rear window leak water

[Bobby A]

The center electric little window that slides open and closed seems to have developed a leak, which I seen going through a car wash yesterday. What have you done to repair this, as I don't have a clue. Does the whole window need to be replaced ?? Can you just buy and install the little sliding window ?? Does Safelite do this kind of work?? if not what company do you guys recommend?? Thank you

 

[Claude15]

Sometimes the drain (hole) in the track (channel) gets clogged.

 

[Bobby A]

Sometimes the drain (hole) in the track (channel) gets clogged.

So where would this drain hole be located ?? thank you

 

[Claude15]

It was years ago; it might have been something else…
I remember using a little water and some gentle puffs from an air hose.
(I can’t check mine right now, the rear window doesn’t work)

My main leaks were the center high mount stop light and the cab vents.

 

[Topzide]

Trimmer line works great in cleaning drain channels/drain holes. Usually stiff enough to clear the blockage, but not quite stiff enough to push a drain tube off. Sometimes a heavier fishing line can work (50lb + test). Be careful with compressed air blasts, too heavy a blast, and you've blown a drain hose off! Good luck, hope you get it clear before you encounter any freezing weather!

 

[brucejohnson]

Just a thought. It could be the high-pressure water and air from the car wash pushed past the seals, which includes the possibility of plugged or overburdened drain channels, that caused some visible seepage. With the normal rain, wind, etc. the vehicle would be exposed to, all sealing would work well. It's the "excess" from external sources that challenge the seal's integrity beyond its design.

 

[Bobby A]

All GREAT suggestions folks, I still would like to know where this drain tube/ plug you guys are taking about its location ?? driver or passenger side of the truck ?? is it in plain view so it quite obvious ?? Thank you so much

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

Mine did the leaking, a few years ago. Major leakage. The trim around the window had shrunk over time, and allowed more water through, than the drain holes could handle. I ended up using silicone sealer all around the window. All good since then.

 

[Bobby A]

Mine did the leaking, a few years ago. Major leakage. The trim around the window had shrunk over time, and allowed more water through, than the drain holes could handle. I ended up using silicone sealer all around the window. All good since then.

I haven't had a chance to look at mine since I noticed the leak, but was wondering if you used silicone all around the window, was the window still able to open and close ??
Thanks,

 

[Bobby A]

Just a thought. It could be the high-pressure water and air from the car wash pushed past the seals, which includes the possibility of plugged or overburdened drain channels, that caused some visible seepage. With the normal rain, wind, etc. the vehicle would be exposed to, all sealing would work well. It's the "excess" from external sources that challenge the seal's integrity beyond its design.

Yes, I totally agree, I will have to wait for a big downpour of rain. Thanks for that input

 

[brucejohnson]

Yes, I totally agree, I will have to wait for a big downpour of rain. Thanks for that input

Why wait on mother nature. You can always test it with an artificial downpour of you choosing by using a garden hose and adjustable spray nozzle at different flows, angles and pressures. May be more of a challenge if it was raining or freezing.
And if you haven't located the drain holes, check the bottom of the moveable center window's channel trim for small rectangular slots or holes in the lower edge.

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

I haven't had a chance to look at mine since I noticed the leak, but was wondering if you used silicone all around the window, was the window still able to open and close ??
Thanks,

I sealed it all around. No it doesn't open. I used a water hose, and it is sealed tight. I would rather have a sealed up window, than a constant marsh of water inside my truck.

 

[Bobby A]

Why wait on mother nature. You can always test it with an artificial downpour of you choosing by using a garden hose and adjustable spray nozzle at different flows, angles and pressures. May be more of a challenge if it was raining or freezing.
And if you haven't located the drain holes, check the bottom of the moveable center window's channel trim for small rectangular slots or holes in the lower edge.

great idea thanks, and no, I have not had a chance to look for said drain tube, hope to get to this in the upcoming days. thank you,

 

[Bobby A]

I sealed it all around. No it doesn't open. I used a water hose, and it is sealed tight. I would rather have a sealed up window, than a constant marsh of water inside my truck.

just wondering, I don't use it often, but I on occasion if I transporting like a long 2x4 or something I need the back window functional. But I totally agree with your statement, a sealed no leak window is better than a leaky functioning window.

 

[EWingertsahn]

I had this problem with my truck. We even replaced the entire back window but it still didn't fix anything. I was still getting water under the rear seat from the slide window not the third brake light. We decided to drill 5 holes in the window track inside the truck. It allowed the water all the water to escape from inside the truck. We used a flexible drive with the drill and a drill bit on the other side. It was a 1/8 inch bit. I haven't had water problems since we did that and I didn't even have to seal the back window.

Disclaimer, Be very careful drilling the holes and take your time. Also be sure to check your third brake light just incase it's coming from there. If you would like to see photos let me know I have photos of the finished work.

 

[Rowdy Dalton]

I had this problem with my truck. We even replaced the entire back window but it still didn't fix anything. I was still getting water under the rear seat from the slide window not the third brake light. We decided to drill 5 holes in the window track inside the truck. It allowed the water all the water to escape from inside the truck. We used a flexible drive with the drill and a drill bit on the other side. It was a 1/8 inch bit. I haven't had water problems since we did that and I didn't even have to seal the back window.

Disclaimer, Be very careful drilling the holes and take your time. Also be sure to check your third brake light just incase it's coming from there. If you would like to see photos let me know I have photos of the finished work.

Good idea. Me sealing the back window was a last ditch fix, to keep the flood water out. It was like a small pond inside at times, and I was almost to the point of having the glass replaced with a one piece model.

 

[Ozymandias]

I had this problem with my truck. We even replaced the entire back window but it still didn't fix anything. I was still getting water under the rear seat from the slide window not the third brake light. We decided to drill 5 holes in the window track inside the truck. It allowed the water all the water to escape from inside the truck. We used a flexible drive with the drill and a drill bit on the other side. It was a 1/8 inch bit. I haven't had water problems since we did that and I didn't even have to seal the back window.

Disclaimer, Be very careful drilling the holes and take your time. Also be sure to check your third brake light just incase it's coming from there. If you would like to see photos let me know I have photos of the finished work.

The window track has a drain on each end to the outside.