Window moisture

[Rob_G]

For a long period of time (hours) after a rain or a car wash, whenever I roll down my driver side window it gets completely wet when I roll it back up. This happens on my passenger window too, except just a small part. My driver side window also gets vertical streaks on the inside from rolling down and back up.

My question is, what in the door would be holding moisture for so long? I'm also concerned about internal rusting if there is moisture in the door that long. It's still under warranty for another year so I plan to take it in soon. However I thought I would ask here first for ideas from anyone who has had the door apart before.

My 4R is also having issues with the axle slip joint sticking and the dealership basically refuses to do anything about it unless I pay them. They said the axle lube was part of one of my services which I paid for, but then I'm told they don't have a record of me having that service. It is quite disappointing that a dealership won't even go the extra little bit to service a vehicle for a blatant known issue and just tell me it's normal. My 3rd party, dealer installed remote start doesn't even work correctly. Time to get that looked at for the 4th time too. They can't seem to fix it.. It's 2 way and doesn't signal the fob correctly when starting or stopping.

I have a (Canadian) 2012 4R Trail.

Rob

 

[rigtec]

"For a long period of time (hours) after a rain or a car wash, whenever I roll down my driver side window it gets completely wet when I roll it back up. This happens on my passenger window too, except just a small part. My driver side window also gets vertical streaks on the inside from rolling down and back up. My question is, what in the door would be holding moisture for so long?..."

Hi Rob_G,

Check the door drains at the bottom of the doors. They may be restricted and retaining water, which would cause the glass to stay wet under certain ambient conditions.

"...My 4R is also having issues with the axle slip joint sticking and the dealership basically refuses to do anything about it unless I pay them. They said the axle lube was part of one of my services which I paid for, but then I'm told they don't have a record of me having that service. It is quite disappointing that a dealership won't even go the extra little bit to service a vehicle for a blatant known issue and just tell me it's normal. I have a (Canadian) 2012 4R Trail."

Seriously...? Find a new (local) Toyota dealership, explain the situation and start out fresh w/them; a good business will be glad to offer you & your family excellent service to keep you coming back long term! Best to you!

rigtec, cheers

 

[JayceeP]

My 4R is also having issues with the axle slip joint sticking and the dealership basically refuses to do anything about it unless I pay them. They said the axle lube was part of one of my services which I paid for, but then I'm told they don't have a record of me having that service. It is quite disappointing that a dealership won't even go the extra little bit to service a vehicle for a blatant known issue and just tell me it's normal. My 3rd party, dealer installed remote start doesn't even work correctly. Time to get that looked at for the 4th time too. They can't seem to fix it.. It's 2 way and doesn't signal the fob correctly when starting or stopping.

I have a (Canadian) 2012 4R Trail.

Rob

Forgive my ignorance, but is this the issue you are referring to?:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...s-fix-axle-wrap-driveshaft-clunky-thumpy.html

 

[adam2562]

i agree they sound like a bad dealership.. but the alarm with 2way isn't factory toyota and i'm sure they have very little experience installing those.. you might be better off taking that to a place who messes with those A LOT more

 

[1engineer]

The window moisture problem is simply the top guide felt holding water. The streaking on the inside can be fixed by rolling the window all the way down and cleanin the rubber and felt with alcohol and a rag.