Slight window leak after car wash - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rawbz · 02-14-2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psk

after finding this issue with my driver's side window, my passenger side is now leaking in the exact same location. sigh

has your dealer replaced the driver side seal yet?

Mokiki · 02-14-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bergyb

When I went through a rail car wash here in Ottawa I thought the car was going to be ripped to pieces lol. No leaks though. Just the terror of feeling as though the doors were about to ripped off :p

same experience. my car shakes a lot, and I was afraid the radio antenna was going to fall off.

psk · 02-14-2013, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawbz

has your dealer replaced the driver side seal yet?

no, they had to put in an order. it's been about 2 weeks now since then. they have no ETA either.

BRZerk · 02-15-2013, 11:51 AM

are your switches flashing? try resetting the auto windows.

jailbot · 02-17-2013, 06:51 PM

It's been raining a lot recently where I live and temps dropped below freezing last night. Woke up to having my windows frozen in place due to all the water building up in the door and the window switches flashing at me. I know that a new model of car will always have some teething issues in its first year, but the amount of things going wrong with my car is starting to get ridiculous.

Sookainian · 04-18-2014, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psk

no, they had to put in an order. it's been about 2 weeks now since then. they have no ETA either.

Any update so far ?

Heavy rain today and i notice water leaking from the small glass

Skurj · 04-18-2014, 05:24 PM

Mine leaks there everytime I go through the touchless car wash, both driver and passenger side. Not noticed it when raining though.

See your dealer..

Sookainian · 04-19-2014, 02:21 PM

i cannot stand my local dealer.

everytime i send in my car to fix one problem, they will damage my car... either by scratching somewhere or denting some panels...

3 bad experiences...

N234 · 12-19-2014, 10:02 AM

I am at the dealership right now, having this problem looked at.

My leak is throughout the small triangular fixed glass, and the leading edge of the movable glass, on the passenger side of my 2013.

The triangular piece is sitting about a 3/8 inch lower at the trailing edge, and requires an adjustment. *EDIT: Not just the triangle triangle; the whole piece of frame which joins the two windows is low.*
I'm waiting in the showroom at the moment where I can see the problem on both showroom 2014 BRZs. Clearly a manufacturing defect, from my perspective, which is that of a programmer of another assembly equipment.

** Hats off to the members of WILLOWDALE SUBARU in Toronto for recognizing that this is a warrantied fix, without any push from me.

Best of luck to everyone with this issue.

-Nat

vgi · 12-19-2014, 01:04 PM

stop washing your cars folks!

dirty tank not seen in battle

N234 · 12-19-2014, 02:18 PM

I just ran the car through a car wash with no leaks. The black divider is mounted with adjustability in case you want to DIY... Problem solved.

Bimble Bamble · 05-08-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N234

I just ran the car through a car wash with no leaks. The black divider is mounted with adjustability in case you want to DIY... Problem solved.

As per the original post a bit of water creeps through the top of the window closest to the roof line, even with hand washing.

Would this fix that? Could you please elaborate on how you solved this problem? A picture would help too. Thanks!

zman · 05-08-2015, 10:20 PM

I just noticed my hood leaking today all over the back of the headlights which is the reason why my hids broke 😐 anyone else have this problem?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

N234 · 05-09-2015, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick_B

As per the original post a bit of water creeps through the top of the window closest to the roof line, even with hand washing.

Would this fix that? Could you please elaborate on how you solved this problem? A picture would help too. Thanks!

The dealership did it under warranty. Basically the entire window assembly needed to be moved upwards.
Sorry i don't have pictures. I didn't do it myself either. The dealership said it was easy. It took them less than one hour.

02-15-2013, 11:51 AM	#18
BRZerk Some guy in a white car Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Oakmont, PA Posts: 393 Thanks: 70 Thanked 79 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	are your switches flashing? try resetting the auto windows. __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT - Satin White Pearl

04-18-2014, 05:24 PM	#21
Skurj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: SOLD... Location: GTA Ontario Posts: 955 Thanks: 56 Thanked 192 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine leaks there everytime I go through the touchless car wash, both driver and passenger side. Not noticed it when raining though. See your dealer.. __________________ WRB MT BRZ Sport Tech Delivered March 21 2013 Its mine now!! Paid for Mar 2018 and its gone... Sept '18 tho I am sure I will miss it Replaced with 18 50th edition ND

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Brake fluid leak..	tintumz22	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	9	02-01-2013 04:20 PM
Slow Leak, wha do you guys think could be the cause?	peenut1086	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	10	12-25-2012 11:47 PM
Slight grinding from the brakes...	kndonlee	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	7	09-15-2012 06:14 PM
Exhaust Leak?	k33n3r	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	6	08-09-2012 01:59 PM

04-19-2014, 02:21 PM	#22
Sookainian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Toyota GT86 Location: Singapore Posts: 145 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i cannot stand my local dealer. everytime i send in my car to fix one problem, they will damage my car... either by scratching somewhere or denting some panels... 3 bad experiences...

12-19-2014, 10:02 AM	#23
N234 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Posts: 193 Thanks: 69 Thanked 73 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I am at the dealership right now, having this problem looked at. My leak is throughout the small triangular fixed glass, and the leading edge of the movable glass, on the passenger side of my 2013. The triangular piece is sitting about a 3/8 inch lower at the trailing edge, and requires an adjustment. EDIT: Not just the triangle triangle; the whole piece of frame which joins the two windows is low. I'm waiting in the showroom at the moment where I can see the problem on both showroom 2014 BRZs. Clearly a manufacturing defect, from my perspective, which is that of a programmer of another assembly equipment. ** Hats off to the members of WILLOWDALE SUBARU in Toronto for recognizing that this is a warrantied fix, without any push from me. Best of luck to everyone with this issue. -Nat

12-19-2014, 01:04 PM	#24
vgi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: frs Location: nj Posts: 723 Thanks: 237 Thanked 348 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 58 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	stop washing your cars folks! dirty tank not seen in battle

12-19-2014, 02:18 PM	#25
N234 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Posts: 193 Thanks: 69 Thanked 73 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just ran the car through a car wash with no leaks. The black divider is mounted with adjustability in case you want to DIY... Problem solved.

05-08-2015, 10:20 PM	#27
zman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: scion frs Location: philadelphia Posts: 531 Thanks: 233 Thanked 514 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just noticed my hood leaking today all over the back of the headlights which is the reason why my hids broke 😐 anyone else have this problem? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

User Name		Remember Me?
Password