Freedom top leak
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JK Freak
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From: columbia, sc
Freedom top leak
has anyone had any issue with their freedom top leaking? I've taken mine off once and it has been back on now for about 4 weeks. It has been rained on a few times with no problem. We got a little rain last night (nothing bad) and on the way to work this morning I got about an eyedropper full of water falling from the center seam right above the L bracket in the center of the top. Just ran out onto the dash/radio. At first it appeard to be coming from the bolt attaching the L bracket but I turned the bracket and Ran my fingers up around the rool bar and felt water. Not a lot just a little bit. Once I dried my fingers off and then rechecked it appears to be dry. Any similar issues or suggestions? Thanks.
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: Memphis
Mine has been hit and miss. Clean the rubber, clean the edge of the freedom tops, make sure they are flush and even with the windshield frame. Normal rain mine won't, but if it is heavy and sitting, sometimes.
I use the water, when it does leak, to wipe down the dust off the dash!
I use the water, when it does leak, to wipe down the dust off the dash!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Black Pearl,
has anyone had any issue with their freedom top leaking? I've taken mine off once and it has been back on now for about 4 weeks. It has been rained on a few times with no problem. We got a little rain last night (nothing bad) and on the way to work this morning I got about an eyedropper full of water falling from the center seam right above the L bracket in the center of the top. Just ran out onto the dash/radio. At first it appeard to be coming from the bolt attaching the L bracket but I turned the bracket and Ran my fingers up around the rool bar and felt water. Not a lot just a little bit. Once I dried my fingers off and then rechecked it appears to be dry. Any similar issues or suggestions? Thanks.
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2011 JK Hardtop Leak TSB - December 8, 2010[/h]NUMBER: 23-029-10
GROUP: Body
DATE: December 08, 2010
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL 10-077. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD VIN's HAVE BEEN
LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE
VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS
ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
Water Leaking On The Instrument Panel From Rear View Mirror Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary repairing the right side freedom panel.
MODELS:
2011 JK Wrangler
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built before October 07, 2010 (MDH1010XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Water is dripping the instrument panel.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the symptom/condition is experienced, proceed to the repair procedure.
GROUP: Body
DATE: December 08, 2010
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL 10-077. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD VIN's HAVE BEEN
LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE
VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS
ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
Water Leaking On The Instrument Panel From Rear View Mirror Area
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary repairing the right side freedom panel.
MODELS:
2011 JK Wrangler
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built before October 07, 2010 (MDH1010XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Water is dripping the instrument panel.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the symptom/condition is experienced, proceed to the repair procedure.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 180
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From: Warner Robins, GA
When you say you clean the rubber. What do you use? Mine will leak once in a while when my Jeep is sitting outside and it rains hard. The problem is solved right now because I live in San Antonio and it doesnt rain here anymore.
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,425
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From: Memphis
I just use soap and water. There might be something special used to clean them.
