cargo area carpet wet

[uss2defiant]

Hi all,

I couldn't find anything about wet carpet in the cargo area on the forum.
Found the carpet in the cargo area wet after 2 days of rain.
Seems like the water originated from some where high. Noticed small pools of water on my toolkit.

Headliner doesn't feel wet and no visible wet spots.

Other than my wife spilling something at the back (which she didn't), I'm really scratching my head here.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[dude1116]

Mine leaked from the third tail light area, but that was because of the crappy seal on the aftermarket third tail light that I have. But I would check up there.

 

[uss2defiant]

Mine leaked from the third tail light area, but that was because of the crappy seal on the aftermarket third tail light that I have. But I would check up there.

Did it leak through the headliner?
How did the leak trickle down into the cargo area?
Thanks.

 

[dude1116]

Did it leak through the headliner?
How did the leak trickle down into the cargo area?
Thanks.

There's a plastic grating. I think the water was getting under the third tail light and just falling right into the cabin from there.

 

[uss2defiant]

Thanks. I'll hose it down and see whether it starts to leak.
What as your fix? replacement seal?

thanks.

 

[LibertyTC]

Before the water test... you may want to try this! :happy175:
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Besides cyclop light, roof rail mount could also be a potential source.
Edit- also mine gets wet on rear inside plastic cover of tail gate, coming from above hatch glass, seal is not perfect.

 

[uss2defiant]

This jeep......
Sigh.... sucking up my time x.x

 

[dude1116]

Thanks. I'll hose it down and see whether it starts to leak.
What as your fix? replacement seal?

thanks.

I caulk sealed the tail light to my Jeep. Thinking back I probable could have figured something else out, considering I can't get the tail light off now. :emotions34:

Let's just say I've become a LOT smarter in the 6.5 years I've had this Jeep.

 

[uss2defiant]

I pulled out the 3rd brake light last night. saw a faint water trail through the light dust but I don't see how it could have gotten the carpet that wet. I think I might try some household weather stripping or 3M foam tape.

I'll have to hose it down when i go to the inlaws next weekend. Still got to wrap up the fan issue this weekend.

 

[vaksanov]

Could it be the wiring to the rear defrost? One of mine was twisted and when closing the rear window it was getting stuck in the rubber and letting water in. Unplugged the wire, untwisted it and made sure it wasn't pinched between the seal and window.

 

[uss2defiant]

Hmmm.....
Good suggestion. I'll look into that but I'm pretty sure my coiled cable isn't twisted up in a bunch.
Thanks.

 

[profdlp]

Could it be the wiring to the rear defrost? One of mine was twisted and when closing the rear window it was getting stuck in the rubber and letting water in. Unplugged the wire, untwisted it and made sure it wasn't pinched between the seal and window.

It could have compressed the seal enough when it was twisted to leave a gap. I'd have a look at that to see.

Edit: Sorry - had the thread opened before I posted and didn't see the last comment!

 

[uss2defiant]

so at the inlwas place, hosed the rear for a bit and found no leaks. wife comes out and her memory decides to work at that instant saying that the liftgate was left open by accident when it rained.

fml

 

[profdlp]

...wife comes out and her memory decides to work at that instant saying that the liftgate was left open by accident when it rained...

If you decide to have her memory replaced I would go with genuine Mopar. Aftermarket stuff is fine for some things, but you don't want to fool around when it comes to the critical things. :icon_lol:

 

[uss2defiant]

so far everything at the rear is mopar.
I'm just glad there wasn't a leak.

 

[M38 Bob]

so far everything at the rear is mopar.
I'm just glad there wasn't a leak.

"everything in the rear is MOPAR" Which "rear" are you talking about? :icon_smile:

Bob