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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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ok i have an xj classic so it has the extra storage compartment/compass/map lights mounted in a concole in the interor roof...i went to the brushless car wash the other day and i noticed that it was leaking really bad from multiple points...all four sets of overhead map lights (front and back) were leaking at a constant stream, the garage doors remote compartment was leaking, and all around the console was leaking...after leaving the carwash, i hit my brakes and alot of water ran down my wnidsheild on the linside of my xj from under my headliner...has anyone had this problem and how could i fix it?
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Do you have a factory roof rack? Could be missing a fastener leaving a gaping hole for water intrusion. Have you mounted a CB antenna, off road lights or anything else to your roof? Any hole even of the tiniest size will let gobbs of water in, bro. You need to closely inspect the entire top of your XJ. Bet you find something. RTV sealant is a beautiful thing to fix problems like this.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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that sucks, dont let mold start growin on the inside of the headliner
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Pull down the headliner and water test it with a hose.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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its got a factory roof rack and i mounted a light bar but it mounts to the rain gutters so no holes drilled...i really dont want to rip out my headliner in the middle of the winter now so i am guna try to reseal the roof rack mounts for now
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