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[barbender]

I've owned my H2 1 month and just noticed when it rains hard or I wash my truck water is running down inside the right front roof support trickling out of the grab handle bolt cover. I discovered the passenger carpet was soaked. Anybody had this problem? Could it be a faulty seal around the antenna?

[barbender]

I've owned my H2 1 month and just noticed when it rains hard or I wash my truck water is running down inside the right front roof support trickling out of the grab handle bolt cover. I discovered the passenger carpet was soaked. Anybody had this problem? Could it be a faulty seal around the antenna?

[Kevin B]

You might want to check the running light on the front corner of the roof, it has a built in jacuzzihttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Circuitguy]

Yup! Hell check all the running lights on the front of the roof! The lights in the center can get bumped off in a car wash then you will have a leak. Welcome to the "having fun at the dealer club!" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif BIG-C

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[DennisAJC]

There was a thread on this...apperantly, the drain holes get clogged or something. Click on the FIND icon and....hold on I`ll find it.

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[DennisAJC]

Here it is.
http://www.elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=5346034193&r=4556017593#4556017593

It should get you started. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Buckeye Hummer]

Clogged drainage hoses are the culprit. Easy for the dealer to fix just make sure they clean your carpeting.

[TBarrow]

with it being a month old it may not be a drain clogged but check under the corner roof marker lights and verify the rubber plug is in place. especially if they installed roof lights.

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[barbender]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll visit the dealer tomorrow. This seems like a very weird way of getting water off the roof !@#$%

[Texas Red]

I think the clogged drain tube is only an issue with a sunroof installation, but others have had problems with the front roof lights not being sealed well.

Jim
Red H2

[barbender]

I visited the Dealer today. First Class service (Orlando Hummer) They installed a new corner roof light while I waited. They seemed sure that was it. I'll see what happens, it looks like rain.

[Brad]

My front center running light comes off about every third time at the car wash. This is after the dealer replaced with "new and improved upgraded light".

It is a very poor design, they are just snapped in (poorly) I might add and they come off very easy.

The first time I noticed it I had water running in at my sunvisor dripping all over my dash.

[cmb31078]

Brad,
How good has Crest Hummer been to you? I just got a 04 and want to know if I should be prepared. Anyone there you would recommend or not recommend? Thanks for the help.

CB

[barbender]

I haven't taken mine through a commercial car wash and now I won't in the future. I pay my kids to wash it.

[Dan]

Is it possible to pop the light out, put in a bead of clear silicone adhesive caulk, and stick the light back in?

I would think that'd seal it up nice, and the adhesive caulk would hold it in good. Adhesive caulk having better holding power than the regular stuff.

Just a thought...

- Dan

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[TBarrow]

You don't want silicone against a painted surface as it causes corrosion/rust.

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[Brad]

CMB,

A few months ago I took it in for some work and had to fight them like dogs to get a vehicle to drive. Luckily I knew a manager and he took care of me. My point to them was I am buying a 55k dollar truck and can't even get a loaner! They said Sonic had taken all of those privi's away. My wife drives a Lexus and it doesn't matter what we take it in for they always give us a car to drive. We can even take it in anytime just to have it washed.

I told them that there competition was taken care of customers alot better than they were.

Besides the loaner problem they have been OK, typical dealer justifacations on problems.

[Brad]

TBarrow,

Why do you say silicone will cause rust on a painted surface?

[Brad]

cmb,

Where do you live?

I am getting ready to build a house in Brentwood.

As far as recommending someone at the dealership, There was one guy there I liked and he left. There always seems to be alot of turnover at dealerships.

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TBarrow:
You don't want silicone against a painted surface as it causes corrosion/rust.
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That's a new one to me ... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

Then how about Latex Adhesive caulk? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

- Dan

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[Brad]

I would think that a silicone based product would actually help prevent rust.

I know that when new buildings or homes are built they use silicone on all types of substrates to seal it from water penetration.

[TBarrow]

Check with your windshield companies as I was told this years ago. They only use a urethane sealant where it comes in contact with the metal. I have never asked why just been told numerous times even last month when my H2 windshield was replaced.

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[cmb31078]

Brad,
I live in North Franklin closer to Green Hills than Franklin. Thanks for the info at the delearship. When I take mine in if I get some guy that is good I will let you know. I also have two friends in town that own H2's also so I will keep us all in the loop.

Cmb

[Brad]

Thanks cmb.

I'LL look forward to hearing from you.

[barbender]

Hard rain last night. My Passenger side carpet is soaked! I pulled up the trim piece by the door and an inch of water sitting there. Two beach towels worth! Back to the dealer tomorrow.

[TBarrow]

Mine is also in the shop coming Monday morning as I to sprung a leak at both grab bars.

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[barbender]

T- Thats where the "H2 Oh!" comes out- the grab bars Maybe I should just remove them, haha.

[TBarrow]

Ok mine is fixed. The center lights have a sponge type gasket that had colapsed. they removed the lights and put a urethane seal between them and the truck. There is a tray assembly below the lights that ends about 2.5 - 3 inches from the end and if the lights leak it comes in at the handles. The drivers floor board was damp so the jute was also replaced 15 minutes while I waited for all. I was also experiencing a vibration at higher speeds and it is also now gone.

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