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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 08:53 PM
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If they can't keep a windshield from leaking I wonder how they plan to waterproof the EV's electrics to wade 33 inches of water.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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The Range Rover windshield leaks?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2023 | 08:25 PM
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Not that I know of but if they can’t figure out how to keep a D5 windshield from leaking why would we think the same company could keep an electric Range Rover dry in deep water?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2023 | 12:52 PM
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I think that issue has been figured. The problem lies in workmanship at the individual sites.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2023 | 12:03 AM
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@sowrco - Really ? When ? My '22 leaked at 12k miles (windshield replaced under warranty ) and at 27k miles ( also warranty ). This must be something very recent, right ?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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Sorry to hear. My 2018 was replaced under warranty and never leaked again.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2023 | 04:39 PM
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Same with mine. One fix about 4 years ago and fine since then

It was a bonding issue with the glue in the factory. Volvo had the same issue on one of their models. If it leaks again then the auto glass place didn't do its job properly...
 
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 02:35 PM
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Are 2020 D5s also affected?
I haven't noticed any leaks so far. . .
 
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 05:11 PM
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Probably, the test method is to put soapy water on te outside perimeter of you windshield and blow air from the inside directed at the glass. Look for bubbles.
I suppose there might be a better way but I heard of this method years ago. Might be able to use the HVAC blower on full with all windows closed.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2024 | 11:02 AM
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I purchased my Td6 from Carmax and very luckily had a rainstorm within a couple of weeks, I noticed water on the dash and the footwell, passenger side. I took the vehicle back under their 90-day warranty and they did a similar test and honored the warranty. The LR dealer was right across the street and they had them do it. Invoice was $2300. I didn't pay a penny and it's been good since, including the California winter of 2022/23 which was very wet.
 
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