What happens when sunroof leaks?
While a faulty seal could be the reason for your leak, the most common cause of a leaky sunroof is a clog in the drainage system that carries water away. Pour a small amount of water into the drains and look underneath your car to see if it’s draining. If there’s no puddle on the ground, you have a clogged drain.
What to do if your sunroof drain becomes plugged?
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. First you will need to open the sunroof as this is the easiest way to access the drains.
Why are the drains on my sun roof blocked?
There are two drains at the front in the channels on the roof where the sun roof slides in. These can become blocked with debris that has decomposed. I’m talking about leaves and insects.
What’s the most common problem with a sunroof?
The first problem and the most common one is a leaky sunroof. Whether it’s dripping or gushing water, a sunroof leak can create a mess and damage your car’s interior.
Why do I have water coming out of my sunroof?
Probably the most common problem, sunroof leakage can be a disaster to deal with. It could be because of a clog on the drain of the sunroof or wear and tear of rubber seals. Both cases are not that costly to get fixed but they can cause some serious damage to the interior of your car if water seeps into critical spots.
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. First you will need to open the sunroof as this is the easiest way to access the drains.
The first problem and the most common one is a leaky sunroof. Whether it’s dripping or gushing water, a sunroof leak can create a mess and damage your car’s interior.
Probably the most common problem, sunroof leakage can be a disaster to deal with. It could be because of a clog on the drain of the sunroof or wear and tear of rubber seals. Both cases are not that costly to get fixed but they can cause some serious damage to the interior of your car if water seeps into critical spots.
Why is my sunroof leaking in my car?
You may own a car with a sunroof and may not have witnessed any of these problems which is a good thing. Sooner or later you might experience them (though we hope you don’t). Probably the most common problem, sunroof leakage can be a disaster to deal with. It could be because of a clog on the drain of the sunroof or wear and tear of rubber seals.