Here is the link to the part I used. Sorry it took so long to add this. www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts/mopar-exhauster-bodyside-aperture~68323649ab.html

Not all hero’s wear capes

Thanks, you have saved me from throwing money down the drain.

This video saved me from spending hundreds of dollars I really do appreciate this video and you thank you

Found this out on mine through forums. Did this few years ago but stayed with original vents , cleaned everything around and added silicone and never had water again 👍

I see people complaining about getting the vents out. You did it one handed while filming with the other hand! 😂😂😂 Then people say you have to fish it up from below and have a person inside to grab it. Thank you for showing the the best and fastest way to do this!

This was excellent! I had to pull the left rear seat to straighten a twisted seat belt. Your video prompted me to check the "Exhauster-Body Side Aperture". I have not experienced the water leakage but it was flopping around in the hole, so I got lucky there. On the other hand, I had not been able to figure out why it was always so dusty in the cab when driving on gravel. BINGO! All the rubber flaps were gone. These flappers are supposed to act like a check valve and only let air flow one way - out. Without them, the dusty air is allowed to come in. Now I also know how to replace them. The parts were in stock and only cost $10 each.

Thank goodness! Our 2003 Dodge 2500 has had repeated leaking problems. I've replaced the gasket and resealed the 3rd brake light, believing that was the issue, only to have water continue to collect. We just added a 2015 Ram 2500 to the fleet and after 2 3/4" inches of rain the other day, I found the floor under the rear seat was standing with water as well. Mystery solved! Thank you.

Did mine last weekend, this video was super helpful. It was definitely leaking from these original vents....to my shock none of the "flappers" were actually present on either!

Wet behind the seat in my 2022 Ram 1500...I was thinking it was the skylight, but I'm glad I saw this. I'll check this first. THANKS!

Great job, thanks! I have another possible fix, because water is indeed devious. I have a 2016 2 door 1500 and the water pooling behind the seat was driving me crazy. I couldn't find the source, so I shimmed my OEM plastic vents right under the plastic finger supports with slim slivers of wood making the seal tighter... but that didn't do it. Ultimately, using my wife as the hose holder, we found that the cab design was bad. Right under the top mounted stop and cargo light (between the light and the top of the rear window) I found 2 small cutouts in the metal of the cab's window opening. Not real big, and not noticeable unless you were standing in the bed of the truck. THAT is where my water was getting in. I have no idea why those cutouts were there, the sliding glass window does not seem to need that. So I bought a 5 oz tube of DAP Ultra Clear sealant at Home Depot and filled the space between the rear window and the top mount light. It's been two years now and no more water.

Worked! Thank you! After taking it to dealership, they did leak test & said it was leaking from 3rd brake light & back window. They wanted 200 for gasket replacement & couldn’t fix back glass. We took truck home, watched your video and ordered new vents! I replaced vents and they don’t leak!

I was wondering why I had water behind the rear seats of my truck every time it rains or I washed it , I thought it was the 3 brake light you saved me a lot of time and trouble. Thank you much appreciate

I had this issue last week Could not find the source Mine was behind the drivers seat I pulled the rear driver side seat out And saw the vent sitting at a weird angle But more importantly There were four of the rubber fins totally missing I made some fins and used Great stuff gasket maker to fix and used the gasket maker sealant to seal the vent back in place It is solid now BUT I'm going to replace it I'm ordering the vents show in this awesome video But I think I'm going to wait to see if it leaks again I shop AVC's the water out Lifted my carpets to air dry then shampooed I know the vinegar will work but I'm not a fan of that smell I appreciate the great video

Thank you so much. Never would have known why under the back seat was always damp. I ended up taking out my carpet and drying everything out. New vents are on order. :)

Oh wow This video just showed up and it’s just something that I needed to do in my truck and had no clue where the culprit was, now I just ordered the parts and soon problem solved!! Thank you !! 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for sharing this! Decided to clean out underneath the rear seats and discovered wet carpet. Recently had heavy rains here in texas. I'll have to eventually make time to remove rear seat and do this fix. 2009 ram 1500, with 205k miles lol gotta keep her running.

This must be a common problem. I figured out earlier today that it’s probably the vents. Thanks for the video! Will help me when I can get around to doing it.

Thank you very much for the video. I have a 2021 Ram 1500 with less than 11,000 miles and has the water leak issue that people are complaining about. I took my truck to a Ram Dealership a couple months ago and the dealer I took it to replaced the center brake light assembly. But I guess they did not do any testing after the repair because I still have water leaking in the cab every time it rains. So I took it back to them and now they are claiming that the rear window frame is cracked and they have to replaced but it won't be under warranty. My truck is less than 3 years old and has less than 11,000 miles because I don't drive it very much.

Great video, i was able to push new vent up between bed and cab-my neighbor grabbed it and pulled it in-was very easy that way- for those who may have trouble pushing it thru

This video just saved me from ordering a CHIML gasket. I tool out the seat and water tested. The drivers vent was leaking but I was surprised to find d on the passenger side. The vent was not leaking, but a hole adjacent to it was. Instead of ordering g new vents, I cleaned and sealed them with acoustic sealant for vapor barriers. Follow-up water test is good. Thanks!

Just picked up a 2008 Ram and will watch for this. It's not just standing water but when you drive the vortex of water and air swirling in that open area between the box and cab could force water in there as well. Subbed already.

Awesome job man! Ive been dealing with this shit for years . Did all the same things to no avail. Went to dealer and guy said yah our comes every thurs we can do a water hose test ! I was looking at him like you know right now exactly what is causing this and are just gonna take me for a easy $600 bucks . I said ok amf drove off . Wont go back to that dealer because of that to this day . Kinda pissed me off . I knew he sees this at least 2 times a month . I will Start this today . Yah i hate the smell

I’ve gotta 2017 Ram .. I’m surprised it hasn’t done that yet… thanks for saving me a lot of time and trouble if it happens… awesome thanks buddy…

Great video! I was having this problem and found your video right off. Still need to install the parts, but thanks!

This was a very good video. So good I went out and pulled the back seat and what do you known. The vents had already been replaced. I noticed some water at a seam on the passenger side and water behind the glass. I going to hose it down tomorrow. Wish me luck😢

I used a string and pulled them up between the bed and cab then pulled them in to the hole. Also I pulled the carpet and sound mat it, cleaned and complete dry before installing. 2018 Ram 1500

Thanks I have same problem. Going to do this.

I've had water in the back seat since day one of my 2014 ram. The dealer said it was the 3rd tail light. Now I know... will do the seat mod at the same time when I replace the vents.

Thank you my brother. This video helped alot. I just got my in step be step the exact same way.

Thank you for this. For the longest time I thought I was constantly leaving my windows cracked. Ordering them right now. Being that I'm extra, gonna caulk the perimeter from the inside.

Man....this is such a design fail....glad I found your clip. Thanks boss

Exactly the problem. I have, just got done taking seat out and panel off and sure enough a small trickle of water is coming down from that same exhaust vent. Ordering it from Mopar now. I'll probably also put a bead of silicone around the perimeter as well. Thank you so much!

This solves my water issue! My flaps on my original were gone! Thank you!

Good deal I am proceeding with the project … after I tried all the what ifs to fix … great video thank you for sharing

That leak is likely the culprit that fried the RF modulator in my 2017's ignition system. Gonna replace these on the double!

Thank you very much for this video I also found that my antenna on top of the roof was leaking fixed that got that to stop leaking realized just this morning with the heavy rains last night that I still got water and I see less water than before but still Sum watched your video and I do believe that is the culprit I appreciate you thank you for your time.

Exactly what I have. I’m trying this now.

Thank you Jesus!!! Glad I found this video. Thank you!

Very good video and explanation of the repair!! You made it clear on how to repair. Thank you!! I will try to watch for this leak in my RAM. I dont know why you call it a Dodge lol. That name was dropped in 2010. Take care.

I also have to check for leaf build up. The bed to the cab in the middle is very tight and leaves can build up in there.

Nice video, I was cleaning my truck a week ago and had some reusable shopping bags under the rear seat and found a couple puddles of water on them but nothing else wet but have been noticing for some time a musty smell in the truck thought it may have been a dead mouse or rotted food under the seat where I can't see it I bet this is what it is

Getting ready to do this on my wifes 2020. Thank you for the detailed video. Wish me luck.

Thank you for doing such a detailed and great video. Keep them up.

I just discovered a bunch of mildewed mail and a usps box under my seat I was like there is no reason this should be like this I will investigate this now thanks

Great video thanks for sharing, I’ll be doing mine Monday or Tuesday all the flappers are blown out and gone, I pulled carpet and everything out down to the body metal on Tuesday this way I can get all the moisture out then do the repair and make sure no water intrusion for a day or two then put it all back together.. same time if slow got to do the rear sliding power window actuator as the cable got all bound up

Thanks for this video! I was scratching my head, I have this exact issue!!!

After removing the old ones, it would be a good idea to wipe any debris, grit, dirt , etc from around the outside of the opening in the cab. The insurance company is not going to like any seat hook or washer addition mods.

There is a current class action lawsuit regarding this problem.. you can search it online and contact the law firm

Thank, I think you might have solved my mystery

Awesome root cause analysis! Thank you.

Thumbs up! Thanks.

I subscribed… you definitely deserve that.., you’ve helped a lot of people… thanks again…

Super helpful video, thanks for sharing.

Damn, been hunting a leak and full back seat for a couple years. Now I've got to get my back seat out when the bottom won't come up. lol

Thank you for the information. I'll check if they did change it on my 2022 Ram Rebel. Unless you know what. Thank you 🇺🇸👍🏻

I've had quite a few rams and they have all leaked. 3rd gen, 4th gen, 1500 and 2500, and now a 5th gen 2021 ram with a diesel that has been leaking front drivers side grab handle next to the steering wheel. Love my rams but these water issues are a real pain. The 3rd brake light is always the first place to start. Seal that one up the day you buy it because its only a matter of time before it leaks.

Good info, waiting on follow up update, I have the same truck.

Looks almost like a pool noodle stuck between the truck bed and the cab would help prevent water from falling down onto the vent .

Thank you sir, this is the way I'm going to do it on my 2019 ram, 👍

I had been having an issue with water coming in from the top . I had sealed the 3rd brake light previously and figured it couldn't be that . Took it to get the rear window replaced as the electric slider had stopped working . First thing the tech said was that it was probably the 3rd brake light and that replacing the window probably wouldn't stop the leak . But they found that the electronic connections for the window were corroded , probably from the water leak , so they went ahead and replaced . I have a gasket ordered , so hopefully that will take care of my water leak . But will keep an eye out for additional leaks from this area . .

I had the same problem a few months back with my Ram and I did everything that I considered the cheapest options replacing all the rear gaskets like the top brake light but I sent it in to my own mechanic and a Ram dealer and it turns out the rear window gasket was gone years back and it turned out to be extremely expensive

Thanks you really appreciate

Hahaha. One side of my truck was missing ALL of the gray flap things while the other was missing only one.

I will watch for the back seat install video with the washers to raise up the back. If that works I will do it. Thanks!!

Very helpful, thank you for your time.

Really good video. I would only add do not be gentle with the new part when first sticking it through the hole. Don't worry about damaging it just Ram it through there.

Thank you

dealing with this mess on my gmc, crazy to see this is an issue for most trucks.. its 2024 youd figure this invention would be updated some how to keep water out but allowing pressure

Glad i saw this i was about to start clear calkin lol 🤣

part numbers? source of parts? thanks for the info. work truck is flooding from this leak

VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON A RAM , USED SEALANT AND DONE. HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT ALWAYS LEAKS

Thank you Mr. Ram overland sir. Have you fixed all these leaks yet we have two ram trucks which leak. We would like to get a 84 inch ram 5500 with a huge custom toolbox bed for our construction work and our fishing expedition business get out of the rental property, business, and Oakland, and do repairs where the monies at Electrical and plumbing seems to be the money jobs. Easy in and out what are the better trucks should we get the 5500 ram or look at the Fords we really like the Cummins so far also we really like the Limited black leather interior is awesome. What about the 12 inch computer screen we think that is pretty cool also.

at GM we used spray 9 to clean interior / mildew. your way is probly better? not too sure. havent looked into comparing.

Hi great video! I just bought a '23 ram 1500 and I wonder if I have the new style vents already. You think I should buy a few of these vents to have on hand? Thanks!

Thanks for the vid. I have same problem on my 2021 Ram TRX. Have you had any problems since installing the new designed vents? Just ordered mine.

I just went and checked how my truck looked , there is a almost horizontal rubber ledge that extends from the truck bed to the back of the cab that covers this vent , so water does not fall down directly on the vent . My truck is a 2011 2500 , is this just something on the 2500's ?

Wow thanks bro 🙏

What's the website where you ordered them, and what is the official name? I'm having this same problem. Thank you!

Thanks buddy, what a great choice by RAM 🙄

Is yours a 5th gen Ram? I'm dealing with this problem right now in my 2021. The stealership siad they "fixed" it. 2 wks later i find its still leaking. They said it was the 3rd brake light gasket. I call BS.

Update if this fixed the problem?

Vinegar does not kill mildew and mould. Concrobium would of been a better option. Once dried then a antibacterial carpet clean would of finished it.

Awesome I'm in KY too. What gen ram is this? Mines an 06, it's doing it on the driver side but not the passenger side, yet....

Dose anyone know where I can purchase this item

Thank you!!

Do you have a video on how to remove the back seat?

I have 2024 Ram Crew cab 3500. I found wet carpet and a electric motor I had on the floor of the rear seat!! The motor was dripping wet with water!! It doesn't have floor storage bins, I guess if you have the large Fuel tank, they're omitted!! Has anyone else had this on a 2024???

I had that same, damn penny under my seat; wonder how it made its way to your back seat? Hmmm

Are any of yiu guys getting a bad musty smell like mold. I have a 21 got it detailed a week later started smelling very musty.

How difficult is it to remove the seats to access the area? I don't know if this is something I can do alone.

Thanks for the video and advice on the vents, but the vinegar might cause rust?

By chance, did the spacers for the bolts work out as you’d hoped?

What is the correct ( or technical) name for these vents ? I own a 2021 Ram crew cab and I like the idea of ordering them in case my truck suffers the same problem.

Do you have a part number to share? Thanks.

What year truck does this pertain to? I'm dealing with water seeping in on a 2020, curious if this may be the issue. Thanks in advance for response.

That should be considered for a recall, since it was due to poor design.

I just saw your video 2/15/24 and noticed when you installed the new part at about 19 mins the top gasket was stuck to the tab so I’m guessing it still leaks.

Were they ordered from the dodge dealership?

What's the part number