2018 Accord back window warning

[863JOE]

Happened to me at work twice now, thought I should give the warning. First time I thought it was a fluke, second time I noticed a pattern. 

 

When you squeeze out the back window, the water will run PERFECTLY down the drivers side, down the inner quarter and funnel over a wiring harness that's part of the blindspot monitoring system, triggering a fault on the dash and saying see the dealer. Thankfully I work for a Honda dealership, so no biggie. 

 

If in the event this happens to you- pop the trunk, pull back the trunk liner on the left hand side by removing the cargo hook tucked in the corner (pressure clipped in) and peel it back. The harness is right there when you pull it back, you can't miss it. Unplug both harnesses and take compressed air and blow all the water out and you're back in business. Won't throw a hard code, no need to go to the dealer if it happens. 

 

Figured I'd save everyone the panic attack. 

 

[jh812]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[Diamond Cut Window Tinting]

I use a product called SoakShield for back glass as well as windshield. It saves a lot of the headaches down the line with potential water damage during installations.

 

Hope this helps.

 

www.soakshield.com

[wade_660]

After reading this I wrapped a paper towel around that harness on two different cars. Came back after I was finished and they weren’t wet. My floor is slightly sloped, must be just enough of an incline for the water to go somewhere else.

[LB55]

Here they are! Dry them out and you’ll be good

[AzTintZ]

Worked like a charm 

Thank you very much for sharing this info!!!!

🤙

Edited April 25, 2019 by AzTintZ

[AGT1]

it has happened twice to me after reading this post . first one is a 2019 Accord and 2nd is 2017 Acura tlx. I'm waiting for the custy to let me know if it dried out yet.Funny thing 

is i never noticed it before i read this post .