I've been dealing with bad condensation and still not able to figure out where the water / moisture is coming from. I found mold on both rear seat belts....any ideas?
Condensation and rear seat belt mold???
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Im having a similar problem. Just discovered water is getting through the rear cargo windows and dripping behind the side trim finding itself to the lowest point which is the seatbelt mechanism
Spray some water on the roof and side windows while someone is inside to see if its coming in there also
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Interesting. Do u happen to have a pic where this is occurring. Thanks!
Not handy. Water comes off the roof and appears to be coming in through the gasket
Ok. I had the same problem. I have a 2003 LX470. First, is the rear tail light gaskets. Get some automotive waterproof sealant or automotive polyurethane (black) and caulk it good. Problem solved for $20. Then, remove your rear upper tailgate LED stop light and re-seal around the gasket with the same stuff. Go crazy with the caulking. It needs it. If your rig is like mine, the water jet nozzle is also leaking. You can't see it until you remove the plastic fascia from the inside and look upwards with a flashlight on a rainy day, You will likely see water dripping down steady if your gaskets are 15 years old. You could buy new gaskets but the old ones are super tough to remove without taking the paint with it. It is a little tricky to remove without breaking the tabs. I ended up breaking the tabs and had to order a replacement plastic inner fascia that went on the inside of my upper tailgate. Then, move onto the roof rack system. There are (I believe) 8 bolts that secure the roof rack system. When you remove one of the bolts, you will likely see green corrosion. Water has gotten through. Remove the bolts, clean them with a wire bus, and caulk the s**t out of them and re-install. Problem solved. I also saw water on the inside of my front windshield on a damp day and also after raining. I had a feeling that the windshield had not been re-installed properly after a repair. Upon removal (by a trustworthy auto glass shop) they uncovered that the previous repair had removed the mounting rivets used to secure my windshield. Rust was visible and 1/4 inch holes were in the sheet metal on both side near the top of the a-pillars from "mounting screws" that the previous repair had used. You are not supposed to use "screws". You need need special rivets. I ordered new glass, new moldings, and got an autobody shop to repair the metal with spot welding, zine paint, etc....It is an air tight package now inside the truck. Finally, after 1.5 years, I got the moisture issues licked on my rig.
