Common Convertible-Specific
Water ingress around hood seals
Symptoms
Damp carpets, musty smell, wet boot.
Cause
Hood seals perish and shrink. Drain channels block.
Fix
Replace hood seals.
Clear all drain channels (a piece of wire and patience).
Check and replace the rear screen seal if applicable.
Budget $500-1,500 AUD.
Cost mentioned in fix
Budget $500-1,500
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