Where are the drain holes in a Jeep Grand Cherokee sunroof?
First thing to do is locate the drain holes in the sunroof rails, there are 2 holes in the front corners, here in the picture you can see the left one: You can check if the problem is with these hoses by spelling water to the holes, if you see that the floor is getting wet, that is your problem.
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.
Where are the drain channels on a jeep?
Worst case scenario take it to the dealer. The rear drain channels are located in the rear most corners of the pano-sunroof. If you would like, you can actually see these drain channel openings by taking a flash light (small/bright is best) and look toward the back of the vehicle from the front seats.
Where are the drain holes in the sunroof?
Your car’s sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly. Locate the drain holes. Depending on your vehicle, the location of these may vary, though the front drain holes in most cars exit in the doorjamb or under the car. The rears may drain under the rear bumper or the top of the rear hatch jamb area.
Why are my Jeep Grand Cherokee sunroof drain hoses breaking?
One of the common problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ (1999-2004) is the wet floor after heavy rain. If you have a sunroof, the immediate suspect would be the sunroof drain hoses. They are going down from the sunroof to the floor and tend to break after few years.
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.
Where does water go when you unplug a sunroof?
We are looking for a hole which is at the base of the sunroof trim or frame. 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 big of a hose do I need for sunroof?
The solution in that case would be a small (~6-8cm) 14mm hose that will be glued/sealed to your new hose and to the plastic drain on the other side.
Where does the water come from in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
We have seen Jeep Grand Cherokee drivers who deal with wet floor boards as a result of water leaking from the left and right pillars and the cowl panels, as well water leaking from sunroofs and ceiling lights due to faulty roof seams. And unfortunately, the dealers often cannot find out exactly where the leak is coming from.
Why does my Grand Cherokee leak in winter?
’05 Grand Cherokee leaks from the front columns. Water drains down those by design, but in winter will freeze, causing the water to leak into the vehicle. Apart from doing my best to keep snow off of the top of the vehicle, which, let’s be real, is unavoidable in my climate, I can’t figure out any other way to stop it.
First thing to do is locate the drain holes in the sunroof rails, there are 2 holes in the front corners, here in the picture you can see the left one: You can check if the problem is with these hoses by spelling water to the holes, if you see that the floor is getting wet, that is your problem.
We have seen Jeep Grand Cherokee drivers who deal with wet floor boards as a result of water leaking from the left and right pillars and the cowl panels, as well water leaking from sunroofs and ceiling lights due to faulty roof seams. And unfortunately, the dealers often cannot find out exactly where the leak is coming from.
’05 Grand Cherokee leaks from the front columns. Water drains down those by design, but in winter will freeze, causing the water to leak into the vehicle. Apart from doing my best to keep snow off of the top of the vehicle, which, let’s be real, is unavoidable in my climate, I can’t figure out any other way to stop it.