RUBICON7313

Just got back from dealer with an issue of my soft top leaking on top of sub woofer. I have inspected top for holes , leaks , seam issues and zipper problems. Nothing found... It only does it on days that it is raining heavily. So took to dealer (because jeep is only 8 moths old- warranty) and they told me it was doing it because I had taken my rear bumper off to install my AEV tire carrier. The bumper is still off. They are saying the water is coming up from holes in the tub that the rear bumper normally covers. Anyone heard of this , or experienced this ?

jrod250

They are full of crap. Water doesn't flow up. I've had my leak fixed 14 times. Yes 14 and it still leaks. In your case though, it sounds likes the seems are leaky. Is the top still very snug? Try spraying some water proofing spray on it. Most stores that sell camping supplies carry the stuff.

jrod250

Double post

RUBICON7313

The top is extremely tight. The thing about it is , I can not feel water any where on that top. I have pulled over and climbed in the back to check. Nothing.. I know I'm not imagining it.

jrod250

Is it sealing tight at the tail gate and rear window?

RUBICON7313

From what I can see... Gonna try water hose test.

jrod250

Are the zippers closed all the way?
Does it leak both while driving and while parked?

BlikitSchmikit

So the dealer told you that the water is coming UP from the bumper/bumper area and settling on TOP of the sub? That seems counter-intuitive and in defiance of gravity. Hard saying for certain without seeing in person I suppose.

I could see the possibility of moisture seeping in, but I wouldn't imagine it would accumulate and/or form above the entry point. If moisture is being wicked up via absorbent material, that's possible, but again, it should not wick up and then pool on a higher surface.

You could try to better locate the "leak" with butcher's block paper (like newspaper w/o the print) or newspaper, paper grocery bags etc - something thin and absorbent enough to show where moisture is coming into the vehicle. Running it through a car wash with the paper should simulate a torrential downpour - and the sprayers would do a reasonable simulation of "driving through rain" experiment. Plus you'd have the added benefit of a controlled environment if you wanted to put the stock bumper back on and/or otherwise plug up any bumper holes.

It's not perfect, but at say $5.00 a car wash, it's likely cheaper for you to help narrow it down than having the dealership play with it at an hourly rate.

Good luck - I hope you find the leak and an easy solution to the problem!

RUBICON7313

Only while driving..... And yes zippers are securely shut , even the Velcro tab is pulled to properly.

jrod250

Hmmm. Have a friend ride in the back on a rainy day. I hate leaks.