RAM Third Brake Light Leak And Another Hidden Leak Spot - DIY Self Sufficient Vehicle Repair

RAM Third Brake Light Leak And Another Hidden Leak Spot - DIY Self Sufficient Vehicle Repair
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[@marcmedeiros8857]

Great video - repair jobs like this are always impossible until you have the confidence and information to do it..... Thanks for making these videos that help with both of those!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Glad I could help.

[@paulkennedy139]

Does the leakage start when new ? How long did you have your truck before it started?

[@rayperez3426]

This is a extremely common problem with dodge ram trucks. You would think it would be considered a recall from the Mfg.

[@user-rp2by4jk8d]

make sure that the silicone you use is acid-free or else it will erode any metal over time. Do not use standard bathroom caulk sealant as that contains acid.

[@rayperez3426]

It needs to be 100% silicone in order for it to be mold free.

[@zilla2586]

I have a 2019 Classic and found water visible leaking from the corner of the rear drivers side. This video is perfect for avoiding the ridiculous time waiting for the dealer to fix. Thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad it helped

[@UPINDAT247]

Same 2019 Classic 4 door 1500. All wet above the passenger side back seat headliner and running into the storage under the back seat. Excellent video and will be getting the stuff to fix it today!!!!

[@MrCPPG]

3rd Gen Rams leak there too. Seems Ram never fixes anything as they make new generations.

[@Misstrucker76]

Thank you sooo much for the info!! I have the exact same leaks going on in my 2014 Ram.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad we could help.

[@rachelbrinkhoff8869]

I also did my third tail light. Did not fix a leak unfortunately looking into what you said could be the second leak hoping and praying it will work.

[@49erLarry]

Thanks so much for this video. I did the silicone at the end of the weather stripping by the back window. I didn’t think about the 3rd brake light. I’ve been losing my mind the past couple days. I will order a new gasket. 👍🏽

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@Tngoz]

Just noticed my weather stripping on passenger side is loose at the end... now I see water stain on upper passenger side roof.... now I know the fix.... glad I found this video !!!

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Thank you. We have had that problem.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@Tngoz]

Thanx for the video... just noticed my 2017 1500 leaking and a water stain in the upper passenger side roof liner... . My weather stripping has come unglued for about 2 inches. Makes sense now. Glad I found this video. I had just ran my truck through the auto car wash !!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful.

[@justmeinbridgeton]

Thanks for the fix!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@tomchristopher71]

I bought a used 2012 Ram 2500 a few years ago and the headliner is stained like you describe in the video. Thanks for the tutorial and the link for the gasket.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@brandon7168]

Very helpful video same problems with my 2013 1500 thanks

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@debbie791000]

cool thank you, going to try repairing this.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@ryanhoward5128]

Thank you so much. I have been trying to figure out why my back window would occasionally leak and I would end up using my carpet cleaner to set the water up from underneath my backseat on speaker boxes I have a 2008 Dodge ram 2500 that I constantly work on, and mostly out of boredom, but that was a great tip. Thank you so much.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@TOXIC-jq3ry]

Thing is, they won't recall it, because they'd have to recall Sooooo many things. I need to fix mine tomorrow. Just going to get a new assembly at O'Reilly's for about $55 then check the second spot, since my weather stripping needs replaced as well, as well as a bulb in my light assembly. Might as well get some silicone and new assembly, might save $5 🤷‍♂️

[@DavidHBurkart]

Thanks for the great info!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@eltijuas6643]

Thanks for your help

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Happy to help

[@eddieespinosa8743]

Glad I watched the video cause I have that problem on my 2018 ram. Thanks

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@bigshitter9872]

Has your body control panel started to corrode yet ? Mine has and wow is it bad

[@azzionsmith7187]

That’s great awesome vid very informative you got yourself a sub bud

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Glad it was helpful

[@jtdundee]

Mine is a 2 door 2016; the sheet metal under my high mount light is stamped differently than yours. Instead of a straight metal line between the window and the light there are a couple gaps at the bottom of the light and water was getting in right there, all it took was my better half holding the hose while I sat inside the cab.I ended up switching to LED bulbs for long life then using a clear flexible sealer (DAP Ultra Clear) as a gasket for the light assembly and plugging the gap between the light and window frame. It's been bone dry now for 3 years. Good vid, thanks!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Glad you got yours figured out and fixed.

[@draftplus]

Any rubber gasket will "dry out" over time, losing its ability to expand. I took the third lamp off, cleaned off the gasket, tapping the dirt loose, letting it fall out... then saturated the gasket with just enough silicone, leaving the lamp off while it absorbed. Then reinstalled the lamp. For good measure sprayed a small amount along the top edge using the straw. Two rainstorms later, still no leaking.

[@edward_dantonio]

You can purchase a new 3rd brake light assembly (part no. 68298380AH LAMP-CENT) for $37.65 from the dealership, at service and parts. Dodge will install it at a labor charge of $30.00. I think the leak problem occurs because if you park your truck outside, the sun damages the gasket seal. So it will need to be replaced every 3-4 years.

[@JohnDeere-cs3in]

Don’t forget to protect your sliding window regulator and the RF Hub. Both are on that wall behind the seat. I just had my RF hub replaced but the RAM dealer did t address the leaking window. Pretty poor service to charge nearly $800 but not fix the problem. Window leaks and shorts out the RF Hub. Needs to be a recall. 2019 Rebel with sliding rear window.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

They should recall that for sure.

[@whitewidow9046]

Anyone know where to buy oem seals for tail lights not 3rd light! do they have gaskets around each bulb and or a single gasket around the housing? My lower portion for reverse light is wet but no damage from any accident, is this split from upper and lower as in air tight separate areas for upper and lower bulb? My guess is the light is leaking and only on the bottom but idk plz someone help! I have a 2017 dodge 1500 slt v6 quad cab with chrome trim but not around the rear lights. The truck has 22k miles so this is annoying. Thank you!

[@will8726]

Thanks my 2011 Chevy has the same problem

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it helped

[@Mrdoowoper67]

Thanks!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@SAR0311]

The roof leak plus the rear vent leak are just two of the many problems I have really been disappointed in my 2013 1500 Ram truck and these problems didn't just start up because my truck became 10 years old, the six trips back and forth to the dealership to get the AC fixed should have been my first clue when the pickup was still new.

[@mikepowers2189]

Thank you🤜🤛😎

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@therealDYL93]

Same problem. I think mine was cause by my local car wash. It's a 2017. I checked My third brake light and it was really loose. Tightened it down and hopefully that solved it.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Hope that works.

[@zac1121]

I'm on my 3rd water leak in the rear on my 14 cummins. First time was my 3rd brake like, second leak was my rear cab vents now 3rd time, I do have every down to metal in the back seat it looks like it's coming from the pass rear window but after watching this it makes since with the body seam on top with the trim piece over it mine in started to peel away from roof. Thank you for the video

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Crazy that you have had all three issues. Glad we could help.

[@alwaysreturnNurgirl]

Have the same issue with my 14 ram, roof seems were not intact to the truck near the rear glass

[@zac1121]

I finally got mine fixed last week. It was a body seem on the roof under the trim on roof. It's a pain!

[@alwaysreturnNurgirl]

@Z oh god, that doesn't sound one bit of fun. I had the same issue(s) as you replaced the 3rd brake light and gasket maybe 2 years ago, now over winter I noticed the back seat and window get wet during rain storms. I plan on trying to remedy the situation tomorrow, how did you find it was the roof seam, and not just the trim piece?

[@redwood6737]

We have a 2014 ram Laramie limited mega cab or headliners wet in the back passenger corner just like yours. Also our floor gets wet right next to the door seal on the carpet no no toolbox spot because it’s the mega cab with the flat floor also, it leaks from the front door handle which could’ve been due to the sunroof drains being plugged on our 2006 mega cab, it only leaks from the front door handles and even though we cleaned out the front drains it is still leaking. We have not gotten to the rear drains which I understand come out on the rear of the cab in a tight spot, we will check the brake light and that spot where the trim at the same comes together at the window. With so many rams leaking, there should be a class action lawsuit and a recall.

[@charlied2449]

You can use any similar size weather stripping. I got it from local hardware store

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Not for the light. It is a special shaped gasket. You could give it a try and see what happens

[@charlied2449]

@@CountryLivingExperience for my 2016 it worked. It worked for about 5 years. I am replacing again. The stock one only worked for 2 years.

[@jaxb-ball3398]

Its bad enough sunroofs leak, but 3rd brake lights, rear vents, body seams and rear windows have all been known to leak on these Rams. Not only that but if you have a rear cap you have to move it back to remove your 3rd brake light. Good grief for what these trucks cost this is inferior stock materials and parts. We had the issue of water under the rear seat and coming out of grab handles. When we ordered the gasket for the third brake light it came with two. We found out why. After we installed the gasket, we checked our seal by turning on the brake and cargo light to see if light was noticeable between the seal and the cab which it was. It appears the light assembly has a bow in the middle and does not set flush. The screws on each end of the lens are not sufficient, as it needs a couple in the middle of the assembly too. So we doubled up on the gasket and it sealed the light assembly to the cab. We also put a bead of silicon around the perimeter for good measure. Problem solved .

[@lynetteverner9038]

Where are you putting the bead of silicone at

[@jaxb-ball3398]

@@lynetteverner9038 Over the gaskets between the light assembly and the cab. I smoothed the bead out with my finger like you would when caulking anything. The two gaskets would probably been fine but I added the silicon to be sure across the top.

[@justyouraveragecitizen4379]

Did you notice condensation on the front windshield because of the moisture in the back? I thought it was the glass that had to be resealed but the dealer claims it might be the third brake light.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I had not noticed that at all.

[@craigvelardi7420]

I have water stains in the back corners of my headliner and I can actually lift up the seals on both sides that separate the roof from the side panels, as you mentioned. The seals are one piece until they reach the back of the cab, then there is a shorter piece that curves down the back of the cab, which is the part that seems loose where I can lift the tail end up almost a quarter inch. Can that part of the seals on both sides be removed, cleaned, and resealed?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yes, I have partially removed them on mine, cleaned them, and put a silicone sealant there to reseal.

[@5446francisco]

Thanks for your video, can you recommend a silicon?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Any clear silicone will work.

[@zac1121]

I just put rtv on the 2nd spot by the weather strip. That didn't fix my issue. I'm afraid the glass is going to have to be replaced.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Bummer

[@KTM525racer]

It can leak from the front as well. Mine was leaking on the passenger pillar, I had to seal the front glass and the “gutter” but never leaked in the back..I think. My 3rd brake light is out even after sealing it as well and replacing all bulbs. There is still some kind of issue with the 3rd brake light with or without a leak

[@JoshStreetDesign]

mine is leaking out of the pillar as well. How did you fix yours?

[@CycleTuber]

I bought my 2004 used with 14K on it and it leaked and I chased it for a couple of months....it also didn't have a rear slider and I wanted one so I had it installed by a glass outfit.......I finally got around to really locating this leak and finally tracked it down to the top of the window seal not sealing tightly.....I had sealed the 3rd brake light earlier which eliminated that area..... I'm now leak free but the sealant I used, not silicone, has started to melt in the heat and creep down the window......I will need to clean it out and reseal it with silicone.....

[@debiscooking9770]

We just went through this same issue but on our Ford escape where a channel was blocked. We had even replaced the windshield thinking it was the seal!! Question: have you found a way to clean your headliner from the water damage?? Ours looks terrible 😢

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Sorry, I have not found a way clean our headliner. Luckily it is not too bad.

[@gunsmoke9030]

Motorcraft professional strength carpet and upholstery cleaner, if you search 3rd brake light leak on f150 the ford tech makulu (spelled wrong)guy uses it in the video

[@joejones2847]

The headliner is hard to clean because the glues are sensitive. The headliner can end up sagging I would take it somewhere and have them clean it. The best detailer in your area will be the best bet

[@wolfpackreceiving500]

Please help me. My 2015 STL is cutting out. I changed the intake gasket. I was told it is getting too much air. Where does the hose from the intake running to the back hook into and is there supposed to be a clamp.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I am not a mechanic friend. I have no idea.

[@adammcqueen3212]

I have a 2008 RAM 2500 TBL leaking badly. Will using a double seal stop the leak or is silicone a must?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have never used a double seal so I can’t really say how that would work. The single seal replacement has worked perfectly for me.

[@georgecolbert3247]

Good video, but I have to add that the brake light will not stay sealed with just the gasket. They make the third brake light out of plastic (all brands). In the old days they had a pot metal frame for strength. What happens is that you tighten the screws which bows the light and then it will leak sooner or later. Fix it by glueing it with RTV. I know, I had to learn the hard way several times.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. Mine is still holding with the new gasket after a few years. I know it won't last forever though.

[@adammcqueen3212]

@@CountryLivingExperienceI have a 2008 RAM 2500 TBL leaking badly. Will using a double seal stop the leak or is silicone a must?

[@rurydominguez]

Does that cause the third brake light to keep dying?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Not usually but it could. My light has always worked even though there was a lot of water coming in. You may have a short somewhere else.

[@JoshStreetDesign]

Mine is leaking out of the driver side front grab handle screw opening. Tried sealing the rear brake light and it's still leaking. Would that other window strip spot allow water to run down to the grab handle? The headliner is totally dry and there isn't any water coming out anywhere else...

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have never seen it leak in that position. Did you get a new gasket?

[@JoshStreetDesign]

@@CountryLivingExperience found water coming out of the serious radio antenna in the back corner so I silicone that all up today we'll see if that works

[@rickylee2477]

I put rtv around the third brake light and under its gasket. Hopefully the leak stops. I’ll cross the bridge of getting it back out when the time comes.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Hope you can get it off.

[@rickylee2477]

I got it off. But water still coming in

[@rickylee2477]

Sealed the shark fin. Water still coming in. I have a crack below the corner of the rear slider on the driver side. But from the out side I can’t see any brake or opening it could be leaking. And my head liner in wet about 6-8 inches from the top of rear window up. 2020 59k truck that can’t keep water out. I’m pissed.

[@rickylee2477]

I might just wreck it and buy a better brand. ​@@CountryLivingExperience I m

[@woodspirit98]

Are the blinkers working ok? If not you should changed the blinker fluid.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

HAHAHAHA

[@DSGB2199]

My sliding glass trim is leaking, but cant find a video on that anywhere

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Sorry, my slider has never leaked so I am not sure.

[@TOXIC-jq3ry]

Could be a gap, try some silicone or something similar, or could be something in there causing the gap. Check for debris then just seal it up If you can. Better than replacing your interior for $3-500

[@DSGB2199]

@@TOXIC-jq3ry fixed it it was the drains clogged up. Drilled them out all good now

[@cbboiii1100]

Does that gasket work for '24? I'm getting my truck in a few days and world rather change it day one then deal with the headache

[@CountryLivingExperience]

No, this is for the older models.

[@bowlsantander9730]

Seems like the OEM gasket is a bit of a cheapy thing, that open cell foam stuff. Could you make a DIY silicone gasket by putting wax paper or something in the slot for the gasket on both truck side and light side, place silicone, allow to cure, then take it apart & remove wax paper? That way the seal would last and still be able to take apart for maintenance.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It did last 9 years before it started leaking. I like your idea though.

[@bowlsantander9730]

@@CountryLivingExperience Yeah, no sech thing as a permanent fix, I guess know that. Was good enough. I see others are using weatherstripping from hardware store, I can make things harder than they need to be. I was already subbed to your channel- you cover alot of ground, thanks for all your work!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I appreciate it. Thank you.

[@mitchellhons653]

Never say that and my 2021 ram is now at the dealer bad rf module.

[@leon_games5332]

If the water goes forward does that leak into the door grab handle of the front passengers because my pillar of the door handle on a driver side is leaking is it because of that??

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It could.

[@leon_games5332]

Thank you I’ll try it

[@tomr9074]

Mine did!!

[@user-ez2bs3fq1x]

Mine is so damn weird. Its a 2021 they replaced the whole 3rd light but it still leaks. Headliner was never stained. And the water settles on each side of the seat on the plastic. Runs down under the seatbelt plastic and goes down. Drips from the top corners where the plastic meets the back window. They cant figure out whats wrong

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Very strange

[@jamesatkins3649]

Maybe it’s because i back my 2500 in to my driveway which makes her face down, you know the rest… but after a heavy rain I’ll get water pouring out of my passenger side A Pillar where the lil airbag port is…

[@go4damo]

4th Gen Ram - 2009-2018, then 2019-Present as a "Ram Classic"

[@BLASTIC0]

I had the brake light leak, the vents, now im sitting out here in the driveway, trying to figure out where this new leak is coming from. Rear window, driver side, water in the groove the rear window slides around in. Only in the corner, overflows goes to the floor. Ugh.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Wow. I have only had the one leak.

[@BLASTIC0]

@@CountryLivingExperienceits the seal on the window, but im not sure how to get at it, there is a like hidden grove that i would want to get the sealant behind, you understand what im talking about?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Sorry, I don't know how to disassemble the rear window.

[@rosendoperez6677]

Same here, replaced the 3rd brake light, cab air pressure vent and now its leaking from the cab window

[@BLASTIC0]

@@rosendoperez6677figure out what to do yet? For the moment, Im jamming paper towels in the bottom right corner of the moving glass of the window, in the track up against it.

[@mr09R1]

Wonder what Dodge plans on doing about all these mold infested trucks?

[@carlmazziotti221]

Cost me a curtain airbag. The water ran down my side because the truck sat at an incline.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yikes

[@ryanwillis8679]

Thank you

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You're welcome

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Not sure about the settings you have enabled on your profile. There is nothing I can do on my end.

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