Water Leaks: Notes
Symptom/Vehicle Issue:
- Customer complaint of wet carpet and/or waterleak
Diagnosis:
- This issue is broken out by possible leak location and provides all the necessary information and latest methods to make an effective repairs
- If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure
NOTE:
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FIRST
- This manual applies to all Jeep models: 2/4 door & Hard/Soft Top.
- Before testing the vehicle, perform a review of the top system. Make sure all the latches are engaged, none of the top seals are puckered or distorted, the door seals are installed correctly, the tops are not out of alignment, etc. .
- Each leak area can have multiple root causes, as noted in the diagnosis chart. It is important to water test each repair before starting the next.
- If a leak cannot be reproduced, it is due to the period of time the vehicle is under wet conditions. Some leaks may take hours before leaking.
- If a leak cannot be reproduced, apply all the repairs to the applicable areas as noted in the diagnosis chart.
- When the door is open, there is water run off from the roof that can soak the carpet. Be sure to explain to the customer that this cannot be fixed. This is an unfortunate condition with this type of vehicle, similar to convertibles .
- It is important to understand where the leak ENDS up when diagnosing the vehicle. Where the leak ends up, does not always explain where the leak originates. Refer to the diagnosis chart when determining which repairs to perform.
- This repair procedure does NOT cover every possible water leak on the Jeep Wrangler. The issues identified in this document are the major leaks that show up in the field .
- If a hose is required, place on the top of the vehicle facing forward making sure water is getting to all areas. Do NOT directly spray in the area of question. This can create a "false" leak that cannot be fixed.
- For leak testing use open hose pressure sprayed in an arc onto the vehicle and allow water to flow or cascade off the vehicle. Use of high pressure sprays or car washes may force water past the water seals causing "false" leaks. DO NOT use high pressure sprays or car washes as a diagnostic test.
- The content identifies the major areas of water leaks, the critical characteristics of each area and how to repair them.
NOTE:
Some repairs will require the use of replacement parts and/or water leak repair foam kit as indexed in. Refer to REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST .
DIAGNOSIS CHART -