Water leak

[Bigdogtrd]

I just bought this truck and it is leaking through the firewall at the plug that the hood release cable passes through. Attached are a couple of pictures of it. Am I missing something, or should I just caulk around it? I know it seems like no big deal but my carpet was nasty from this small leak.

 

[Bigdogtrd]

Here it is. Not sure if I'm missing any parts or if this is installed wrong? I don't want reinstall my carpet until I fix this.

 

[nissanh]

Easy fix

Here is the fix.
Someone (inexperienced) runs a wire through that grommet, they split it.
I had the same issue and now no more.
Did the same to my friends 03 tacoma as he too says water on the driver side carpet after a rain.

 

[Bigdogtrd]

Thank you Nissanh! Where did you get the rubber piece and what type of caulk or glue is it attached with? It's amazing how something so small can really ruin a vehicle. Thanks again!

 

[pluton]

If yours isn't too badly torn, you can "repair" it with a moderately thin layer of RTV.

 

[calimobber]

I had that problem when I cut my grommet. I just used some generic silicone and cover the holed and moved wires in and out cover them also. worked perfect. no more leaks. :usa2:

 

[SpidermanGeek]

I had that problem when I cut my grommet. I just used some generic silicone and cover the holed and moved wires in and out cover them also. worked perfect. no more leaks. :usa2:

Same. ran wiring for my trans temp gauge through there and started leaking after the first rainfall. Gooped it up with Black RTV and it hasn't leaked since.

 

[phattyduck]

I checked this spot after a rain. Water from the cowl pours DIRECTLY over that grommet... bad design, but easy fix, at least - just make sure it is fully sealed.

I have wires going through that grommet too, but sealed well enough and in a spot where the water doesn't run, luckily...

-Charlie