles and old now, it has just started leaking and unfortunately there is movement at the top of the screen where the leak is coming from, I dare say your process may well prevent some of the leak, again thank you for the great tip
Hi Tyler, thank you. I hope it does help your issue, although if you have a lot of movement you may ultimately need to have the screen re sealed. But hopefully this will do the trick, water likes to take the easiest route 😊
An important point I would like to add : The trims are held by clips that can be bought at Volvo dealership for a low price so no big deal if you break any.
Also, I do recommend taking off the clips from the trims and mount them back individually. Only when all clips are set, you just plug back the trim to the clips. It is a more lengthy option that in this video but easier in my opinion.
Happy fixing all !
Thanks Thomas, that’s great advice.
I did it in the same way.
This could be my problem. 2015 XC60 that lives outside all year under some large trees.
This looks like a great first step to try and solve the problem without the expense/risk of having the windscreen re-sealed.
Ha. Perfect timing as I just had hand-surgery :) When it rains, it pours.
Meantime, I'll just throw a tarp on it. I'll post a follow-up when I'm able to try your method.
Hi String, if it’s had tree debris falling on it all year your hopefully in with a good chance this is the problem. Sorry to hear about your hand, I know the feeling when you can’t physically do a job, so I hope you’re soon on the mend. Look forward to hearing the outcome. 👍
I can't thank you enough for this video. I have had the problem of water in the driver's footwell of my 2010 XC60 for a few months after heavy rain or sometimes after washing the car. I have actually been using puppy training pads to catch it before it soaked into the carpets. I was literally a week away from getting the windscreen refitted as a permanent fix when I found your video. I'll admit I was a bit sceptical that something so simple could be the cause of the water intrusion but after removing the screen trims the channels on both sides were blocked with accumulated crud at the top corners just like yours. I gave them a good clean out with a toothbrush then, as suggested by others below, I replaced the clips first before sliding the trims on in a lateral direction. There didn't even seem to be a need for any additional sealer on my screen ( but I hope I am not tempting fate by saying that :-D ). Anyway so far so good and we have had some heavy showers round where I live. Carpets still bone dry. More series one XC60 owners should be made aware of this before spending hundreds of pound on screen replacement. Thanks again!
Hi Brian, really is a great feeling to know I’ve helped. It is amazing that something so simple could be the cause, although I will say on my vehicle and yours there will be an issue with bond between the screen and car. But water will always take it it’s easiest route.
One thing I’ve learnt in a long engineering career, is to rule out all the simple things first when diagnosing a problem. Because usual it turn out to be a simple cause to a seemingly big problem. Chuffed you have the problem sorted. 👍
Hi Brian, really is a great feeling to know I’ve helped. It is amazing that something so simple could be the cause, although I will say on my vehicle and yours there will be an issue with bond between the screen and car. But water will always take it it’s easiest route.
One thing I’ve learnt in a long engineering career, is to rule out all the simple things first when diagnosing a problem. Because usual it turn out to be a simple cause to a seemingly big problem. Chuffed you have the problem sorted. 👍
@@EverydayWorkshop Quick update. A month on and some heavy sun showers and serious deluges in the meantime but I've had no more leaks (touch wood). I get your point about my car still having a windscreen bonding issue but given that bonded screens are structural I think if it was really a safety critical issue Volvo would have had to do a recall. But by not broadcasting this simple fix Volvo is encouraging a lot of people to replace screens unnecessarily at their own expense. If I hadn't seen your video I would have been one of them by now. Capillary action is so powerful even a tiny adhesive breach can suck in a lot of trapped water over time so keeping the A pillar channels clear should almost be a service item like an oil change. I'm sure some cars must have badly compromised windscreens with terrible leaks but I wonder realistically what proportion are completely safe and can be sorted with a toothbrush.
I wish I could give you a million likes for this 👍
That must be the best comment I’ve had on any of my videos. Thank you so much, I really wish you could 😁. But just the one like would be great. Very pleased you found it useful. I do hope you will watch my other videos though and hopefully like them too.
We've had nasty leaks for a long time now with our 2009 Volvo C30; I could never figure out where the drains were or how the windshield drained. I'm assuming it's quite similar. Thanks for the video!
Thank you, I can’t say for certain but I’m pretty sure it will be very similar. There will still be an issue with the screen bonding but if the water can drain away easily it should alleviate most or all of the leak. Hope you get the issue sorted. 🙂👍
Great video!! Saved me $300
That’s fantastic, very glad to help. 🙂👍
Thanks very much, great video. I’m going to try this at the weekend 👍
Thanks, I hope this sorts your problem. Let us know how you get on. 👍
Just what I was searching for, this was very helpful, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Sadly this fix didnt work on my 2010 XC60 however it was the windscreen bond that had failed and caused water ingress. After trying to reseal from the outside on numerous occasions without any success I decided to take off the A Pillar cover and see how the water is getting in. I saw a constant stream of rainwater getting in from the very top corner on the drivers side and setout to block this up with ordinary silicon sealant. It worked a treat. Months later still nothing. Result !!
That’s great to hear you sorted the problem John. it does seems like a generic fault with the XC60s, they are otherwise a great car. 👍😊
@@EverydayWorkshop I do have a number of electrical issues to deal with I suspect is caused by the increased moisture in the car but other than that its the most satisfying car Ive ever had. Worth noting though that I did approach Volvo Customer support with the hope of them paying for a reseal but got nowhere with them other than suggest go to an Agent and cough up for the repair myself
Hi. This could be my problem of wet footwell. How is the trim removed from the windscreen? Is it a lift up or a pull towards you? Fantastic video can’t wait for dry spring to have a go 👍
Hi Mike, it’s a while since I did the job now, but as I remember you just just peel the trims back towards you. I mention when refitting you need to push upwards on the o/s and down on the n/s (or it could be the other way around😊 best if you recheck the video) So it will probably help when removing to pull the trim in the opposite direction slightly as you remove it. Best of luck and I hope it cures your problem.
This may stop the leak, but the root of the problem was the adhesive Volvo used or some issue with the application of the adhesive at the factory. The adhesive bonds the windshield to the chassis and becomes a critical part of the car structure, especially in the event of an accident. I would recommend having it professionally repaired. It is low chance that windshield will break during removal and reinstall.
I absolutely agree with you, and I have mentioned this in the video description. What does seem odd and disappointing is that Volvo have not recalled these vehicles that have this known common fault. Especially if it compromises the structural safety of the vehicle.
Even if your screen isn’t leaking I would strongly recommend keeping these drains clear. There is a possibility that having the top bond sat in water speeds up it deterioration, although it shouldn’t. Hope you enjoyed the video. 😊👍
Thanks for the good vid! What year and trim is that xc60? Have a 2015 in the states. Thank you
Hi Micheal, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it useful. The car is 2011 model with leather trim. I believe the design around the windscreen and the process for rectifying the issue should be the same on all models of the XC60 from 2008 to 2017. Hope this helps.
@@EverydayWorkshop Thanks! Gonna check the car when I get back home. Best Wishes
Very helpful - thanks 👍
Very pleased you found it helpful, I hope it sorted your issue. 😊👍
Hi, my xc60 has just started filling the passenger side footwell. Is the leak usually just down the side seal? As no one seems to be seal repairing along the top? I’m just plucking up courage to rip the trim off.
Hi, good question. The Volvo in the video was leaking along the top, because the screen bonding to the car was compromised. But, once I had cleared the drains at the top corner of the screen it stopped the leak (the bonding is still faulty). With the trims removed it’s relatively easy to seal the sides but sealing the top isn’t. It would probably not look pretty.
If your lucky once you remove the trims and clear the drains it will solve your problem. Hope this helps.
Thankyou, il give it a go and see. I was suprised that I see no water running, just a pool on the floor. Will any sealant do or do I need a brand? Any tips on trim removal?
@@Deck1ngUK Well it’s a while since I did that particular job, so if you just follow how I did it in the video you should be ok. As for sealant I just used a good silicone as I remember, which was was really just belt and braces while I had the trims removed. Hope you get it sorted. 👍😊
Great dyi! What kind of silicone was used? Anything special for windshields?
Hi, glad it’s helpful. it’s just a general outdoor silicone which I happened to have, which is was suitable for a wide temperature range. It probably didn’t need it on the sides as I’m sure the water was finding it’s way in at the top of the screen. I thought it wouldn’t harm while I had the trims removed.
Can you tell me if it is normal to have 'flex' at the top of the windscreen please? Mine is a C70 and I have been told that it is coming away at the top when it is pushed from the inside? Thanks
Hi, there should not be any flex at the top of the windscreen. The screen should be fully bonded all the way round. So I’m afraid you will have to have the screen repaired by a windscreen specialist.
Sorry I can’t give you any better news. Hope you soon get it repaired.
@@EverydayWorkshop Thank you, I did suspect... I will look around to find somewhere and get it resealed.
Mine leaked through the middle of my windscreen not bonded correctly from new and dripped through my light fit and potentially city safe system great fun.
Hi Ben, I hope the video has helped reduce your problem. I agree and believe this is either a design or assembly issue. Hope it didn’t cause you to many electrical problems.
@@EverydayWorkshop yeah it leaked through and I believe I got away with it no issues at all should be getting a new windshield luckily the side drainage was clear otherwise it would have ended up in the footwell.
Don't use the silcon - just get your window rebonded about £60 in the UK. Chances are if it is leaking at the bottom / sides it is also leaking at the top (very common in these)
Hi Conrad, thanks for commenting. If you watch the video you will see it is leaking at the top. It’s a well known Volvo fault on these XC60s. The video is showing how cleaning out the blocked drainage channel can stop the leak (water will take the easiest route) as it did in this case. Ultimately like you say the windscreen will need rebonding. You will also notice I only applied silicon on the sides not the top. Although this wasn’t really necessary. Oh and a year and half later it was still not leaking, so I was pleased with the result and it made a good video. 👍🙂
How about using flex seal spray instead of silicon caulking... would it work or even be better
Hi great idea. Worth considering if anyone is carrying out the repair, it may well work better than the silicon. I just used what I had at hand at the time. Being a spray you may need to carry out some minor masking off before application.
Thank You So Much !!
You’re very welcome, I’m really pleased you have found it helpful. 🙂👍
watched many of these vids ....ive been a professional windscreen installer for 35 years ......any water ingress from the window is a serious safety issue especialy vehicles with multip[le airbag saftey systems ....never repair your window with silicone it is not compatible with the special polyeurethane bond on your vehicle ......volvos do have a problem with bond on many models ...i always remove the glass clean reprime and refit the window correctley
Hi Gjait, thank you for watching the video. I totally agree the best course of action is to have the screen professionally repaired. I have commented on the video and description that this may be necessary. You have to bear in mind the all the Volvos models leaking screen issues may be in the first instance a bad design or manufacturing process, but very likely a direct result of having water permanently pooled above the screen. So it would be very prudent to have these drains regularly cleaned out. With reference to the silicone I'm sure it probably wasn't going to help anyway and was not actually leaking at the sides but at the top of the screen. In the time since October 2021 when I carried out the repair it hasn't leaked at all. So I'm very pleased. 😊 I’m sure it has a small flaw in the bond (Volvo's fault) But it doesn't become an issue so long the water can drain away. Thanks again for watching the video I hope you enjoyed it.
All that pissing about, brushing, scrubbing, wiping and cleaning, why not just give it a good jet washing? er wait. lol tempting as hell though.
Haha yeah I’m with you it’s it fair bit of work. But I had jet washed it to within an inch of its life already. May have been able to clear it if I’d known exactly where the blockage was, but might also have just moved the blockage along. It was good to see the source of the issue though. Hoped you enjoyed watching. 👍🙂
Job well done mate. @@EverydayWorkshop 👍
This is honestly not the best fix.
1. The P3 Volvos are known to have a problem with the windshield adhesive failing. This is a safety issue that likely requires total windshield replacement.
2. The sunroof drains get clogged and need to be unclogged with compressed air.
3. Silicone will probably cause the car to rust.
4. It is easy to remove the flooring in the front then let it dry out.
5. It is most likely the water is leaking through the top of the windshield and/or overflowing in the sunroof and not through the side areas of the windshield.
Hi, thanks for your comprehensive comment 🙂. You are absolutely correct the best way is to have the screen re bonded and like you say this is a known problem with the known root cause being a manufacturing line issue, maybe a design issue too.
It’s actually nothing to do with the sunroof although they do cause many water ingress issues. On this car and many of these models it is the top of the windshield that leaks. Water will always find it’s easiest route and if the drains are blocked then it will find its way through the faulty windscreen bond. So it is an easy but as stated in the video and the description it is only a temporary fix. But if the water easily drains away it “will” solve or remove most of the issue. As for the silicon I didn’t think the screen was really leaking at the side and really it was unnecessary, but while it was apart 🙂. I wouldn’t worry about corrosion. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed it. I’m chuffed it’s helped a lot of Volvo owners. 👍🙂
@@EverydayWorkshop Thank you for the reply 🙏. Totally 💯. I would also like to note that in my case at least the sunroof drain clog and windshield bond were unrelated. I ended up taking off the headliner to diagnose where the leak was coming from and found the water was overflowing in the sunroof then leaking into the headliner. The water was channeled by the headliner through the A pillar headliner then into the floor.
@terabytetechnews8026 I’m glad you got your issue sorted. 👍🙂
Nooooo Don't use Silicone! As an auto glass tech this this so wrong. if the windshield is leaking, it is because the windshield was installed incorrectly. The windshield is bonded to the car with a polyurethane, and if they have any gaps in the glue line that is where the water gets in. 99 percent of the time silicone is not going to seal it, and makes the replacement of the windshield in the future a nightmare. It requires complete removal of silicone on the body in order to reinstall the windshield as it does not let the new urethane to bond to the car. Sometimes requires you to sand the area down to bare metal to remove all traces of silicone. Not to mention silicone is a huge promotor to rust. Nothing good can come from using silicone to seal your windshield!!
Haha great comment Jon. Definitely feel like I’ve just had a good telling off 😁. I fully take on board your comment though, it’s nice to have an expert give their view. I think Volvo should have spoken to somebody like you when they were producing this model. Might not have been a generic problem with the XC60 from this era. Thanks for watching though. 👍🙂
@@EverydayWorkshop haha not meant to be mean! Purely just to educate. I changed this exact year xc60 windshield today. It had been leaking like crazy! The whole top of the windshield was not bonded to the car.
@@jonstyles5707 😀 Don’t worry I knew you weren’t being mean, I’m fairly thick skinned anyway. That’s the problem they all have, either a design fault or more likely a manufacturing issue. That’s why keeping the drain channels clean puts off the inevitable, for a while at least. 👍🙂
@@EverydayWorkshop path of least resistance!
Gewoon op nieuw laten plaatsen in plaats van dit prutswerk 😂
Well after cleaning out the drains I had the car for another 2 years and it never leaked again in that time. Almost anything will leak if left immersed in water. What does prutswerk mean? it didn’t translate (although I have a good idea😁). Thanks for watching 🙂👍