Rear Glass / Condensation

1781cc · #1 8th February 2016, 01:27 PM

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!

Delboy · #2 8th February 2016, 01:57 PM

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

1781cc · #3 8th February 2016, 02:19 PM

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!

Delboy · #4 8th February 2016, 02:32 PM

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

Document 28

1781cc · #5 8th February 2016, 02:39 PM

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

That is so helpful - thanks a bunch!

1781cc · #6 9th February 2016, 12:02 PM

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... **