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Window-3rd brake light leak in rain

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by dheselton, Apr 25, 2024.

  1. Apr 25, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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    dheselton

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    Hi
    I’m new today
    I have a 2016 Tundra SR5 with 140K and in good condition, but has started to leak water at the back window above the rear seat.
    Not sure where it’s coming from?
    Rear window? 3rd brake light?
    Thank you
     
  2. Apr 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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    seydou

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    Not uncommon for the brake light to leak. Remove, reseal and replace.
     
  3. Apr 25, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    dheselton

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    Any info on how to repair/replace?
     
  4. Apr 25, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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  5. Apr 25, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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    Tundra234

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    Alot of them
    Culprit is usually the 3rd brake light.
     
  6. Apr 27, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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    HelpDeskDerp

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    Same thing happened on my 2016 Tacoma. Dealer said there was a bad batch of gaskets for the brake light out of the factory during 16 that essentially dry rotted out. Toyota replaced at no charge due to known issue.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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    OP, with the Tacomas around the same year, the brake light seal replacement is a recall item. They replaced with a thicker gasket. Could be that there’s a recall on the tundras as well.
     

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