Water apparently can work it's way under the warped plastic cover and down the opening around the cable. I used strip caulk to build a dam/wall under the warped cable covers then used a heat gun to soften the plastic and bent the covers back flat(er). Another option would be to buy new cable covers, but IMHO I would still add the strip caulk. The ultimate fix is to buy a new sunroof glass which comes with a new gasket attached.
Sunroof leak that won't stop...
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So have been having similar issues. When I close the sunroof I can press down on it and it will give a bit which ultimately lets water in.
I get leaks in the upper corner of the drivers side near the door handle. Not terrible unless I'm in really bad rain or in a car wash.
I'm thinking it must have to do with where the drain plug connects. I took some 10 gauge wire today and push it down there. The passenger side went down no problem but the drivers side was more difficult. I got a good four or five feet down there but the problem persists. How can I get in there to see if the two pieces are still connected good? Water does flow out but this leak is really bothering me.
I get leaks in the upper corner of the drivers side near the door handle. Not terrible unless I'm in really bad rain or in a car wash.
I'm thinking it must have to do with where the drain plug connects. I took some 10 gauge wire today and push it down there. The passenger side went down no problem but the drivers side was more difficult. I got a good four or five feet down there but the problem persists. How can I get in there to see if the two pieces are still connected good? Water does flow out but this leak is really bothering me.
Found out this morning on my commute that my sunroof is quite porous....
I did some research and determined it was most likely a clogged drain(s). After fishing weedeater line from the sunroof side, I attempted to clean from the bottom of the hose. In doing so, I disconnected the hose from whatever it may have been attached to at the bottom of the A pillar. So now the drain hose is loose, but draining. Will this be an issue? I'm concerned about the electrical components that are stashed into pillar with the drain hose.
Hose pictured below. I can't really see to the bottom of the pillar to even attempt a re-connection.
I did some research and determined it was most likely a clogged drain(s). After fishing weedeater line from the sunroof side, I attempted to clean from the bottom of the hose. In doing so, I disconnected the hose from whatever it may have been attached to at the bottom of the A pillar. So now the drain hose is loose, but draining. Will this be an issue? I'm concerned about the electrical components that are stashed into pillar with the drain hose.
Hose pictured below. I can't really see to the bottom of the pillar to even attempt a re-connection.
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Well I've got a 100 now so I can't go look at the 80 but I'd imagine there's a way to reconnect the hose. Just so I'm clear, the hose came unclamped on the low side, not the high side between the roof and headliner?Found out this morning on my commute that my sunroof is quite porous....
I did some research and determined it was most likely a clogged drain(s). After fishing weedeater line from the sunroof side, I attempted to clean from the bottom of the hose. In doing so, I disconnected the hose from whatever it may have been attached to at the bottom of the A pillar. So now the drain hose is loose, but draining. Will this be an issue? I'm concerned about the electrical components that are stashed into pillar with the drain hose.
Hose pictured below. I can't really see to the bottom of the pillar to even attempt a re-connection.
Correct, it is unclamped from the low side. The water still drains properly from the slit beneath the vehicle.
A few things. Keep in mind that it can also be the windshield leaking. If you poor water in the sun roof and see it get wet inside the truck then i would agree that it is the sunroof. But if you are just getting wet carpet than it might also be the windshield. Find the thread about sealing it with "calk' type stuff.
Cleaning the drains and sealing the sunroof is well document. So i wont go into that. Another thing is that the mechanism that holds the sunroof glass in the "up" position can break or wear. With the sunroof closed gently push up on the glass from the inside. Does it have any play in it? Mine moved up about 1/4" on one side. Since i knew i did not want to use the sunroof i wedged a "rubber stopper" between the glass and the frame work that pushed the glass up making a better seal.
Clean the drain and the slits in the rockers. Then look at other things like the windshield and if the sunroof is sealing well.
Cleaning the drains and sealing the sunroof is well document. So i wont go into that. Another thing is that the mechanism that holds the sunroof glass in the "up" position can break or wear. With the sunroof closed gently push up on the glass from the inside. Does it have any play in it? Mine moved up about 1/4" on one side. Since i knew i did not want to use the sunroof i wedged a "rubber stopper" between the glass and the frame work that pushed the glass up making a better seal.
Clean the drain and the slits in the rockers. Then look at other things like the windshield and if the sunroof is sealing well.