Rear Glass / Condensation
 

My rear glass has condensation on the right lower part and I wondered about the best way to get this resealed?

I just spoke to auto glass and they said that the can't guarantee the glass will come out in one piece, so can only be booked in as a replacement, to the tune of nearly £600 :-(

What has everyone else undertaken to solve this condensation issue on the D3 S8? I am guessing its a seal that has perished or separated as I have no sunroof, so its obviously not sunroof drains

Any help appreciated!

It's the only way to do it, I recommend you have a look at the procedure though for cutting it out that's in the Audi manuals and of course refitting it the way Audi would

Do you have a copy of this procedure? or anyone else? or should I book this into Audi? I really don't want the job being b*llsed up!

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9347

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WOAH!!! I didn't see that list of resources before (must need my eyes testing)

That is so helpful - thanks a bunch! +++

spoke to auto glass, they do replacement only and even then not under insurance. So I contacted Audi and they put me in touch with their glass fitters, Corby Windscreens, apparently they work on all the stuff in the Vindis group.

They have advised that if its toughened glass it should come out ok with no problems and will go back in at a total cost of £125 + VAT which seems pretty decent to me.

However, and here is the rub, if its a laminated one, chances are it might crack and if that happens I will need another new rear window from Audi that could come in between £700-£900

With the interests of bracing myself beforehand - does anyone know if the rear glass is toughened or laminated...

** I am sitting down now, so hit me... **

£125 + vat is an extremely good price knowing that aerials are mounted at the top of the glass. And I'm sure it will be a pain of a job.

As for if it's laminated I'm not 100% sure, but am thinking it will be. I remember in my PR codes burglar-restrained glass which I should think is laminated.

Here are the PR codes for D3 side and rear glass.
PRCode: 4KC = Side and rear windows in heat-insulatingglass
PRCode: 4KS = Side and rear windows
PRCode: 4KV = Side and rear windows in laminated glass
PRCode: VW5 = Side and rear windows
PRCode: VW8 = Side and rear windows burglar-restrained

Corby Windscreens did a good job on our A6 replacing front windscreen . It was booked in at Audi Northampton, I paid Audi, they supplied the materials and arranged for Corby Windscreens to come out and change the glass. It was cheap as well, don't remember exact price but discounted price was a bit over £300, which I then claimed back from insurance.

On another thought if you can find exactly where the gap is you might be able just to seal it from outside(or inside) without taking windscreen out.

If its heat reflective or twin pane I'd guess its got to be laminated

Mine has this condensation too (MY2010). Bit poor in my opinion if it is the seal/bond. I just dry it out with kitchen roll and leave it but it does seem to be worse this year. Are we 100% sure that its is a leaking seal and not something else like a grommet hole in the panel below? I guess it will only get worse. :(