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For the last few months, there is a stale odor inside my JTR when I get in after it rains. I haven't found any leaks yet, and it goes away within 24 hours, but it's no fun during the rainy season in FL. This happens when it's parked. I haven't noticed it after a wash, I can't find any wet spots, and I haven't been to the dealer yet because it will likely need to sit until it rains. (once I take it in, it probably won't rain for 2 weeks) Anyone having a similar problem? This happened with a GMC Sierra that I owned, and it was due to the drain tubes in the passenger A-Pillar. In that situation, it was very evident because my carpet was soaked.
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Check your floor pans up front AFTER a hard rain and feel the carpet under any floor mats. Itā€™s possible you have a leak, and if you do THAT is where the water will collect and soak the carpet padding.

If thatā€™s the case, and you confirm it, take it in. And good luck.
 

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Check the rear hard top window, above it at the seal, mine just started and soaked the back of the seats and left a musty smell, how I discovered it after it has rained here almost non stop this summer.
 
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Check the rear hard top window, above it at the seal, mine just started and soaked the back of the seats and left a musty smell, how I discovered it after it has rained here almost non stop this summer.
Check your floor pans up front AFTER a hard rain and feel the carpet under any floor mats. Itā€™s possible you have a leak, and if you do THAT is where the water will collect and soak the carpet padding.

If thatā€™s the case, and you confirm it, take it in. And good luck.
Thanks for the input- I have checked both of those (I checked the front floor pans first), and have found no water, but I can smell it.
 
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Check the rear hard top window, above it at the seal, mine just started and soaked the back of the seats and left a musty smell, how I discovered it after it has rained here almost non stop this summer.
Update- just found the leak yesterday evening, and @Kilroy1941 my leak is in the same place. We had a downpour so I decided the check the seat backs again, BEFORE I could smell anything, and there it was..... Did you take it to the dealer?
 

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Update- just found the leak yesterday evening, and @Kilroy1941 my leak is in the same place. We had a downpour so I decided the check the seat backs again, BEFORE I could smell anything, and there it was..... Did you take it to the dealer?
I had to ditch my local dealership, they didn't even want to look at it until almost two months out. I ended up making a two hour trip to the dealership I purchased it from. They ordered a window. A little over two weeks later they had the part and Tuesdays next week I drop it off for replacement. Also if you have to wait, use the weather strip they sell on Amazon for the front fenders. It works perfectly tucked in some to stop all leaks in the mean time

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NL4DI2E/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
 

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I had to ditch my local dealership, they didn't even want to look at it until almost two months out. I ended up making a two hour trip to the dealership I purchased it from. They ordered a window. A little over two weeks later they had the part and Tuesdays next week I drop it off for replacement. Also if you have to wait, use the weather strip they sell on Amazon for the front fenders. It works perfectly tucked in some to stop all leaks in the mean time

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NL4DI2E/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Good to know; I appreciate the info. My ride goes in on the 22nd, when the "leak specialist" is in. I'm sure I'll hear the same thing, 2 weeks to wait for a window. Hope all goes smoothly for you on Tuesday!
 

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Well the dealers glass guy botched it..gouged and then used gloss black paint all around with hair in it. Frustration continues

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Well the dealers glass guy botched it..gouged and then used gloss black paint all around with hair in it. Frustration continues

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Geez.... I have a color matched hard top, so now I'm nervous. Mine goes in on Wednesday for the leak test.
 

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Geez.... I have a color matched hard top, so now I'm nervous. Mine goes in on Wednesday for the leak test.
Dealer is setting up my next appointment. They are telling me they will fix what the glass company's guy did. Also hinted he no longer works there.
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