Rear Window Leak

[DVolk]

Is there a recall or a fix seen some rain on the inside of my rear window on my 2007 Megacab with the non slider window any ideas ?

 

[Topzide]

Check the CHMSL gasket for deterioration. That would be the first place to check. If it was the rear window seal, it would be leaking sooner then now. The CHMSL gasket takes a lot of abuse from the sun then all the body flexing. The other area is to check is the front cab light gaskets if that applies to your truck. Some of that Flex Seal spray will hold you till a gasket arrives if needed. Hope you can find it!

 

[BigPapa]

What the heck is a “CHMSL”? Speak English, man.

 

[Sparky 794]

What the heck is a “CHMSL”? Speak English, man.

I believe it stands for Center High Mounted Stop Light or basically the 3rd brake light on the cab.

 

[Ozymandias]

Very likely it is the Stoplight.

 

[BigPapa]

I believe it stands for Center High Mounted Stop Light or basically the 3rd brake light on the cab.

So why not just say 3rd brake light? Seems some use these obscure abbreviations to try to impress.

@DVolk , I agree, probably the gasket on the 3rd brake light.

 

[Sparky 794]

So why not just say 3rd brake light? Seems some use these obscure abbreviations to try to impress.

@DVolk , I agree, probably the gasket on the 3rd brake light.

Not sure, you would have to ask Topzide that question. I was just trying to answer your question.

 

[brucejohnson]

So why not just say 3rd brake light? Seems some use these obscure abbreviations to try to impress.

@DVolk , I agree, probably the gasket on the 3rd brake light.

Might be because it is listed that way in the Owner's Manual, FSM (factory service manual) and IPB (illustrated parts breakdown)?

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) With Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding the housing/lens to the body as shown.

New tech - new terms...
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[Topzide]

Just quoting the verbiage that is listed in the manuals and parts break down. Had my chops busted for saying 3rd brake before on a thread! I worked the parts counter for the mechanics and tend to use the wording listed in the break downs. Sorry if it ruffled any feathers out there. Alls good and take no offense if someone questions what was written. Thanks @brucejohnson for posting the info!

 

[BigPapa]

I’ve worked a parts counter and/or service counter for 45 years. I find it makes customers uncomfortable and feel that you’re talking down to them to use terms and abbreviations they’re not familiar with.

 

[seafish]

I’ve worked a parts counter and/or service counter for 45 years. I find it makes customers uncomfortable and feel that you’re talking down to them to use terms and abbreviations they’re not familiar with.

Scott,

AFAICT (as far as I can tell ) , no one was talking down to anyone... as shown in Bruce Johnson's post, members were simply referring to parts actually listed in the parts manual .. there is NOTHING wrong with that and HONESTLY you might want to look at your own over reactions before blaming others for them. Just sayin'

 

[Topzide]

@seafish, That's the best way to explain something so that when they go to their manuals, they can find what you were explaining to them. It's a learning experience for the customer when you tell the the correct terms. Customers always give you the weirdest terms for a part anyway. When you explain the proper terms to people, you've taught them something that they will be able to use to search abetter answer and/or price! The worst people that want to try and get you are the techs themselves! They took the verbiage right from the repair manual or trainings and leave you hanging to find the part! I dealt with a few like that over the years and didn't let them ruffle my feathers, I'd let them hang waiting for their parts until they gave me more info! Them best techs were the ones that would give you the acronyms and also tell you what it meant and where to find on vehicle. Remember to look first before you jump as you may jump off the cliff!