Cab Water Leakage

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I am getting some water in the cab on the drivers side on my 97 reg cab. I'm looking at trying a new piece of weather strip and hope it solves the problem. Anyone else had similar problem

 

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Fatboy,

Believe it or not, it's probably your cargo/backup light above the rear window. Mind did that so bad it was squishy on the driver's side and that's what it was. The gasget is cheap and it's an easy fix. I cleaned up surface with denatured alcohol before installing the new gasket. No leaks of any kind since then.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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I've heard that the sliding rear window can leak also. HTH

 

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Yes I know another Dodge owner that had the sliding window leak.
My seal on rear window was leaking, fixed under warranty.
the cargo/brake light another good possibility.
Remove as much interior as possible.
Get a water hose, start low work your way up the window seals then across until you notice water inside of truck or leaking in from seal( don't forget the cargo/brake light). If you don't find leak on back side check all other sides. The water mite get thru on oneside of seal but come out opposite side so take your time watering it down.

 

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I was getting the carpet soaked at the passenger seat.

I would have sworn it came from the door or A/C unit.

Nope.

I checked the top of the rear window... there was a gap big enough to stick my pinkie through.

I squirted black RTV sealer into the gap on both sides and anywhere else (on top) that I saw a gap. Hasn't leaked since. and the carpet smells better.

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'96 4x4, 2500 extended, 5-Stick, TST, big stereo, MP3 player, GPS, Kodiak Sidewinder steps.

 

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i second joe's comments... . my leaked extremely bad and it was around the cargo light... easy to fix too #ad

 

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Yup,

Cargo light. I replaced the original gaskets, then added a bead of clear silicone caulk around the lens, too. No leaks since. If a bulb ever needs replacement (not gonna happen) I can remove the lens again by just removing the screws, and running a length of 50 pound test fishing line (with a "sawing motion") behind the lens from one side to the other.

No leaks since this was done. Dry as a BONE!

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97 2500 4x4, club cab, auto, 3. 54 limited slip, JRE 4" exhaust, Dr. Performance Fuel system (370 HP), "Twister Turbo," Geno's guages -- Boost, EGT, transmission & Rear -- MAG Hytec covers, SunCoast Converter/Transgo shift kit, Brite Box, tons o'chrome under hood, Prime Loc, EZ Drain, Seat covers, wood dash, Rancho Suspension, Warn M12000 Winch on Warn Brush Guard, Warn driving and fog lights, Hella twin back up lights, 285/75/R16 B. F. G. ATs on Mickey Thompson "Classic" rims; Linex bed liner, BD exhaust brake, Optima, "Red-top" batteries. Northwest Custom mudflaps, front/rear, and stainless rocker panels.