Serious leak, no not the sunroof drains.

[cgalpha08]

Before anyone says to check the sunroof drains, I already did, I even pulled the drivers side one to make sure it wasn't clogged, gutted it, ran water through it, no issues. The passenger side one is and I'll worry about that later since the water isn't coming in there.

Went to the carwash and after driving away I can feel water leaking on my foot. Could it be the bolts on the A pillar? I have siliconed the crap out where my aux wires go through the firewall so I seriously doubt it's that. Could it be the clip holding the brake line against the firewall is loose? Seriously doubt it's that.

I am honestly stumped because I've ruled out the obvious reasons to my problem. Thoughts?

 

[alrock]

What bolts on the A pillar?

You also have bolts through the roof that hold on the rack. Those can wear out (Nugget did that on his H3) with too much torque when tightening or through too much weight on the roof. They can leak at that time.

 

[cgalpha08]

What bolts on the A pillar?

You also have bolts through the roof that hold on the rack. Those can wear out (Nugget did that on his H3) with too much torque when tightening or through too much weight on the roof. They can leak at that time.

So the bolts I was referring to are the two that hold the trim on and the one that is the most forward of the roof, covered by trim. I don't think it's what nuggets problem was because I've never really put a lot of weight up there. I also really reallyyyyyy do not want to have to pull the roof rack to check under there haha

 

[cgalpha08]

The water comes in just under the dash and drips onto my feet, I just don't know where it's coming from

 

[4speedfunk]

Make sure the drivers side wiper well is free of leaves & mud.


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[USMC_TOP]

Windshield?


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[cgalpha08]

Make sure the drivers side wiper well is free of leaves & mud.


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Did that, pulled the faux air box and cleaned all the debris stuff out too. Last time I checked the windshield seals they were fine. It's just confusing

 

[Best4x4]

X2 on windshield. My Alpha's was replaced when I bought it and it leaks during light rain storms. Heavy storms don't seem to phase it. Already got a crack in the windshield thanks to LA roads..... Will address it when it gets replaced.

 

[cgalpha08]

X2 on windshield. My Alpha's was replaced when I bought it and it leaks during light rain storms. Heavy storms don't seem to phase it. Already got a crack in the windshield thanks to LA roads..... Will address it when it gets replaced.

Hmmm I'll take another look at the seals. Maybe after 7 plus years the seals have dried up some?

 

[USMC_TOP]

I would say the ac drain but it's on the wrong side. Maybe an aftermarket remote starter config? Can you put the hose to it and make it happen? Have someone soak it down while u watch under the dash.


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[USMC_TOP]

Oh there are 4 drains for the sunroof. Check them all?


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[cgalpha08]

I would say the ac drain but it's on the wrong side. Maybe an aftermarket remote starter config? Can you put the hose to it and make it happen? Have someone soak it down while u watch under the dash.


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Oh there are 4 drains for the sunroof. Check them all?


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Not the rears but those leak into the rear through the headliner. Also a negative on the remote start

 

[USMC_TOP]

Mine leaked on the passenger side and it was the drains. I guess I would do the hose thing and watch under the dash with a bright light bud. Hope you find it.


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[cgalpha08]

I will say this. I did drive around without the fake air vents on and the engine runs noticeably cooler.

As to the leak. I've tried watching it and it's incredibly hard to tell where it's coming from

 

[Best4x4]

The windshield is glued in, they never installed the top rubber across my windshield so water sits above the glass where it's glued in. Tried to replace the gasket along the top they left off, was unavailable... Just waiting for another rock lol

 

[USMC_TOP]

Help it along Best with some dry ice........


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[Best4x4]

LoL

 

[zefrum]

Yea, Ive got the same problem -water leaks onto my foot when I slow down and its raining.
I first noticed this problem after I saw my newly installed all weather driver-side floor mat had a puddle of water.
Took it to the dealer, said it was the clogged sun roof. Happened again pretty soon after picking it up.
-Then I got to wondering how my truck had a battery issue a few years back -it was actually the day the world was suppose to end on the Mayan Calendar 12-21-2012...
Also had a weird electrical problem in 2011 where the battery had died.

I didnt put this all together until I saw my all weather floor mat holding water and then driving along felt water hitting my foot (i like sandals).

So I am 100% the water is from rain, and its coming from the roof -weather thats from the rails or the sun roof, Im not so sure. However, I believe its more likely coming from the rails because 1. rain water channels in the rails wich would cause the sudden rush of water when braking and 2. the dealer said they unclogged the sun roof lines but this happened again 2mnths later with the water...

 

[Wild Bill]

I love these forums because after all...misery loves company! I have the very same issue. After a rain or a car wash I get a large wet spot on the headliner just above the drivers side door and just above my left ear. My sunroof is NOT the culprit. It drains very well both front and back with not a trace of a head liner leak when I test it. I firmly believe it is the black plastic rails/trim near the driver side A pillar on the outside of the vehicle. Question is...how do I get these trim pieces off? I do not have a roof rack installed on the rails so this should prove to be a fairly simple chore I would think. Has anyone any experience in taking the trim rails off and is this a silicone type of repair? The rail appears to be a bit loose, as I can tell it is not affixed firmly to the metal roof. Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cgalpha08]

I love these forums because after all...misery loves company! I have the very same issue. After a rain or a car wash I get a large wet spot on the headliner just above the drivers side door and just above my left ear. My sunroof is NOT the culprit. It drains very well both front and back with not a trace of a head liner leak when I test it. I firmly believe it is the black plastic rails/trim near the driver side A pillar on the outside of the vehicle. Question is...how do I get these trim pieces off? I do not have a roof rack installed on the rails so this should prove to be a fairly simple chore I would think. Has anyone any experience in taking the trim rails off and is this a silicone type of repair? The rail appears to be a bit loose, as I can tell it is not affixed firmly to the metal roof. Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Bill, I managed to solve my issue. it was the bolt at the top of the A pillar at the front of the truck. The one that is exposed when you take off the windshield trim. It was loose so tightened it back down and used some silicone, haven't had any issues since then. There have been some major rainstorms and nothing.

As far as removing the windshield trim pieces, its the 2 screws that are on the side, kinda under the weather stripped. Then you simply pop it off. Be careful though because you can break the plastic.

 

[woodwardsh3]

#1 Look at the rubber sleeve where the wiring harness comes threw the fire wall.
#2 go to the car wash use the hand sprayer on pre soak turn ac or vent on high start soaping down all where you think the leak may be, you can try this under the hood and fire wall too. watch for blowing bubbles where the air is coming out. where air is coming out water can come in. good luck.
And last recheck the drain tube on the driver side as it is above your foot it may have come out of the fire wall.