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Window seal issue

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Doublesmokedham, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    Doublesmokedham

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    Every time it rains or I wash my truck, if I roll my windows down the windows come back up wet on the outside for a day or two after. I've never had a vehicle that did this. Is this a common issue? Any known fixes?
     
  2. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    Tacomike18

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    Mine does this since day one.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    PhenixFord

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    I don't remember owning a vehicle that hasn't done that.
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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    waltuo

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    I usually don’t roll my windows down for a few hours. Or, grab a microfiber.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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    GOTSAND?18

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    It’s wet because the soft felt that is on the window seals gets wet . You need to let it dry .
     
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  6. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    every car and truck I have owned has done that the felt wiping material gets wet and takes a while to dry.
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    Panchovilla6192002

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    What cars were those that didn’t do that???
    All cars do it.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    Doublesmokedham

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    Yeah all vehicles do it some but none as bad as this one. My wife's subaru doesn't seem to do it at all. My Tacoma is still pulling water up 24 hours later
     
  9. Apr 25, 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    tacopeter

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    Haven’t really noticed since all my cars do it.
     
  10. Apr 25, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    Doublesmokedham

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    My wife's subaru forester doesn't really do it. My last truck was a newer Silverado. It would pull water a little bit but not nearly as bad as the Tacoma
     
  11. Apr 25, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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