What happens if your sunroof is clogged with water?
Sunroof drains are designed to channel outside water around the sunroof. When these four drains are clogged, water can leak through the cracks and cause damage to the interior of the car.
Where are the drain plugs on a VW sunroof?
There will be four: two in the front and two in the rear. The drain holes will be in the four corners of the sunroof. The drain nipples will be on the front side of either door jam. The rear ones may vary from car to car but are generally located on either side of the rear bumper. Clear the debris from the nipples.
How do you unclog a sunroof on a car?
Sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly, such as every time the car is washed. Maintaining sunroof drains can prevent costly damage to the interior of the car, as well as allow the sunroof to last longer. Simply inserting a flexible wire down the drain can unclog the drains. Locate the four sunroof drains on your car.
What to do if your sunroof does not drain?
Pour water over the sunroof to ensure the water freely drains out of the drains. If the water does not drain out, clean each drain again with the wire cable.
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.
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.
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.