Hi Folks, I read the threads about the cowl area leaks due to the rubber diaphragm under the plastic cowl panel (as well as other leak sources). My car hasn't leaked so far. Is this a problem in the '09's? Should I do a "preemptive strike" and go fix that area before it becomes a problem? Many thanks in advance. God bless, Marc

 

They changed the design so the 08's and after don't have that problem. The "rubber Diaphragm" is no longer.

 

I feel better already! :-) Thank you.

 

my 08 has had wet floorboard more than twice....i believe it is the sunroof seal , but i am not sure.

 

I have an '09 that I got in August. I had water on the driver's side, front and back, and I had a pool under the drivers seat. The dealer, actually it was an outside contractor that only does water leaks for the dealer, resealed the left side upper cowl seams, (sealer skips), and resealed lower inside inspection cover-water was entering thru front of rocker panel. I had a small problem with wind noise on that side, but that has gone away since the reseal. Just waiting for rain to see if it's ok.

 

Hope that did it .. If it has a sunroof I would be looking at the drain hose...

 

Yeah, I been having wind noises and water leaks lately too!!!

 

You might want to check the rear hatch. Might not be closed all the way.

 

A few days ago my '08 was parked with the front a little lower that the rear and water came in under the carpet at the pillor where the driver's door hinges, no water in back or under seat. I also have a little wiind noise from the driver's door.

Fred's discreption isn't clear to me where to seal up the cowl area. I THINK the sunroof is not responsible.

Thanks in advance - David.

 

My '06 leaked and it would pool under the passenger floorboard. Took it to the dealer and the replaced the seal between the windshield and hood area. Not sure what it is called, but that stopped the leak. It was also leaking onto some electronics and shorted out my fan somehow