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Sunroof leaking

Post by notoriousgoz » Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:33 pm

Hi all as title says I have a pool of water in the drivers footwell , I think I’ve traced it to the sunroof as the flip down screen visor is soaking wet . Are there drain holes anywhere? Maybe blocked ? Or is it more likely that the rubber seal needs replacing, I’ve not had time to check with these dark nights coming in as I work till 7pm , Ta for any advice

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Re: Sunroof leaking

Post by mojo98 » Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:38 pm

Hi, on each corner of the sonroof`s there are drain tubes, sound like your drives side is blocked,
runs from corner of sunroof to inside the driver wing, and if like me, you will extend them so it drains below the drivers wing, to help prevent your base of the wing rusting

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Re: Sunroof leaking

Post by notoriousgoz » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:30 pm

mojo98 wrote:
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:38 pm
Hi, on each corner of the sonroof`s there are drain tubes, sound like your drives side is blocked,
runs from corner of sunroof to inside the driver wing, and if like me, you will extend them so it drains below the drivers wing, to help prevent your base of the wing rusting
Ok thanks for that , I’ll have to make time in the daylight to check it out ... damn these dark evenings 😖

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Re: Sunroof leaking

Post by Sunfly » Sun Oct 14, 2018 11:46 pm

mojo98 wrote:
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:38 pm
Hi, on each corner of the sonroof`s there are drain tubes, sound like your drives side is blocked,
runs from corner of sunroof to inside the driver wing, and if like me, you will extend them so it drains below the drivers wing, to help prevent your base of the wing rusting
Useful tip there, Malcolm!

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Re: Sunroof leaking

Post by notoriousgoz » Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:09 am

Cannot seem to locate these drain tubes , any pics anyone? Thanks

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Re: Sunroof leaking

Post by Kit » Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:47 am

notoriousgoz wrote:
Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:09 am
Cannot seem to locate these drain tubes , any pics anyone? Thanks
The best way is to remove the ‘A’ pillar plastic cover, this will revive the tube. Take the sun visors off, this will give you access in behind the roof lining. The tube runs up to the corner of the tray, where it’s a push fit on to the outlet.
On one car, I found the clips holding the tube in place, was ‘pushed’ too tight on to tube, blocking it ! - it must of come out the factory like that!!
Take the tube off, blow through the tube or pole a wire down to clear any blockage, the flush through with water

Kit

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Re: Sunroof leaking

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Re: Sunroof leaking

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Re: Sunroof leaking

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Re: Sunroof leaking

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