i changed the seals around the sunroof and still it leaks
can any1 advise me what to do
many thanks hass
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hass
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hi people im having trouble with my sunroof
i changed the seals around the sunroof and still it leaks
can any1 advise me what to do
many thanks hass
i changed the seals around the sunroof and still it leaks
can any1 advise me what to do
many thanks hass
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Brianmoooore
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There are water gutters built into the lower sunroof fabric panel that have been known to rust off at the ends.
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hass
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hi mate the sunroof is leaking from the back (towards boot)
from the seal i can see this happening the drain pipes (channels)are free.
thanks for your advice hass
from the seal i can see this happening the drain pipes (channels)are free.
thanks for your advice hass
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ian332isport
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Hass,
The sunroof rubber seal is there more to stop the wind whistling in the gap than to stop water from getting in. You should be able to leave the rubber seal removed and still not get water inside the car.
It's designed so that any water that does get in is drained away via the 4 drain tubes. If you have a leak along the rear edge, it's more than likely the water drain channel that goes backwards and forwards with the sunroof as it opens/closes.
If you tilt the roof up and look in the top, you should be able to see a long thin channel (black in colour) that runs the full width of the sunroof. This is connected to the interior trim piece via two thin metal arms. If this channel is leaking (no uncommon due to corrosion) or the little arms that ensure it's in the correct position are damaged/unclipped then the water will not be drained away as designed.
Ian.
The sunroof rubber seal is there more to stop the wind whistling in the gap than to stop water from getting in. You should be able to leave the rubber seal removed and still not get water inside the car.
It's designed so that any water that does get in is drained away via the 4 drain tubes. If you have a leak along the rear edge, it's more than likely the water drain channel that goes backwards and forwards with the sunroof as it opens/closes.
If you tilt the roof up and look in the top, you should be able to see a long thin channel (black in colour) that runs the full width of the sunroof. This is connected to the interior trim piece via two thin metal arms. If this channel is leaking (no uncommon due to corrosion) or the little arms that ensure it's in the correct position are damaged/unclipped then the water will not be drained away as designed.
Ian.
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