Unusual Leak

[Parrot of Doom]

I was sat in the car the other day while it chucked it down outside, and noticed this:

It was leaking on both sides. I'm guessing the water got in through the triangular bit of plastic that the door mirror sits on - there was no wetness anywhere around the door frame.

Anyone else had this, and presumably I'd have to take the door card off to find the culprit? Any online guides?

[wacko]

Had a similar prob on my mark IV, the problem was the window chrome trim/seal that goes around the top of the door frame. This was letting water through the securing bolt holes on to the plastic door surround which then ran down the trim to exit from the tweeter. The interior trim needs removing to access the seal securing bolts. Once these have been removed the seal can be removed. it apears that a non setting mastic was used at the factory. Once this was cleaned off and replaced everything was fine. Watch the securing clips for the interior trim they break easy.

Hope this helps

mark

[SHELLDRAKE]

Hello Boys: Stranger than fiction,I also have the same problem now I know how to fix it thank you wacko.

SHELLDRAKE

[Parrot of Doom]

Had a similar prob on my mark IV, the problem was the window chrome trim/seal that goes around the top of the door frame. This was letting water through the securing bolt holes on to the plastic door surround which then ran down the trim to exit from the tweeter. The interior trim needs removing to access the seal securing bolts. Once these have been removed the seal can be removed. it apears that a non setting mastic was used at the factory. Once this was cleaned off and replaced everything was fine. Watch the securing clips for the interior trim they break easy.

Hope this helps

mark

Job for next week then. Thanks for the details, I'll try and post a guide if I'm successful.

Just noticed that my mirrors don't appear to be burning off water droplets (as heated mirrors should) so there's another task.

[Ruud]

It seems to be a mkIV problem as I have never encountered it on any previous models.

I had a similar leak....sorta.....my leak was coming from the bottom of the door card arm rest 2 days ago.

[lordturns]

Had a similar prob on my mark IV, the problem was the window chrome trim/seal that goes around the top of the door frame. This was letting water through the securing bolt holes on to the plastic door surround which then ran down the trim to exit from the tweeter. The interior trim needs removing to access the seal securing bolts. Once these have been removed the seal can be removed. it apears that a non setting mastic was used at the factory. Once this was cleaned off and replaced everything was fine. Watch the securing clips for the interior trim they break easy.

Hope this helps

mark

Job for next week then. Thanks for the details, I'll try and post a guide if I'm successful.

Just noticed that my mirrors don't appear to be burning off water droplets (as heated mirrors should) so there's another task.

I have exactly the same problem at some point as the tweeter speaker grill covers on both doors have rusted as you can see (the worst one) in the pics with a little rusty imprint on the door closure trim. Haven't noticed any more water coming in, but I'd like to do some preventative maintenance to stop the problem from happening again.

Did anyone on here manage to do a step by step guide of how to remove the door card and if you break the plastic trim clips - where on earth do you get them from?

[steve2006]

I've never broken a trim clip on my LS400 yet so would be surprised if you did,just get your fingers behind and tug.

If you do break one I'll give you one for free.

[lordturns]

I've never broken a trim clip on my LS400 yet so would be surprised if you did,just get your fingers behind and tug.

If you do break one I'll give you one for free.

Thanks Steve, I really appreciate that - has anyone on here done a step by step DIY of removing the front door cards with photos?

[lordturns]

Just posted a guide on how to fix this with photos :outforcount:

[steve2006]

Excellent,thanks for taking the time and trouble with the guide.

[Lexmanic]

Just posted a guide on how to fix this with photos :outforcount:

Where? gis a link

[lordturns]

Just posted a guide on how to fix this with photos :outforcount:

Where? gis a link

Here you go:

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/tutorials/article/208-tweeter-speaker-leak-and-door-panel-removal/

about time I contributed

[The-Acre]

Excellent,thanks for taking the time and trouble with the guide.

As above, excellent, thanks.

[Titch LS]

My drivers door tweeter speaker grill (Mk.4), had the same problem a while ago and is now slightly rusty in places. I cured it by applying some clear silicone in the small gaps surrounding the black triangular mirror base. It has never leaked since, even in heavy rain. As long as you wipe off any excess silicone you wont notice the repair. Did the same on the passenger side. No leaks.

[lordturns]

Thanks for all your comments