2019 Ram 2500 Tradesman Water Leaks Causing Windows to Fog UP

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Jameson1022

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As soon as the temperatures started dropping the truck windows would fog up on the inside of the truck. We found a puddle of water underneath the drivers seat mounting bolt.

Just came back from dealer and they are stating the cab lights are causing all of my water problems. They have replacements on order.
Anyone else experience this? What about the other stuff on the roof?

Extremely disappointed in the quality of a new truck with only 1500 miles. Why do I feel like this is just the beginning?
 

crash68

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The sunroof drains are the usual culprits in water leaks in the front. The HD trucks satellite radio antenna could also be the source. I highly doubt the third brake light if leaking could make it to the front of the cab, same goes for the sliding back window.
 

mdc1990zr1

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Third brake light gasket is a well known water intrusion point.
I found some water under my side sill plate carpeted area. Went ahead and got a new gasket from Detroit something or other and put it on my cleaned up third brake light. I could see where water had dripped inside the third brake housing on the truck. Guess what? When I reassembled everything, it became quite clear what was leaking. The original gasket was holding to the third brake light itself, but with the installation of the new gasket, there was plenty of space in the middle where the gasket was attached to the third brake light but would never contact the truck. My brilliant black paint must have heated and warped the third brake light! My third brake light housing has a definite "bow" to it. It is tight on the ends where the two screws are, but in the middle, it is not making contact with the truck. Just ordered a new OEM third brake light.
 

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