Fixing my clogged sunroof drain once and for all!

This is not the first time I have had sunroof drain issues with my car. This fix should remedy the problem of water leaking into car via the sunroof drain for good!
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[@buttery1toast]

I might’ve gotten to this problem too late with stuff shorting out from the bcm getting wet but thanks for the information. You saved me from having to take it in to have someone else do this.

[@buttery1toast]

Finally just fixed the issue after weeks of procrastinating. Put a straw into the clip and struggled for hours trying to get it back in place. Tips for anyone doing this would be to make sure and pull back the carpet lining around the hole in the firewall and to make sure your straw is cut short enough that it allows you to put the clip back in place so it’s not hitting the angled tunnel going down the hole.

[@jordanpowell6676]

Did you have to change the bcm going through the same thing sorting out

[@michaelgreenwood8174]

I appreciate the video. I had the same problem on my JX35, and the simplest solution I found was to just snip off the little disc where the water exits from the drain. That is a debris catcher, and a pretty lousy design. That can be done from where the drain exits from under the car without having to remove the tube at all.

[@dukecraig2402]

Nice mod, my friends wifes' car has this problem and they ask me to do the research and come up with a fix if I could, you can bet I'll be hitting the dollar stores tomorrow to get those cups. Thanks👍👍👍

[@jopu]

did ti work?

[@lancehelsten7518]

Now you got me wanting to go rip out my carpet in my g37 to check for water at midnight after a snowstorm lol good video man. Liked and subbed 👍

[@flipmode00]

I started to have issues with my car, sometime it would not start, all the windows would not go down and I looked and saw some water. I will tackle this at my friend house this week , it really piss me off lol

[@juliangarcia5725]

Doing this later today. I’m in broward if you want to stop by with the tumbler straws 😂. Good video sir! 👍thank you for sharing your insight.

[@bczzar1]

The sunroof shattered from hale; I was wondering how water got on the floor while the seats etc all stayed dry. Thank you! Now I wonder if it is absolutely necessary to replace the glass

[@devildogg8762]

Great idea.. Im going to do just that and use a zip tie to secure the hose to the stem

[@andrek5533]

Almost every time I wash my car it rains not too long after or a day or 2 later🤣. Got to love miami weather

[@SportsMusicCars]

Our 2012 G37 with 85k on it has a bunch of water on the passengers side due to this. I drilled a few holes to at least let the water drain out, video of that is posted. Next up, to clean that drain plug & remove the baffle within the plug. That is happening tomorrow!

[@1wpk911]

I've replaced this plug once and it's still leaks. I believe I'm going to run a longer hose down into the firewall drain and call in a day. This is a flaws part by infiniti.

[@katiealessi7736]

It is infuriating.

[@jacobiuzumaki3363]

How did that work out for you

[@1wpk911]

I ended up purchasing a new plug (amazon or ebay can't remember). I removed the middle section of the plug and installed a McDonald's drinking straw to extend past the plug gasket into the firewall. No more leaks for me.

[@probandosnacks9051]

You don’t have a video on how you installed the straw into the piece ?

[@drewbush6535]

would have been nice to see where the drain plugs go outside

[@raveservice3749]

I have large hands and could not do what you did. I pulled the entire dashboard out and put drain plugs in. I put some sealant behind each plug before reinstalling in the car. It only took 8 hours start to finish.

[@raven1969david]

Would it be easier to just cut the center baffle off the plug so that it doesn't get clogged any further instead of using the straw pieces?

[@jackeason2732]

that’s what another youtuber did and he said it worked.

[@chrisrasco7519]

Yes that works also go through the engine and take off the plastic pieces way easier just need long nose pliers

[@michaelblosser5277]

Very informative, thank you.

[@crujones4046]

This happened to my bro in-laws Infiniti last night. I’ll show him this thanks.

[@ecvanman]

Nice work man... I live in Parkland just north of you and got nailed with wet carpets after yesterdays (much needed) storm. No way I have the patience for that and my wife's Infinity QX60 is in the shop now we're paying $400 for them to clean out the drains or do something after paying $1K after insurance deductible when initial leakage caused mold to sprout out of the leather seats last spring! They should make clearing this tube part of preventative maintenance service. Post your rate, next time I'm going to drive it down to MIA looking for your shop LOL

[@donnya205]

I'm ready to just duck tape my whole vehicle!🤬

[@ecvanman]

@@donnya205 Update after much complaining that few leaves or debris shouldn’t cause interior to flood in semi luxury vehicle, manager overheard and made service and detail complimentary but didn’t get water stains out from side panel fabric. Also I watched more vids found one had ingenious idea went to hardware store bought special wire pipe cleaner small and flexible enough to do a roto rooter of drain line to clear obstruction causing backup. Still more than I’m willing to do, had many vehicles with sun and moon roofs over the years and Infinity shop was first to try and say “that’s just how they all are” and owner just has to clean out these pipes. Insane.

[@Eccentricvoice77]

Awesome! I will be doing this this weekend.

[@Miamig37]

Good luck!

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

can you get to that filter thing through the front hood instead of the dash?

[@johnstrand3116]

Do you have to pull really hard to get the bottom of the A-pillar cover out?

[@donnya205]

same issue with my Toyota Highlander limited edition, I feel for ya.

[@simplegrill9032]

The leak may also come from the top area, just above where the A pillar and headliner meets.

[@Miamig37]

Yup! Going to show it in an upcoming video.

[@chrisrasco7519]

Mine was coming from the roof thanks for the video but you could have went through the engine bay and saved yourself a lot of time

[@benddover3093]

Can you explain the fix for this problem

[@SportsMusicCars]

@@chrisrasco7519 show us how!!

[@tylerjames3029]

So I just attempted this fix in my 2011 Sedan, I’ve done engine swaps that took less time lol..frankly I think you’re far better off just adding onto the hose and sticking the additional hose out the hole. This is an absolutely rediculous part and whoever designed this shit should be shot. I got everything out clean and added a straw to drain and I could not get the plastic firewall peice back in for 3 hours even with 14” needle nose pliers. I had it lined up however you are fighting insulation and a weird approach angle. I even but the side of my air vent to allow better access and still could not. Eventually the peice was destroyed and I was forced to add the hose extension but in hindsight I would have done that from the start. What a fucking stupid design Nissan. Give your head a shake.

[@Miamig37]

yeah, thats the alternative location on the passenger side.

[@stevengrabow5446]

Does the other side of plug have a screen ciz i just found a completely plugged screen laying under cover wherebrake fluid is abd that's where water drains

[@georgekataftos]

Genius bro thank you so much off to the dollar store😎

[@JubeProductions]

The part you pulled out of the dash is a $15 part, why not just replace it instead of cutting a straw and inserting it? Was it to save money or is there another reason?

[@jakerunsabroad]

Because it will happen again. I had my mechanic "fix" the issue like 3 years ago and now it's clogged again. It's only ever been my driver's side floor. So I'm doing exactly like this video and others show you. I will try the trimmer wire also ... Pushing down from the sunroof drainage on the driver's side in case I have a blockage before it gets down to the $15 part. I've seen another guy pull it out and clean it up and just clip off the middle piece and put it back in without the straw.

[@djfritz]

Hi, why do you have to take apart the a-pillar? cant you stick a trimmer wire inside the sunroof drain holes like other videos suggest? or is infiniti different? thanks

[@chrisrasco7519]

Yes your right or go through the engine bay I was clogged on both ends

[@david-sv3kg]

is the fix still holding up?

[@gallo2760]

Thanks for the information..

[@Miamig37]

Always welcome

[@mike212916]

6:49 your missing the rubber gromet . It must be so decayed stuck to the firewall. You should have just bought a new one

[@Miamig37]

Good looking out, thank you.

[@ramonelias6510]

new sub here thanks for the content !

[@Pftjordans]

Respect!

[@racardob]

Thanks!!

[@azulb4324]

Currently dying cuz same lool

[@stephaniesantana26]

Please help me. Im in dade & will drive to broward!

[@rob4673]

To what length did you cut the straw?

[@gustavedorantejr4372]

I did this still had water in the same spots water was getting into my cabin filter I sprayed the windshield with water boom water started leaking

[@Miamig37]

Sounds like the plastic trim on the outside where the windsheld meets the car is not seated properly or the gasket is worn out.

[@chachakeepit1hunnit996]

How is this still holding up since this video?

[@TheDarkKnight73]

First vid to show the driver side..

[@danram247]

I have a similar problem...but water seems to drain inside the hood in the corner where the battery is located... underneath the cowl...so it is draining outside but it still gets wet inside the bottom passenger floor...

[@chrisrasco7519]

Hey did u ever fix this problem I have the same issue with my 2011 FX35 I’m not sure if it’s coming from the roof now?

[@carlitodidthat]

do u know what the filter part is called?

[@carlitodidthat]

G37 in miami gang!! Seems this car has this issues more than often?

[@timmoore8827]

It's an issue across all infiniti models essentially. The part is used is a majority of the infiniti vehicles made dating back to at least 2009

[@carlitodidthat]

@@timmoore8827 i tried a couple fixes and stil nothing do u know what the filter part is called?

[@JarlaminTech]

Infiniti 2nd Gen owners, be careful, this video will make you mess up your dash. This is for the first gen infinitis

[@the_real_shiznit]

How so? What is different

[@JarlaminTech]

@@the_real_shiznit the access is different. While on the first gen, I think you can get by with taking off the air vent, it is not necessary on the 2nd gen. I have seen people who have used the first gen video on their second gen, and destroyed this dash for nothing

[@The_Waraba]

Is 2010 G37 second gen ?

[@lifewithbreion1392]

2nd gen is the same.. had the same issue taken care of

[@arturohonorato4863]

Does the yellow plastic thing has a clip to to take it out or have to twice it around ??

[@Miamig37]

It has a groove that clicks into place.

[@joshweaver4145]

Any idea what the diameter of the drain tube is?

[@jrue]

Did you glue the straw in or just force it inplace, in the funnel gorment piece?

[@Miamig37]

Hi, no glue, I just shoved it in.

[@chrisbiker4702]

I didn't even use a straw, I just cut that small end piece off. Not even sure why they did that. Seems like a design flaw. The straw would extend where the water releases but that the point of the firewall why would you care to extend it? I'm not a mechanic so maybe I'm wrong, just saying I saw no point once the path was clear.

[@e.m6837]

Yn

[@billy_doink]

@@chrisbiker4702 It's so that the water doesnt accumulate around the space/gasket and slowly leak out.

[@kanemcadam1086]

Going to be ordering my car and think i will skip on one with sunroof

[@andrek5533]

Best way to avoid this problem is to avoid parking under trees and clean the track regularly

[@kanemcadam1086]

@@andrek5533 be garaged most of time, thanks for tip. 👍

[@deniseford-sawadogo4816]

I agree. I have this same problem and now it has messed with the computer under the floor and stopped my car from starting!

[@dtharlem5801]

I have that same issue on the passenger side now my car won’t even start

[@keyzzz3341]

I have a leak somewhere in my G37s I’m not sure where, the backseat flooring on the passenger side is always damp. Does this require the same work?

[@Miamig37]

That is an odd location....you sure the front not wet?

[@keyzzz3341]

@@Miamig37 yes I’m sure, I think it’s a hole somewhere that causes the problem. It only appears to be wet when it rains.

[@chrisrasco7519]

Your leak is from the sun roof it’s clogged at the top not the bottom end

[@keyzzz3341]

@@chrisrasco7519 thanks. I found out that’s what it was I replaced my backseat mat and fixed the clog.

[@The_Waraba]

@@keyzzz3341 where was the clog ?

[@chrizflorez2425]

I don’t have a sunroof on my g37 but I’m getting water leaks underneath my glove box. Is this the same process in order to fix that?

[@nathanlantto3766]

water from there is likely from a leaking heater core

[@Miamig37]

Have you replaced your battery...ever? I found another spot where water is coming into the cabin and its from a worn seal where your windshield and hood meet.

[@chrizflorez2425]

@@Miamig37 well I bought the car used last year, it’s a 2010 infinity g37. Thanks for the advice, I’ll check out the battery

[@AM-ur2vz]

Probably plugged up evaporator core drain from the heater box. Ya know how water drips behind the passenger front wheel on hot days with the AC on? That's coming from the AC and is supposed to drain onto the ground. If it doesn't the drain is most likely plugged.

[@Chicozeeninja]

Will this work for the back passenger seat leaking??

[@revoke7z6]

If you have an Infiniti, your problem might be the hose clogged to the point that there is a pool overflowing on your sunroof and causing the water to leak to the ceiling. I am assuming that you park the car on a upward slope?

[@ayedhatyaygo983]

You must be protected at all costs.

[@TehZaydo]

Literally dealt with this on my car a couple hours ago

[@Miamig37]

With straw and all?

[@TehZaydo]

@@Miamig37 oh no just clamping the hoses pretty tight crossing my fingers ani hoping that it works 😂😂😂

[@trereese77]

Watchin as I RIP up my floor boards...smh

[@alisurti]

Has anyone thought of running gasoline or Drain-O to unclog the drain so you don't have to go thru this much trouble. Just a thought!!!!!

[@chrisrasco7519]

Don’t do it it’s corrosive .. but go thrift the engine bay bellow the windshield wipers u can clip the tip of the drain with long nose pliers and save yourself hours of work

[@The_Waraba]

@@chrisrasco7519 what do you mean clip the tip of the drain ?

[@chrisrasco7519]

@@The_Waraba literally cut the tip on the drain because the end of it is a manufactured issue which causes a clog

[@robert.a.wilcoxonjr.1971]

@@chrisrasco7519 I'm having the same issue. Can you possibly post a pic of where it is please. I can't find it on either side through the engine bay. Thank you

[@chrisrasco7519]

@@robert.a.wilcoxonjr.1971 if you remove the windshield piers and go u Det the pastiche panels you can see the drain .. don’t go through the dash it will be 4 hours of work vs 15 minutes

[@pablolok69]

Fuck the drivers side plug is a bitch to remove lol

[@tonylinh3791]

i just drill down to the floor to the lowest point and done, jus sayin..

[@alnuaemeaburawa7630]

Thats why I hate nissan, cuz they are super stupid. Infinity supposed to be luxury cars!!!