[lufc]

Anyone else had this problem, after heavy rain if you open the rear door from outside a flood of water lands on your feet. We have had 3 Insignia (hire cars) and they all have suffered this.

My own Insignia went in for a recall and the service guy said there was also a recall for this problem. The solution was to cut a V out of the rubber seal at bottom of the doors and another from the diagonal edge of the door. I was not too pleased about this but they said it was the fix.

When I questioned Vauxhall about this they had no info about a recall for this. It soved the problem of water gathering, but how is it getting in?

[joemailey]

I had a recall to do with door seals. I think they replaced them on mine.

[lufc]

Could you check to see if there are Vs cut out from bottom rubber and diagonal rubber?

[svpworld]

I notice the bottom outer corner of my driver door doesnt look entirely flush with the rear door hinge edge... anyone else noticed this? I cannot imagine its bent as it is very strong, the seals are quite thick and spongy. Of course I am only talking mm but its like a picture hanging not straight, I tend to home in on those things!

[mitch1408]

This was posted on one of the other forums mate, took some time finding it agian but hope it helps.....

Technical Service Bulletin
Ref. Number 09-FR-49
TIS/TSB Ref. Number E0002540
Group A-10
Release Date 04/09/2009


Door Sill - Water Accumulation

Vehicles:
Insignia 2009-Onwards
Insignia Sports Tourer 2009-Onwards
All Engines

Complaint:
Water accumulates in sill area of front and rear doors.

Cause:
Poor fit of sealing clips allows water entry.
Production
Modified weatherstrip in production as of VIN WOLGM67C191115427.

Remedy:
In case of customer complaint apply additional drain holes (diameter 5 mm) into weatherstrip
Check in door below window glass if the weatherstrip clips are tight. If the weatherstrip clips are loose or can be pulled out easily, replace the clips.

[lufc]

Thanks for this, email winging it's way to vauxhall now

[lufc]

Got a call from vauxhall today re the email I sent about water gathering in the door sills. They would be interested to know how I got the technical bulletin as it is not for customer use. They also are working on a solution to stop water getting in in the first place so could be another recall. The mods to the seals is just a temp fix.

[mitch1408]

Got a call from vauxhall today re the email I sent about water gathering in the door sills. They would be interested to know how I got the technical bulletin as it is not for customer use. They also are working on a solution to stop water getting in in the first place so could be another recall. The mods to the seals is just a temp fix.


HAHAHAHA!

[Amos]

Just had mine done they done holes on the door seal of the body not seals on the door is this right.


This was posted on one of the other forums mate, took some time finding it agian but hope it helps.....

Technical Service Bulletin
Ref. Number 09-FR-49
TIS/TSB Ref. Number E0002540
Group A-10
Release Date 04/09/2009


Door Sill - Water Accumulation

Vehicles:
Insignia 2009-Onwards
Insignia Sports Tourer 2009-Onwards
All Engines

Complaint:
Water accumulates in sill area of front and rear doors.

Cause:
Poor fit of sealing clips allows water entry.
Production
Modified weatherstrip in production as of VIN WOLGM67C191115427.

Remedy:
In case of customer complaint apply additional drain holes (diameter 5 mm) into weatherstrip
Check in door below window glass if the weatherstrip clips are tight. If the weatherstrip clips are loose or can be pulled out easily, replace the clips.

[vectraman]

Got a call from vauxhall today re the email I sent about water gathering in the door sills. They would be interested to know how I got the technical bulletin as it is not for customer use. They also are working on a solution to stop water getting in in the first place so could be another recall. The mods to the seals is just a temp fix.

Same here, Vauxhall garge was more intrested in where I obtained the technical bulletin, then said they have never received any notification from Vauxhall about this problem but did say that have had a recall about the quarter panel at the rear needs looking at, maybe this is the problem to the water entering the door seals, time will tell

[Slider]

The quarter panel is a different issue. I recently took my car in to have warning light reset. At the same time had two recalls done, the steering lock and the quarter panel, which just ivolves putting in a spacer, apparently the gap is too close. I asked about the water gathering and the response was we could cut the 'v' in the seal but a permanent solution is being developed and we, (vauxhall) would rather wait, but will do it if you insist. At this point I have left it but will keep monitoring.

[Amos]

Has any one had this done, my dealer has put holes in the seals around the door opening of the car not the lower part of the doors