Fixing VW T5 leaking windows

[@johnnysandford6n2]

Nice, I’m just sorting mine. The previous owner sealed the entire outer channel of the window with clear silicone which I’ve had to cut out to remove the window and, subsequently damaged the seal which hopefully I can replace. Nice little addition with the bottle top 👌

[@jjmmcc9]

Hi thanks for video really helped me to resolve my bad window leak issue. I realised my drain hole was leaking as you showed, but because I was unfamiliar with the design I may have actually caused this myself by poking something down the hole and breaking the seal. However the actual original issue that I was to find was the seal on the window itself leaking badly.so I popped the window out cleaned and then applied Thetford seal lubricant spray to the seal. This cured my particular issue immediately . 👍

[@SuperToecutta]

Brilliant little vid very informative as I had no clue what to do to stop the leak 👍🏻

[@gc8216]

Came across this today and followed your advice…fingers crossed it works..thank you

[@arturasaranauskas6386]

Brilliant explanation Thank you

[@TwentyPast1600]

Thanks very much. Just bought a kombi that has the same problem on both sides! Great video.

[@DadventuresMTB]

to anyone reading this, ive got a t6 and its the same window and i had a simular issue, ive managed to fix it ! all i did was get some clear bathroom silicone and put a long bead along the top of the glass where it drips in from the roof, we had loads of rain on the weekend and my van stayed bone dry !! so i think ive finally done it lol, anyone else done this? please let me know :D but it works !

[@Edge_Effect]

Mine's not leaking yet but some excellent info here if it does. Thanks.

[@SergeiArkadjevich]

Had it in my t6 Vw replaced all windows under the warranty but it didn't help)) Next time they said all the drain channels need to be cleaned so they did. Since then it still leaking a bit . Vw ??why didn't you clean the channels in the first place but replaced my windows with no effect ? Yeah it was a dealership trick to get some work done and charge the VW for it I guess

[@standstand6569]

This whole isue just got a lot worse - a T6 Kombi had it's slider window fall out due to corrosion behind the slider bottom rail caused by the known leak problem . The rusting [ which is hidden from view ] causes the botton slider rail to sag / drop and the slider window falls out . A very serious safety issue with catastrophic implications .

[@tough-pac4339]

Reality is the drain channels are inadequate apart from light rain perhaps. Though this has helped when we've had a heavy storm I'm still seeing some ingress - they are over loaded :( Probably the only real way to prevent this happening (everyone I've spoken to gets this issue sooner out later) is to remove the VW windows and replace with others that don't or cannot leak!

[@andreasstieber7660]

Thank you 😊

[@eamonmcnamee1450]

Got the same problem,thanks for the help am going to sort mine now🤟

[@mrbaldheadness]

Any Idea what happens when you snap a drain channel?? Asking for a friend

[@amm9613]

😂

[@deanholliday8186]

I have a similar issue but my window just won’t sit in the correct close / locked position. It keeps springing inwards ! So frustrating and I need to fix it ASAP

[@juha2031]

In my VW this little window does not leak but the bottom of the sliding door inside the cabin fills with water. Its like there is no way for the water to go out

[@GrizzTV69]

I've tried everything apart from this! Thanks

[@howifixedit2698]

Hope it helps - please do let us know the result.

[@GrizzTV69]

@@howifixedit2698 Will do ta

[@Ricqu]

@@GrizzTV69 Did it help?

[@davidbrown2410]

This is so helpful

[@Вальдемар-н8щ]

Только немцы могли так усложнить такую простую конструкцию! Можно же было подсмотреть у других производителей!

[@d2cdl]

Good job.

[@ukautoglazewindscreens6300]

take em out and chuckem away replace with aftermarket as they dont leak

[@socialising6037]

Fingers crossed I'm getting aftermarket flush close window as hopeing the flush close will my harder to leak 🤞 was gunna wait for transporter hq brings there new window out but could wait 10 weeks for the release

[@lihehaflihehaf2404]

Do i have to take of the window?

[@howifixedit2698]

It’s not necessary to remove the window if only fixing beneath the housing. But, it’s easier to clean drain ports and check them out. :)

[@lihehaflihehaf2404]

Thank you very much for fast response. Take care and the best wishes for you👍🏼