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Windshield Issue - 4/14/2008 5:28:17 AM

zerochills

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10 Months ago I had a cracked windshield and had it replaced by SafeLite AutoGlass. The first week after having windshield replaced I noticed air coming past the windshiled, had SafeLite fix their work, less than a week later washed truck and noticed water on inside of windshield, again had them fix their work. (3 windshield in 10 days, profitable?) in the past couple of months I had posted a couple times in regards to wet carpet, got some good direction as where to check (a/c drains, sunroof drains, door seal, etc.) all checked out O.K. all along carpet still getting wet, recently I noticed water stains on interior firewall in front off hood release. So I thought, still having windshield leaking issue's, called SafeLite and they replaced again (now 4 windshields) so this weekend we got a considerable amount of rain, yup wet carpet ....again! Is there something they are missing when installing the windshield which would cause this (?window seal?) frankly, I am tired of pulling the carpet up to dry out and despite my efforts have noticed a musty smell. no dought from consantly saturated carpet. also, anybody think it is worth the time and effort to persue them to relace or fix the carpet/padding issue???

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RE: Windshield Issue - 4/14/2008 5:47:08 AM

Darover

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You haven't mention cleaning the rubber seal on which the sunroof glass sits when closed. Had similar issue, and checked all the regular things to looks for like you described.

I found that although the sunroof drains were not clogged, they could not keep up with the flow of heavy downpoors and some of the water that was there waiting to be evacuated by the drains was making its way in the cab through the minimal dirt that was on the seal. So I got my silicone spray lube and gave the seals a good cleaning. In my case, the problem was immediately solved.

Try it. you got nothing to lose.

edit: forgot to add that the inner glass area that lays on the seals will need the same treatment for a prefect sealing effect.

< Message edited by Darover -- 4/14/2008 5:48:56 AM >

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RE: Windshield Issue - 4/14/2008 5:56:28 AM

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I'll treat the seals as you mentioned, however to my knowledge if the sunroofs where leaking my headliner would show evidence of water stain which I do not have.

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RE: Windshield Issue - 4/14/2008 11:22:32 AM

gtagg

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Hello I just mentioned this to another forums member. I replace on average two windshields a year. and what I found out from the same problem that you are having. make sure they open your door windows. if not, as soon as you slam a door if the sealant is not dry it will blow a hole in the sealant. just enough to cause problems.. I don't think it's the seal.
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