tonyplants
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Don, so your original one was replaced and your replacement is leaking? Is it cracked too? I've had mine replaced also with the AC part number.
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Rear window surround crack.
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Yeah it was replaced due to the rear window rattle. tonight I went out there and noticed my headliner wet. It was to dark to look for cracks. I will check tomorrow for cracks. It has some faint lines what i seen that looks like where the cracks form.
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My build date is December 2018.
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It's possible that could be third brake light also.
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And this is probably why some already notice shape and size difference... maybe!
I don’t know if that’s the actual picture but they are different. Look on the power sliding window the electrical connection is lower on the older one than the newer one.
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Don, Ok, so yours was replaced for rattle, not cracks or leaks. 3 weeks ago (about a couple months after getting the rear slider replaced) I too had water on my headliner. They just replaced the third brake light-which I would push for, not just the TSB that retightens screws. Our issues seem very similar (new slider to fix rattle and cracks/leaks, then third brake light leak). My replacement slider has no signs of cracks and it appears to not be leaking, however it's cold again in Michigan with no rain anytime soon. I have run through touchless carwash a couple times with no visible leaks (not since third brake light replacement) from slider. Here's a couple pics of third breaklight leak and repair. It seems that dealers will either remove and re-tighten the screws IAW with existing TSB, or just replace the entire third brake fixture for what is being diagnosed as a "third break light leak". Why the third brake light started leaking after just over a year from taking delivery and getting rear slider replaced is beyond me.
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Don, Ok, so yours was replaced for rattle, not cracks or leaks. 3 weeks ago (about a couple months after getting the rear slider replaced) I too had water on my headliner. They just replaced the third brake light-which I would push for, not just the TSB that retightens screws. Our issues seem very similar (new slider to fix rattle and cracks/leaks, then third brake light leak). My replacement slider has no signs of cracks and it appears to not be leaking, however it's cold again in Michigan with no rain anytime soon. I have run through touchless carwash a couple times with no visible leaks (not since third brake light replacement) from slider. Here's a couple pics of third breaklight leak and repair. It seems that dealers will either remove and re-tighten the screws IAW with existing TSB, or just replace the entire third brake fixture for what is being diagnosed as a "third break light leak". Why the third brake light started leaking after just over a year from taking delivery and getting rear slider replaced is beyond me.
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Thanks for the information. I will inform the dealership that they need to look at the brake light. Your right on letting dealership retightning screws them people never use a torque wrench to repair a job. I’m just hoping it’s not the panoramic sunroof.Don, Ok, so yours was replaced for rattle, not cracks or leaks. 3 weeks ago (about a couple months after getting the rear slider replaced) I too had water on my headliner. They just replaced the third brake light-which I would push for, not just the TSB that retightens screws. Our issues seem very similar (new slider to fix rattle and cracks/leaks, then third brake light leak). My replacement slider has no signs of cracks and it appears to not be leaking, however it's cold again in Michigan with no rain anytime soon. I have run through touchless carwash a couple times with no visible leaks (not since third brake light replacement) from slider. Here's a couple pics of third breaklight leak and repair. It seems that dealers will either remove and re-tighten the screws IAW with existing TSB, or just replace the entire third brake fixture for what is being diagnosed as a "third break light leak". Why the third brake light started leaking after just over a year from taking delivery and getting rear slider replaced is beyond me.
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Seems most issues with Pano are the 2 drain tubes in back between cab and bed, and the front 2 between front door and quarter panels. These would appear as leaks (wet) on either front or rear floor carpet. The way to check those is to take a dry paper towel and push down on carpeting in suspect areas after heavy rain.
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I went in for my appointment and told them I had a case number for the rear window assembly for the crack. I take it that's just your case number? They were great to deal with, but unfortunately I don't have an open case with FCA for this issue. I didn't realize this until I just got home and read the invoice. I guess that's my misunderstanding and now to sit back and let nature take it's course. LOL
When I showed them the crack, I also showed them how my left rear passenger door was out of alignment from factory. To my surprise when they gave me my truck back they perfectly aligned the door for me.
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I just got off the phone with my service advisor and explained about the misunderstanding with the case number. He said he'll fix it and not to worry about it, they'll get me taken care of.
I also bought a new Jeep from this dealer last year, but had a poor buying experience. I bought my Ram from a different dealer, but poor experience in their service department. I'm glad I gave them another chance as they're only 6 miles from my home where I bought the Jeep.
I also bought a new Jeep from this dealer last year, but had a poor buying experience. I bought my Ram from a different dealer, but poor experience in their service department. I'm glad I gave them another chance as they're only 6 miles from my home where I bought the Jeep.
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I have no idea about case number.
Great... I have a crack on mine as well. I saw a Youtube video of someone talking about this. I blow it off and was like nah, not my truck because I'm not experiencing any leaks. Went out to my truck and yup, a nice crack. So off to the dealer I go.
moosem
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I've been on the lookout for leaks ever since I saw this thread.
No visible cracks on mine, although there are faint lines present in the suspect locations.
Up until today, I felt lucky.
Then on the drive in to work this morning, this........
Build Date: 05/21/2018
Purchase Date: 10/11/2018
Miles: ~16,000
I have an appointment tomorrow.
No visible cracks on mine, although there are faint lines present in the suspect locations.
Up until today, I felt lucky.
Then on the drive in to work this morning, this........
Build Date: 05/21/2018
Purchase Date: 10/11/2018
Miles: ~16,000
I have an appointment tomorrow.
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Can see the water, is there a crack in the frame as well? Hard to tell from the picture.
moosem
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No visible cracks on the inside. I feel like I caught it early because my headliner does not have any stains on it either. I have also been checking it every time I wash my truck too. This is the first time I have ever noticed any water.
