leaky top

1 LIL NDN · 10-27-2009, 11:58 PM

I came out from work today and had a puddle in my shifter Boot .It had been raining all day .Has anybody else had this problem? I unhooked it and rite at the middle it was aLL WET. Could the catch have been loose .top was not down sense Beginning of OCT. at the MM6 in MD.

IBDRINKEN · 10-28-2009, 12:02 AM

i had the same problem with the leaking and the top ripping at the buttress where it snaps down. Since then it has been replaced 3 different times and all of the seals have been replaced as well.

Venice · 10-28-2009, 05:28 AM

There is a TBS #06-08-67-016A This TSB covers leaks at the shifter Boot area.

The fix is to Apply clear silicone sealer to the opening at the seam to smooth out the transition between the convertible top sections.

The TSB give you pictire of the seam.

1 LIL NDN · 10-28-2009, 06:28 AM

Venice how do I find the TBS.never been there B4

1 LIL NDN · 10-28-2009, 06:30 AM

IBDRINKIN Hows your job working Out .You able to keep your Car?

IBDRINKEN · 10-28-2009, 06:31 AM

that was also tried on mine but didnt work

IBDRINKEN · 10-28-2009, 06:32 AM

yes i still have both thank god

1 LIL NDN · 10-28-2009, 09:48 AM

OK I checked this morning and it was DRY so maybe it was not connected tight or something on seal.Last night it rained Quite hard and steady for a few hours.

Small Dealer · 10-28-2009, 10:43 AM

This may be the situation and fix Venice talked about:

Quote:

Subject: Water Leak Down "A" Pillar or Drips from Roof Header onto Shifter (Apply Sealer to Convertible Top Seam)

Condition
Some customers may comment on a water leak down the "A" pillar where the front top weatherstrip meets the windshield weatherstrip, or drips from the roof header onto the shifter.

Cause
This condition may be caused by the transition at the convertible top seams being too big for the seal to overcome.

Correction

Apply clear silicone sealer to the opening at the seam to smooth out the transition between the convertible top sections.

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