Last night after washing my car in that high pressure self wash, i spotted some car soap inside the top of my windshield. then after inspecting the outside molding,i found a very small gap between the glass,and the trim. On monday i'm bring my car to the dealer to have it looked it. anyone have this problem with their P5? If they replace the outside molding,how long does it take for the glues to dry? since i don't have a garage,will the dealer hold the car till it's all done? Also i called my local dealer about this issed they told me to bring it in for inspection,then i asked for a loaner car,they said this program only apply to the dealer where i brought it from. BuLLSh*t!! I then called Mazda USA,they said it's not true. This local mazda dealer alway give me a hard time no matter what!! For the ppl near Manchester,CT DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR TO Morande Mazda on Tolland Tkpe.

 

I had this same problem with my '99 ES sedan. It was occuring on the driver's side top corner. I thought the antenna mount was leaking because the headliner just below it was soaked. However, the dealer inspected it and found the problem to be the windshield gasket. They replaced it under warranty. It was about three years ago, but I remember having the car back the same day. Good luck!

-Jerry

 

I will post this here as well....you saw it somewhere else jdm, but for the information to all of these board members as well

the small rubber like molding that goes around your windown is NOT A SEAL of any kind...has nothing to do with sealing your window. the seal is totally made up of a bead of silicone sealant that is between the glass and the body/frame of the windshield. the molding as you called it, is in fact more of a filler and it ensures that when the windshield is installed that the edges of the windshield isn't touching anything....this way as the car and the glass expand and contract as tempatures change no undue stress will be imparted into the glass makeing it break.

IF you were to remove both of your wipers, and the black plastic piece that makes up the vent area in front of your windshield you will even see some small white "supports" that your windshield sits on...its how the bottom is supported and aligns your glass from top to bottom while everything sets up.

IF the dealer has to remove and reseal your windshield to completely get rid of your leak....which IMO is the only correct way to do it....then you NEED to NOT drive the car for 24 hours AFTER the new sealant has been applied. This will give you the best cure of the new sealant.