Wet Windows

NissanZ46 · 09-09-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MJM33067

Noticed the same thing on mine. Just got my Z about 10 days ago. It's been raining like hell in South Florida. Rolled my window down the day after having it out in the rain & it came up wet. Never had a car do this before.

So nobody can really pinpoint the spot where the water actually gets in.
This is a bit of a worry for all you 370Z owners - this moisture within the door cavity will cause havoc with electrics and it may even cause rust in non-Aluminium parts. I think door skin is aluminium, but the frame is still steel. Hope it gets addressed by Nissan asap.

Mr Ed · 09-10-2009, 04:10 AM

i washed my car the other day

i didnt have that issue.

although after i washed it, i parked it outside for a fair while

m4a1mustang · 09-10-2009, 08:40 AM

My windows will do this for a few hours after a wash but then it dries up nicely.

mrarroyo · 09-10-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

My windows will do this for a few hours after a wash but then it dries up nicely.

My 370Z behaves the same way. There are drain holes on the bottom of the doors of every car I have owned. I will check if the 370Z has them, if yes then it may be they are clogged in some of your cars.

GTRFAN · 09-21-2009, 03:03 AM

Windows - I noticed a line running vertically down my left window today and under further inspection it's scratched. I showed the dealer and they said they will have to take the door trim appart and see whats causing it and then replace the glass. Pain in the *** as I want to get tint now...not later.

Hatch issue - I picked up my replacement hatch springs today. Works perfectly now! I got them free under warranty. The service manager said there is an official bulletin coming out for the 370z soon for this issue so it was easy for him to get the part approved.

Mr Ed · 09-21-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GTRFAN

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Hatch issue - I picked up my replacement hatch springs today. Works perfectly now! I got them free under warranty. The service manager said there is an official bulletin coming out for the 370z soon for this issue so it was easy for him to get the part approved.

Highway Nissan in Brisbane rang me and said Nissan Australia said no about the parts. They said it was an overseas part unless TSB comes out! (f*ckwits)

Anyway, I will keep waiting...

Highway Nissan were excellent. Great service.

I havent driven my Z since 8/9 when I washed and waxed it with Bowdens stuff. Looks too nice to get dirty!!!

evse82 · 09-21-2009, 05:37 PM

Hey Darren,

I didn't see this one before not sure if you've seen it:

370Z Purple/Pearlish Paint Defects

GTRFAN · 09-21-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by evse82

Hey Darren,

I didn't see this one before not sure if you've seen it:

370Z Purple/Pearlish Paint Defects

thanks

My paint defect is not a big deal as it's hard to see so I think I'll just leave it. I have shown the dealer and the have it on record with photos, so I am covered if I want to claim it.

Majestik · 09-21-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GTRFAN

thanks

My paint defect is not a big deal as it's hard to see so I think I'll just leave it. I have shown the dealer and the have it on record with photos, so I am covered if I want to claim it.

My 10K service is on the 30th and I'm bringing up what I think are paint defects on my boot lip area. Looks like little thin worms have borrowed under the paint

MrBMW · 09-22-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GTRFAN

Windows - I noticed a line running vertically down my left window today and under further inspection it's scratched. I showed the dealer and they said they will have to take the door trim apart and see whats causing it and then replace the glass. Pain in the *** as I want to get tint now...not later.

Man sorry to hear about the window mate. Hopefully you dint get any problems, getting it fixed hopefully via warranty. We had some heavy rain through through the other night and i had no noticeable streaking on my windows after putting them Down/Up a few times to check.

Maybe I've been a been a bit lucky on this one.

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Originally Posted by GTRFAN

Hatch issue - I picked up my replacement hatch springs today. Works perfectly now! I got them free under warranty. The service manager said there is an official bulletin coming out for the 370z soon for this issue so it was easy for him to get the part approved.

That is great news and thanks so much for getting this info for us mate, it really is appreciated. I'm going to send off to my dealer as well. Although the hatch really doesn't open when i don't have any pressure on it.

Majestik · 09-21-2009, 04:41 AM

Hi GTRFan. Pls lemme know if u find out when it's officially on a bulletin. Til then my service centre just keeps lubeing it up..

Trips · 09-21-2009, 05:01 AM

Mine has the same issue so I try not roll down the widows for a day till the water evaporates from the rubber window scraper.

GTRFAN · 09-22-2009, 02:40 AM

Spoke to the service manager again today about my scratched window. I am dropping it off on Monday so they can pull the trim off and see whats going on, fix it and justify replacement glass under warranty. He said if I had installed tint, it would not have been covered! Once it's sorted I'll tint though.

Wet windows - His response was this. The felt lining along the edge of the seal is designed to catch water, so until it evaporates it will leave wet streaks on the glass if you wind it up and down. Normal.

Majestik · 09-22-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GTRFAN

Spoke to the service manager again today about my scratched window. I am dropping it off on Monday so they can pull the trim off and see whats going on, fix it and justify replacement glass under warranty. He said if I had installed tint, it would not have been covered! Once it's sorted I'll tint though.

Wet windows - His response was this. The felt lining along the edge of the seal is designed to catch water, so until it evaporates it will leave wet streaks on the glass if you wind it up and down. Normal.

Windows flaps... I get it now!

CAN-ZED · 09-22-2009, 09:27 AM

i have this wet window issue only on drivers window( left side)
it is actually wet on inside of window if a run my hand along window after i wind it up
will need to get it into the dealer to check it out

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GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 18	Windows - I noticed a line running vertically down my left window today and under further inspection it's scratched. I showed the dealer and they said they will have to take the door trim appart and see whats causing it and then replace the glass. Pain in the * as I want to get tint now...not later. Hatch issue -** I picked up my replacement hatch springs today. Works perfectly now! I got them free under warranty. The service manager said there is an official bulletin coming out for the 370z soon for this issue so it was easy for him to get the part approved. __________________ My Zed Last edited by GTRFAN; 09-21-2009 at 03:05 AM.

09-21-2009, 05:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Mine has the same issue so I try not roll down the widows for a day till the water evaporates from the rubber window scraper. __________________

09-22-2009, 02:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
GTRFAN Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 586 Drives: 370z Titanium 6MT Rep Power: 18	Spoke to the service manager again today about my scratched window. I am dropping it off on Monday so they can pull the trim off and see whats going on, fix it and justify replacement glass under warranty. He said if I had installed tint, it would not have been covered! Once it's sorted I'll tint though. Wet windows - His response was this. The felt lining along the edge of the seal is designed to catch water, so until it evaporates it will leave wet streaks on the glass if you wind it up and down. Normal. __________________ My Zed

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09-21-2009, 04:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
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CAN-ZED Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: h Posts: 132 Drives: h Rep Power: 16	i have this wet window issue only on drivers window( left side) it is actually wet on inside of window if a run my hand along window after i wind it up will need to get it into the dealer to check it out