My 350Z isn't water tight
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My 350Z isn't water tight
So it rained a lot this past Saturday and my Z has a small leak on the passenger side door . I noticed a small drop about the size of a dime and a couple other small drops right where the tweeter/inside mirror is.
So to make sure I was not at fault I made sure the window was all the way up and the door was completely closed. I then wiped up all the water and went to work. I checked a couple hours later and the water was back so I have to make a trip to the dealer next weekend (I am away at school during the week but luckily the car is garaged).
Since I have fixed new cars with small leaks when I was a technician it doesn't bother me too much. I just wanted to see if this has happened to anyone else.
On a happy note I hit 450 miles this weekend and cannot wait to get to the break in point and really see what the cars got .
Dan
So to make sure I was not at fault I made sure the window was all the way up and the door was completely closed. I then wiped up all the water and went to work. I checked a couple hours later and the water was back so I have to make a trip to the dealer next weekend (I am away at school during the week but luckily the car is garaged).
Since I have fixed new cars with small leaks when I was a technician it doesn't bother me too much. I just wanted to see if this has happened to anyone else.
On a happy note I hit 450 miles this weekend and cannot wait to get to the break in point and really see what the cars got .
Dan
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Dan, it might be a failure in the window motor that was designed to ensure that when you open the door the window goes down just a bit.....and goes up when you close the door. Just go to the dealer. Believe us, we've had some window motor issues since 03
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Thanks guys I am going to call tomorrow and make the appointment. Like I said I wasn't overly bothered by it, I was curious as to whether this was a common problem or not
On a side note this is no where as bad as what happened to my 2002 Rsx. The headlights failed as the sun was going down. Luckily I was close to home.
On a side note this is no where as bad as what happened to my 2002 Rsx. The headlights failed as the sun was going down. Luckily I was close to home.
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Ive had the car for two months and ne time i go through one of those drive through washes thats touchless that just sprays the car down i end up with water on both sides like two or three drops, havent made it too the dealer yet tho.
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I had a similar problem over the weekend. After Hurrican Hannah hit, i opend my drivers side door and water just poured out. it just seemed that the water had collected where the door meets the body. my seats were dry and so was the floor...so i didnt really freak out. oh..the passenger side was the same.
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Originally Posted by chriztian
I had a similar problem over the weekend. After Hurrican Hannah hit, i opend my drivers side door and water just poured out. it just seemed that the water had collected where the door meets the body. my seats were dry and so was the floor...so i didnt really freak out. oh..the passenger side was the same.
guess it got past the first seal, but the second one held. strange none the less.
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If they fix it, I'm definitely taking mine in, too. I drove it the other week and got caught in the rain, and water was leaking in through what seemed like my clutch.
Pretty gay. Keep us updated, I don't know how to prove this to the dealership other than going there in the rain.
Pretty gay. Keep us updated, I don't know how to prove this to the dealership other than going there in the rain.
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And the winner is (drum roll please).....Brrcats in post 10. They adjusted the glass to form a better seal with the molding. Totally could have done it myself as I have the FSM and have done this many times before when I was a tech.
Since I am at school though it makes it easier just to drop it off. Picking her up tomorrow!! I can't wait to drive. Seriously I have no idea how I have not bought something for this car yet.
Since I am at school though it makes it easier just to drop it off. Picking her up tomorrow!! I can't wait to drive. Seriously I have no idea how I have not bought something for this car yet.
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i have the same problem right now but it aint no little drops...and its comming from the drivers side..same area..pretty sure its just the weather stripping for me..you should check that 1st
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