Cabin leaks?
11-09-2015, 04:12 PM
#11
Senior Member
Pretty much what I did with mine... and haven't had an issue in the back since.
Although now I have one of the white cargo lights burnt out and haven't replaced it because I don't feel like screwing with the sealant stuff I put around it...
... that and I am lazy.
On a side note, as long as it is not too cold where you live, you can just run a hose over it or a few pitchers of water.
Although now I have one of the white cargo lights burnt out and haven't replaced it because I don't feel like screwing with the sealant stuff I put around it...
... that and I am lazy.
On a side note, as long as it is not too cold where you live, you can just run a hose over it or a few pitchers of water.
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11-09-2015, 07:30 PM
#12
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First, that guy joe is an idiot, he never posts anything useful. To the op, mine leaked where the black strips that cover the seam and they drain into the window seal. I had to take out the back window and reseal. I also got a new 3rd light because of spider cracks around the screw holes. No issues since.
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11-09-2015, 07:48 PM
#13
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Ive had:
- 3rd brake light leak: Replaced and ran a bead of sealant around it- seems to be fixed
- Satellite antennae leak: Ran a bead of sealant around it - seems to be fixed
- Now have a leak at the upper driver-side corner of the windshield.
I've come to the conclusion that my truck wants to be a submarine....
- 3rd brake light leak: Replaced and ran a bead of sealant around it- seems to be fixed
- Satellite antennae leak: Ran a bead of sealant around it - seems to be fixed
- Now have a leak at the upper driver-side corner of the windshield.
I've come to the conclusion that my truck wants to be a submarine....
11-09-2015, 08:51 PM
#14
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11-10-2015, 04:26 PM
#15
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Do you have a sunroof? Water could get in there, but with some soap and water and the a/c blasting as mentioned pour around the obvious points. It may save you time chasing all the other more obscure places.
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11-10-2015, 04:51 PM
#16
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In retrospect, had I had some gasket material handy, I could have just replaced made a new gasket, but I didn't. This method will definitely make replacing the bulbs much more difficult.
Make sure it is closed-cell, it will not absorb water, and it will separate easily, unlike silicone.
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11-11-2015, 07:29 AM
#17
Pretty much what I did with mine... and haven't had an issue in the back since.
Although now I have one of the white cargo lights burnt out and haven't replaced it because I don't feel like screwing with the sealant stuff I put around it...
... that and I am lazy.
On a side note, as long as it is not too cold where you live, you can just run a hose over it or a few pitchers of water.
Although now I have one of the white cargo lights burnt out and haven't replaced it because I don't feel like screwing with the sealant stuff I put around it...
... that and I am lazy.
On a side note, as long as it is not too cold where you live, you can just run a hose over it or a few pitchers of water.
First, that guy joe is an idiot, he never posts anything useful. To the op, mine leaked where the black strips that cover the seam and they drain into the window seal. I had to take out the back window and reseal. I also got a new 3rd light because of spider cracks around the screw holes. No issues since.
I'll definitely look into the seals as you mentioned if it doesn't stop leaking. Thanks for the heads up.
11-11-2015, 10:43 AM
#18
Senior Member
1) HINT/TIP: Put your vehicle information (year, cab type, trim, engine, wheelbase, _x4 drive, etc.) in your sig' -OR- provide it in your posting(s).
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2) HINT/TIP: You'll find posting in the appropriate
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2) HINT/TIP: You'll find posting in the appropriate
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I'm so sick of seeing this. Please stop.
11-11-2015, 10:46 AM
#19
Senior Member
My sliding rear window leaked and spotted up my seats pretty bad. It was never enough to soak things though. You've probably pegged the issue with the 3rd break light
11-11-2015, 12:31 PM
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