Water leak inside
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I live in CT and we got this noreastern storm. My problem is i believe i have some kind of short somewere because of water leaking into the fuse box. Water leaks from the a pillars but from were the water enters i have do idea. does anyone have a problem like this? i bought the truck 4 months ago and the windshiled was replaced (not by me) and i have had this problem one before. Is the water entering from the windshield weatherstriping?? should i take all the weatherstripeoff and rtv it all?? please help i hate haveing a flood inside my truck.
2000 f250 psd. banks power pack. dp tuner. 4" lift
2000 f250 psd. banks power pack. dp tuner. 4" lift
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I'd take it back to the windshield place and have them redo it. My money's on the windshield leaking. It's actually pretty common on SD's especialy when replacing the windshield.
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I've had the same problem, long before I had my first windshield replaced. Now on my second. The water is not associated with the windshield seal. Where's it coming from? Don't know. I live in North Jersey and am having the same problem this morning. When the weather lets up, I'm going to resume troubleshooting.
I've had the same problem, long before I had my first windshield replaced. Now on my second. The water is not associated with the windshield seal. Where's it coming from? Don't know. I live in North Jersey and am having the same problem this morning. When the weather lets up, I'm going to resume troubleshooting.
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The easiest way to tell if it's coming from the windshield. Take glass cleaner and spray it all around the outside of the window until it foams up liberally. Next take an air compressor and blow from the inside around the window. If it leaks you will see bubbles on the outside. I would also like to state that leaks are not common on S/D trucks. Crappy installations by auto glass techs are common on all vehicles. I hate anyone who can't take the time to do the job right!
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it is coming from both sides. on the drivers side i am getting water in from the hidge of the door. were the vent is right below there it is coming in i can see it is coming and going into were the fuse box is and were the latch for the hood is. it must of shorted something out b/c with the key off and out the trucks radio works as well as the windows also i can hear something making a noise. it also *****ed my horn's relay because my horn will go off for about 3 min turn off and turn back on again so i took the relay out.
as for the passanger side it is coming in the same place as the drivers side and also from the top b/c it is dripping from the holy**** bars on the a pillars. please help. i cant go another day with out him. and i want to stop the leaks.
as for the passanger side it is coming in the same place as the drivers side and also from the top b/c it is dripping from the holy**** bars on the a pillars. please help. i cant go another day with out him. and i want to stop the leaks.
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Most places offer a warranty,if you know who put it in. The only advice I have is leave it to a profesional (sp). I've seen plenty of cob jobs in the twelve years i've been doing auto glass. It's not a do it yer self job!
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I would sy yes. Even if they seal it and it stops leaking,the trapped water in there could cause rust. You can have someone remove and install it. Usually cost under $100. If it's leaking that bad it should be salvageable. Good luck.
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let the truck dry off and reinstalled the relay. so far so good. i looked at the weatherstriping for the door the upper one and i guess when the window was changed they cut alot off of the weatherstripe and somehow the water is getting in from there. just ordered the weatherstrip kit to change all of them hopefully it solves that problem. thank you.
does anyone know what else the horn relay controls?? so i can check it is still working?? dont have a manual??
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does anyone know what else the horn relay controls?? so i can check it is still working?? dont have a manual??
2000 f250 sd 7.3l
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like i said before horn stopped but now i have another prob. when i shut the truck off the a/c and/or heat will stay on, and so will the power to the windows i can put them up and down. also the small lights that light up the unlock bottom, and windowbutton?? also there is a noise if i turn the ac or heat off by hand and turn it back on comind from the kickpanel were the pedals are?? maybe needs to dry off. will keep you updated thank you again guys.
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what exacaly does the GEM do and how do i check it if it is fried?? today the truck is fine but the noise and the a/c after the truck is off and the doors opened the windows and the a/c will still work if i dont turn them off manually.
