Drip From Under Dash

[Dad]

Hi, my daughters Xsara 2.0 hdi Estate (2002) has liquid dripping from under the lefthand side of the dash into the footwell, it feels waxy !

 

Does anyone have any ideas what the problem is ?

 

Thanks

 

Graham

[Johndouglas]

I bet you its the heater matrix. Check the water level in the coolant reservoir.

[Dad]

Thanks John, It's only a very slow drip so doesn't show much in reservoir, although it must be going down slowly.

 

The drip seems to appear when yo go around a corner ? , do you know where and how easy it is to get to the heater matrix ? so that I can check it .

 

Thanks again

 

Graham

[Johndouglas]

If it is the matrix, it's a pity it didn't show up whilst the car was still under warranty. Our Xsara started leaking at 14months old, and the matrix was replaced for free. A matrix normally lasts for many years and my opinion is that they had a poor lot delivered at that time. A new matrix is around £40, but if you are not doing the job yourself, it's expensive because the dashboard has to come out. If the leak is small you could try Barsleak in the cooling system. It may stop the drip.

[Dad]

Car was only bought a couple of weeks ago, so it's gone back to dealer to sort out.

 

Thanks for advice

 

Graham