Door leak issue
03-06-2010, 01:12 PM
#1
Door leak issue
I noticed a door leak issue since i got my car back from the bodyshop. I tested it by running water over the area. It dsnt seem to leak right away but after i drive or if i check in the morning i will notice a new stream of liquid running down the inside door panel that has stained both doors now.
I went to my local Acura dealer cause I saw online they had a 03 cl on the lot. When I checked that car it had the same stains as my car does in the pics. I was wondering if this is a common problem and if anyone knows a fix for it. I was thinking of removing the door panel, tweeter housing and side view mirrors and reinstalling to see if that helps. If not maybe Ill just replace the door seals. Again i never noticed this before I had the bodyshop paint my car. Not sure 100% if it was happening before that or not but dont think so.
I went to my local Acura dealer cause I saw online they had a 03 cl on the lot. When I checked that car it had the same stains as my car does in the pics. I was wondering if this is a common problem and if anyone knows a fix for it. I was thinking of removing the door panel, tweeter housing and side view mirrors and reinstalling to see if that helps. If not maybe Ill just replace the door seals. Again i never noticed this before I had the bodyshop paint my car. Not sure 100% if it was happening before that or not but dont think so.
03-07-2010, 11:48 AM
#4
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I need to check. I dont remember having the same stains, but my drivers side speaker grille is water stained. Not sure why.
For that stain, it may be the seal that runs along the bottom of the window. You need to remove the mirror to replace it. There should be a screw behing the mirror holding the trim on and the rest is held on by clips. You will break the clips BTW. I believe the new trim comes with the clips.
Theres also the weatherstripping around the window, I think they call it the run channel. You can replace that as well. I did mine awhile ago, I want to replace the other seals though. Theyre a bit stiff now being 7yrs old.
For that stain, it may be the seal that runs along the bottom of the window. You need to remove the mirror to replace it. There should be a screw behing the mirror holding the trim on and the rest is held on by clips. You will break the clips BTW. I believe the new trim comes with the clips.
Theres also the weatherstripping around the window, I think they call it the run channel. You can replace that as well. I did mine awhile ago, I want to replace the other seals though. Theyre a bit stiff now being 7yrs old.
03-07-2010, 11:52 AM
#5
I need to check. I dont remember having the same stains, but my drivers side speaker grille is water stained. Not sure why.
For that stain, it may be the seal that runs along the bottom of the window. You need to remove the mirror to replace it. There should be a screw behing the mirror holding the trim on and the rest is held on by clips. You will break the clips BTW. I believe the new trim comes with the clips.
Theres also the weatherstripping around the window, I think they call it the run channel. You can replace that as well. I did mine awhile ago, I want to replace the other seals though. Theyre a bit stiff now being 7yrs old.
For that stain, it may be the seal that runs along the bottom of the window. You need to remove the mirror to replace it. There should be a screw behing the mirror holding the trim on and the rest is held on by clips. You will break the clips BTW. I believe the new trim comes with the clips.
Theres also the weatherstripping around the window, I think they call it the run channel. You can replace that as well. I did mine awhile ago, I want to replace the other seals though. Theyre a bit stiff now being 7yrs old.
Last edited by brian6speed; 03-07-2010 at 11:55 AM.
03-07-2010, 11:58 AM
#6
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It could very well be the mirror seal. Its only $12 so might as well try it.
Try pulling the door panel off and running water over the door. You should be able to see better.
Try pulling the door panel off and running water over the door. You should be able to see better.
03-07-2010, 12:11 PM
#7
When I looked again I noticed dried water on that black metal piece under the seal/weatherstripping that i have in red. It looks like it is running down that black metal then behind the tweeter housing and then down the door panel. I was wondering if it could be from those little holes like the one i have outlined. Not sure if the water stain went further than that hole or not.
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03-07-2010, 12:28 PM
#8
This is the top of the door. On that inner seal is it supposed to sit ontop of the outer seal or is it supposed to be tucked under. Both of mine are sitting on top atm and in that pic. The car i checked at dealer were on top also but that car had same leak stains as mine so cant go by that fully. When i got my car back from painting one was tucked under and one was on top so i just untucked the tucked one.
03-07-2010, 05:18 PM
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Yea, mine is untucked. When I washed the car today I actually noticed the same stain you have. So what option are you going to try first?
Im thinking about picking up the mirror seals anyway, theyre $12 a piece and easy to install.
Im thinking about picking up the mirror seals anyway, theyre $12 a piece and easy to install.
03-07-2010, 07:33 PM
#10
Damn so you have same stains. Im gonna remove the tweeter housing and door panel and test it with water again. I think i might just replace the mirror seal and i already bought new door seals to put on. If that dsnt work ill just try to do a custom fix and seal stuff better.
03-07-2010, 08:51 PM
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K. Im probably going to order the seals tomorrow.
Let me know if you find a fix.
Let me know if you find a fix.
03-09-2010, 02:05 PM
#13
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Cool. Im going to order the mirror seals along with the e-brake shoes when I pick up my other parts. Let me know how it goes 
03-17-2010, 05:42 PM
#15
I Drive Like A Dick 8≈
Cool stuff I will check for this stain later tonight and am excited to hear how it pans out for you guys, another DIY would be pretty cool
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