Leaking back window

[Don Gesualdi]

I had the leak back in 21 and I believe it was in 2022 I picked up the 7mm silicone vacuum tubing, a 1” long 1” pvc pipe as my guide press tool, sprayed window cavity out with water and alcohol, wiped it clean and dry, then soaked it down with same solution and slowly set the tubing in place with the tool I made with the pvc pipe. Don’t pull the hose along, set it straight in, keep it hydrated and run the tool along.

Now then,…the fallout of having this leak… the water drains down behind the back plastic panel where the subwoofer is AND there’s two very critical modules as well that can get wet. One module is the Alpine module that is directly behind the woofer and the second one is your DTCM (drivetrain control module). If this one gets wet, it’ll do things to your truck that’ll leave you stranded and you’ll swear off jeeps for the rest of your life. But hey! Have no fear because knowledge is power and now you have an action plan.

But let’s hope you can deal with the water (that got in and ran down the wall) on to the woofer and modules!

I accidentally found where the water was sitting on my stuff when I took the panel off to inspect my DTCM. Taking the panel off is a B!$ch if you don’t understand what’s got it pined in there and I went all HULK on mine and broke it in a few places but it can be UPGRADED later and it’s all sitting back on the wall, no problem. If I was to do it again, I now know how not the break the top of the panel.

Let the techs take the panel off to inspect for water damage or threat to connectors.

Pics definitely helped!! Thanks ,my leak is not that bad but i'm going to seal it anyway.

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[HighNoon]

I took mine to the dealer. 2021 Rubicon. They busted the rear glass and it took 3 trips to the dealer to get all the glass out that I kept finding. I’m in a Mojave now and always keeping an eye out. I would find water laying in the speaker box behind the seat.

 

[Stan H]

I had the leak back in 21 and I believe it was in 2022 I picked up the 7mm silicone vacuum tubing, a 1” long 1” pvc pipe as my guide press tool, sprayed window cavity out with water and alcohol, wiped it clean and dry, then soaked it down with same solution and slowly set the tubing in place with the tool I made with the pvc pipe. Don’t pull the hose along, set it straight in, keep it hydrated and run the tool along.

Now then,…the fallout of having this leak… the water drains down behind the back plastic panel where the subwoofer is AND there’s two very critical modules as well that can get wet. One module is the Alpine module that is directly behind the woofer and the second one is your DTCM (drivetrain control module). If this one gets wet, it’ll do things to your truck that’ll leave you stranded and you’ll swear off jeeps for the rest of your life. But hey! Have no fear because knowledge is power and now you have an action plan.

But let’s hope you can deal with the water (that got in and ran down the wall) on to the woofer and modules!

I accidentally found where the water was sitting on my stuff when I took the panel off to inspect my DTCM. Taking the panel off is a B!$ch if you don’t understand what’s got it pined in there and I went all HULK on mine and broke it in a few places but it can be UPGRADED later and it’s all sitting back on the wall, no problem. If I was to do it again, I now know how not the break the top of the panel.

Let the techs take the panel off to inspect for water damage or threat to connectors.

So thats where the RF Hub is located

 

[Stan H]

Here’s the tool I used to set the tubing

Which side did you put the sticky side to?

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Which side did you put the sticky side to?

The blue tape edge is what I ran along the silicone tubing.

 

[Stan H]

The blue tape edge is what I ran along the silicone tubing.

I mean doesn't that 7mm tubing have a sticky side ?

 

[Maximus Gladius]

I mean doesn't that 7mm tubing have a sticky side ?

No sticky side, just set it in place, spray on the water/alcohol solution and rub the tool along it

 

[Stan H]

No sticky side, just set it in place, spray on the water/alcohol solution and rub the tool along it

Seems as though marine grade clear caulking would do just as well.

 

[JeepCares]

Went to grab my jacket I had stored in the little cubby behind the back seat under the window. It was all wet, I looked in the track where the sliding window slides and it was full of water. I have to say I'm pretty disappointed with this truck. I've had transmission problems, creeks and rattles, and the window is leaking. I don't even have 10,000 miles yet. Anybody else experiencing leaking back window? Will Jeep fix it under warranty?

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[ecidiego]

Went to grab my jacket I had stored in the little cubby behind the back seat under the window. It was all wet, I looked in the track where the sliding window slides and it was full of water. I have to say I'm pretty disappointed with this truck. I've had transmission problems, creeks and rattles, and the window is leaking. I don't even have 10,000 miles yet. Anybody else experiencing leaking back window? Will Jeep fix it under warranty?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...e-their-top-scratched-seats-ripped-etc.66403/

No leaks since I posted that thread. Truck sits outside it's whole life in Socal sun. If you want to risk the dealer completely screwing up your truck then I guess you could attempt a warranty repair.

 

[Jessup]

Not sure why I have to do shit like this to a brand new $70,000 truck. As much as I love this truck, transmission issues and leaky windows are not acceptable for a brand new vehicle. I will be trading it in before the warranty expires. I will not be buying another Stelantis product 🫤

 

[ecidiego]

It's a Jeep thing. Sorry man.

 

[Jessup]

It's a Jeep thing. Sorry man.

I keep hearing that. I'm surprised so many people put up with that.

 

[ecidiego]

I keep hearing that. I'm surprised so many people put up with that.

Just have to keep the love of the truck over 50% versus the hate of Stellantis.

 

[Jessup]

Just have to keep the love of the truck over 50% versus the hate of Stellantis.

That's going to be hard I'm right at 50/50

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