Where does water go after cleaning the sunroof?
The drains normally continue down the roof or window posts, directing water flow to the underside of the vehicle. When cleaning the drain, it’s also a great idea to ensure there is no debris around the sunroof area which could worsen the clog or cause another clog.
Are there any Jeeps that have water leaks?
We’ve seen leaking Jeep Wranglers, leaking Jeep Patriots, leaking Jeep Grand Cherokees, and leaking Jeep Commanders. We’ve seen more than one leaking Jeep Liberty and a leaking Jeep Compass or two as well. We’ve helped hundreds of Jeep owners with water damage to upholstery and electrical shorts from water leaks.
How can I tell if my sunroof drain is plugged?
These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. When a sunroof drain does become plugged, the common signs are either a wet headliner, water dripping from the headliner, wet roof pillar, a damp carpet or water pooling in the foot wells.
Is there a leak in the winhield of a Jeep Patriot?
2009 jeep liberty leak center winshield – above drivers head —— bought it new!!!!!!! need person above dealer !! I have a 2007 Jeep Patriot. It has been brought back to the dealership twice under warranty for water coming in through the dome lights.
The drains normally continue down the roof or window posts, directing water flow to the underside of the vehicle. When cleaning the drain, it’s also a great idea to ensure there is no debris around the sunroof area which could worsen the clog or cause another clog.
How can I test the drain on my sunroof?
Now test using a bottle of water, gradually drain the water around the sunroof drain, do not excessively dump as the drain is only able to remove a certain amount of water. As you can see the water is draining properly. If the problem persists, there may have been a drain you missed, a faulty seal, or faulty drain.
Why does my sunroof drain keep getting plugged?
Depending on where you live, sunroof drains may become plugged sooner than later. If you live in a treed area, it can happen more often as there is larger particles floating around in the air which would eventually plug the drains. These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle.
What’s the best way to unplug a sunroof?
Slowly insert the wire, trimmer cord is also great for this if you have a roll laying around. The length of wire or cord depends on the run of the drain, ensure it’s at least the height of the vehicle. Feed the wire or cord in until it comes out the other side if you have a viewable drain exit. After that, remove the wire or cord.