waynesters
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Hello forum pals,
I recently bought a 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Sport pickup (last week) and took it in a 1400 mile journey this past weekend. While in the cab for that long, I noticed what appeared to be a old water mark on the drivers side A pillar, just above where the plastic grab handle molding meets the headliner. When we stopped for gas, I examined the outside and noticed that the black rubber weatherstrip that sits in the "drip rail" / "rain gutter" was loose. I checked other areas outside (passenger front, along the entire bead to the rear window) and it seemed to be tighter than in that one specific area.
I took a look for other posts and found that the sunroof drains could be clogged or the 3rd brake light could be the culprit however, I have no sunroof and the 3rd brake light area looks really good - plus I'm sure I would see stains in the back seat area if that was the culprit. Additionally, I read that the factory installed roof marker lights can leak, but this vehicle has none.
So, this leak really coincides with that lose weatherstrip on the roof line.
I saw some other people posting videos of water running out of the grab handle mount holes but nothing on a remedy to fix or repair.
I guess my questions are:
1. Has anyone else ever seen this issue, whats the best course for repair?
2. What's under that weatherstrip on the roof? Can I pull that back to inspect without damaging it?
3. Is the weatherstrip on the roof user replaceable?
I have not pulled the headliner down, but can do if necessary, I just wanted some opinions. I've included some stock photos for reference, I can post actual pics later.
Thanks for your time!
Regards,
Waynesters
I recently bought a 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Sport pickup (last week) and took it in a 1400 mile journey this past weekend. While in the cab for that long, I noticed what appeared to be a old water mark on the drivers side A pillar, just above where the plastic grab handle molding meets the headliner. When we stopped for gas, I examined the outside and noticed that the black rubber weatherstrip that sits in the "drip rail" / "rain gutter" was loose. I checked other areas outside (passenger front, along the entire bead to the rear window) and it seemed to be tighter than in that one specific area.
I took a look for other posts and found that the sunroof drains could be clogged or the 3rd brake light could be the culprit however, I have no sunroof and the 3rd brake light area looks really good - plus I'm sure I would see stains in the back seat area if that was the culprit. Additionally, I read that the factory installed roof marker lights can leak, but this vehicle has none.
So, this leak really coincides with that lose weatherstrip on the roof line.
I saw some other people posting videos of water running out of the grab handle mount holes but nothing on a remedy to fix or repair.
I guess my questions are:
1. Has anyone else ever seen this issue, whats the best course for repair?
2. What's under that weatherstrip on the roof? Can I pull that back to inspect without damaging it?
3. Is the weatherstrip on the roof user replaceable?
I have not pulled the headliner down, but can do if necessary, I just wanted some opinions. I've included some stock photos for reference, I can post actual pics later.
Thanks for your time!
Regards,
Waynesters