Water Leak(s)

crashmw
04-06-2006, 12:43 AM
Just got my truck back from the dealer (actually the wife did) after one full week in the shop.
Long story short, I found significant water in my RL after being parked in my driveway for extended periods of time. Damaged a recently built sub-box as it was soaked through as well.
Shop took in truck, recognized TSB and indicated that this was the first to come in, and proceeded to find what my wife says were "many leaks, both front and back".
I have not been back to see the truck as I have been travelling, but from what I can tell, the dealer took time and care is addressing the issue.
With more rain in NorCal recently, the truck is susceptible to more leaks if they were not repaired, so I will know more this weekend when I get home as to whether the issue was fixed or not.
I leased the truck, thankfully, as I am waiting for the rumored V8 in the future. While the RL accelerates from a standstill pretty quickly, high speed passing does not come close to matching my F150...so I am very interested in V8 power. I am also not seeing any improvement in mileage over my Ford (maybe 1.5MPG max), so feel that switching to a V8 when Honda releases one, will be an easy decision with no downsides...

Mike

Rick Walker
04-06-2006, 07:22 AM
Wondering what your Ridgeline's build date is. You can find it on the sticker on the driver's door jamb.
Are they replacing the carpet for you?

chisoxjim
04-06-2006, 08:42 AM
I am curious of the build date also, Mine 11/05, I even left mine out in the rain the other night to help clean some bugs off the front end, and to test the leaking issue in regards to my truck.

Result: Dry as a bone...and got a free wash, also got rid of the bugs.

crashmw
04-06-2006, 09:21 AM
While i picked it up in January 06, I later learned that the build date was either June or July. I was surprised that this truck was still on the lot at that time and it never occurred to me that a Summer build would still be on the lot. Especially with the gray leather interior. I also have the auto-door unlock feature issue, but will simply live with it, even though I find it rediculous that I cannot change the settings.
I had been looking for water all along (after each rain), but in the front passenger area. It was when I was loading my MX gear in the rear seat did I notice that my subbox (MDF) was wet and swelling. Then looked at the floor and saw the initial signs of standing water. The truck sits slightly nose up in my driveway, causing water to collect in back.
Good thing I went riding that weekend, or else it may have gone through a few more heavy storms, and possibly risen to the point that my amps (behind rear seat) might have been affected...

I will say that I was pleased to hear that the dealer took their time, searched for and found mulitple leaks, rather than telling me that they could not find anything. That would have been most frustrating.

Mike