R33 Drivers Side Door Taking In Water !

[KrazyKong]

Some weeks ago I attempted to install a keyless entry system into my car. After failing and deciding I'd probably need some professional help on the matter, I left the drivers side inner door lining off. With all the rain lately, I've now got an issue where water is driping down inside the door.

Now are these two things connected? As in by having the inside door lining off, it's somehow affected the outside seals and letting in water? Or as I suspect, I've actually always had this leak but am only aware of it due to having the door lining off and seeing the water directly. In the past there were a few occasions where I'd smell a very damp musky kind of smell when first getting into the car in the morning. Even a little condensation on the windscreen, but I never really thought much of it. But now, it's clear to me there is a problem and I don't know what to do.

I also found a piece of plastic with felt on it, sitting at the very bottom of my door when I first took the lining off. Somethings not quite right as often when I use the power windows, the window jerks quite a bit when it first starts moving. And it's a side to side movement, which shows the window isn't as snug as it should be. I've included some pics of this plastic thing. Maybe that's the key to everything.

Hoping someone here knows a little about what I've mentioned and can help out.

[mad082]

ok i have no idea about the thing pictured, but as for the water, that isn't that uncommon. the reason being that water runs down the window and the seal at the bottom of the window isn't always water tight so some will get past and then run down the inside of the door. i think there are holes at the bottom of the door that will allow the water out.

[KrazyKong]

An update on this. I've found where this "mystery" plastic thing should be located on the door. All this time I was looking inside the door and other places, and the location of where it lived was right at the top of the door. Not having this piece in place, I can see there's a noticeable gap between the top seal and glass from the window. This should explain a little why the door leaks so much when raining. Looking at the other 2 located in the door, it's obvious mine is actually broken. So will have to locate another, or worse case scenario glue this one in.