Body - Water Leaks Onto Carpet/Key Stuck in Ignition
08-019April 18, 2008
Applies To:
2007 RDX - ALL
2008 RDX - From VIN 5J8TB1 8..8A000001 thru 5J8TB1 8..8A013076
Key Will Not Come Out of the Ignition Switch; Roof Leaks Water
SYMPTOM
The key intermittently cannot be removed from the ignition switch and/or the carpet in the driver's footwell area is wet.
PROBABLE CAUSE
There is a pinhole gap in the sealer at the roof molding on the driver's side. The pinhole gap allows water to leak into the driver's A-pillar and the kick panel.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Locate and seal the source of the water leak. Then clean out connector C203, and apply dielectric grease to its terminals.
PARTS INFORMATION
Exterior Windshield Trim
Windshield Molding Clip (retainer on the body, replace as needed, up to 4 required):
P/N 73153-SJD-003
Clip (on molding, replace as needed, up to 4 required):
P/N 91570-SJD-003
Interior Windshield Trim
A-Pillar Clip B (must be replaced, 1 required):
P/N 91561-SJK-J01
A-Pillar Clips (replace as needed, up to 2 required):
P/N 91560-SLJ-J01
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M Brushable Seam Sealer:
3M P/N 08656
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 7370C8
Flat Rate Time: 1.5 hours
Failed Part: P/N 62100-STK-A00ZZ
Defect Code: 07408
Symptom Code: 01201
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the hood hinge cover:
^ Do step 2 on page 20-163 of the 07-08 HDX Service Manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword COWL, select Cowl Cover Replacement from the list, and do step 2.
2. Remove the front two-thirds of the left-side roof molding:
^ Pull the molding away from the center of the vehicle and use the trim tool to lift the outside edge up and away from each clip, then push the molding toward the center of the vehicle to release the inside part of the clip.
^ Remove each clip from its retainer on the body.
^ Continue removing the roof molding until you are about 36 inches behind the windshield.
NOTE:
Take care not to bend the molding.
3. Remove the driver's sunvisor:
^ Refer to page 20-82 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword SUNVISOR, and select Sunvisor Removal/Installation from the list.
4. Remove the left front grab handle:
^ Refer to page 20-83 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword GRAB, and select Grab Handle Removal/Installation from the list.
5. Remove the roof console.
^ Detach the clip (B) and release the hooks (C) by pulling the map light assembly.
^ Disconnect the front individual map light connector (E) and the moon roof switch connector (F), then remove the map light assembly.
^ Remove the bolts (G), and remove the roof console (A).
6. Remove the A-pillar trim:
^ Refer to page 20-69 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords A PILLAR, and select Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim from the list.
7. Remove the B-pillar trim:
^ Pull out the top of the lower trim to release the clips.
^ Pull out and down to release the upper trim.
8. Lower the left front corner of the headliner until there is enough room to insert a blow gun without creasing the headliner at the left rear passenger's door.
9. Create a soapy mixture of liquid detergent and water.
10. Pour the soapy water over the area where the roof molding was removed, and have an assistant blow air with the air nozzle on the underside of the removed molding. The leaking will show up as bubbles on the outside of the removed molding area.
11. Identify the exact location of the leaking sealer.
12. Tape the painted roof area on each side of the leak with masking tape.
13. Carefully scrape out a small section of sealer where the leak is found.
14. Evenly apply 3M Brushable Seam Sealer to the area.
15. Let the sealer fully cure, and retest by repeating steps 10 thru 12.
16. Paint the new sealer with touch-up paint.
NOTE:
If the paint on the roof was damaged during the repair, repaint the roof as needed.
17. Reinstall the clips onto the roof molding if they stayed on the clip retainer on the roof.
NOTE:
Replace any damaged clips or retainers.
18. From rear to front, fit the roof molding clips into the retainers, then push on the molding until it snaps into place.
19. Reinstall the hood hinge cover.
20. Position the headliner into place.
21. Reinstall the B-pillar trim.
22. Reinstall the A-pillar trim with a new clip on the top.
23. Reinstall the roof console.
24. Reinstall the left front grab handle.
25. Reinstall the driver's sunvisor.
26. Remove the driver's kick panel:
^ Do step 3 on page 20-67 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords DOOR SILL, select Interior Trim Removal/Installation-Front Door Sill Area from the list, and do step 3.
27. Disconnect the light green connector C203 (20 pin) from behind the kick panel.
28. Clean both sides of the C203 connector terminals with contact cleaner, then dry them with compressed air.
29. Pack the connector with lithium dielectric grease.
30. Reconnect the connector.
31. Clip the connector into place.
32. Reinstall the kick panel.
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