How to Fix a Leaking Sunroof & Prevent Puddles in Your Car by

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hey everyone, thanks for watching and I hope this video helped! You might be interested in some of my other auto repair videos. You can find them by using the playlist link below. kzbin.info/aero/PLHRSPnh4bEkx-mdi5iz9fX6w5DNxUnEV5

[@Sean-Aviation]

Thanks a lot buddy. it was my issue. I did as you showed but couldn't find the outlet next to the wheel so I used a strew in the sunroof inlet to be able to blow air with an air compressor. that worked and water started dripping! I tested the drain by pouring some water on the roof and I could see the water draining through the inlet and running out! excellent. problem solved. thanks again!

[@michaelhepner3386]

Thank you for mentioning why you didn't start from the top. I was wondering why, the whole time I was watching the video. Glad you mentioned it, so I didn't waste my time starting at the top. Great job on the video!

[@fauzkumi]

I unclogged the water channels onmy Lexus rx300 in less than 15 minutes. Shortly after, it rained hard for many hours. No evidence of any leak. Prior, the cabin would have a puddle of water on the drivers side within an hour. Thank you for the video. You saved me a lot of money...mechanics around here charge $135 per hour. Who knows how long it would have taken them to figure out the problem.

[@smashogre4766]

Super helpful! Gonna try this tomorrow.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hope it worked out!

[@frankhoffman2657]

Thank You, Joe, My dealer wanted over a 1K to fix my leaks, I did what you showed to both sides, but I went from the inside, freaken awesome, they drain like brand new now,, thanks for sharing and saving me tons of money, it took me about hour and a half to do both sides by myself

[@donnya205]

great idea Joe!! Ya I'm finding the dealers and I called 3 of them they were useless when calling them while I was troubleshooting my water infiltration but they all told me I should bring vehicle in . Ya I wonder how much they would charge me? I'd rather spend a lot of time figuring out leak myself and fixing it. I love the weed wacker line snake idea!!

[@karlruncik5274]

Thanks Joe, the dealer wanted $1300 for this very job, My daughter's Boyfriend and I tackled this job in under 30 minutes on her 09 CTS, your video faced me a ton of money and her BF and I look like heros :-)

[@GettinJunkDone]

There ya go! Awesome!

[@abymondesir23]

Much respect thanku also that price estimate is disgusting ridiculous

[@jimbo8743]

It's terrible what they charge.....

[@johnrakoczy9277]

@@jimbo8743 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLEhKybfJ58f9U check this guy's video out he exposes a ton of things that dealerships do lol

[@jimbo8743]

@@johnrakoczy9277 👍

[@kiddt1999]

Just bought a 2009 cts yesterday. We had rain all the way home. I noticed the driver side rear floor was full of water. I followed this walkthrough and both driver side drains were plugged. I can’t thank you enough! You saved me alot of money and time bud.. 👍👍

[@rockford8915]

Where was the drivers side drain for the rear of the sunroof?

[@kiddt1999]

@@rockford8915 trunk bud🤘

[@leeg672]

THX! Great vid and commentary! I have an Altima basically all the same, w/4 tubes. Only both Front tubes clogged and presented leaks. Thank you again

[@rbevis58]

Perfect.. thank you. Stepped into the car last night after a downpour and thought, omg I left the window open... Nope, the drains were clogged. Your solution did the trick. There was some gunk in it and took a few snakes through to clean it out. Thanks for making the video.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Glad it helped!

[@richardbradner9079]

EXCELLENT! GM should hire this guy! Just saved me over $150. More so, I love my CTS again. PS. WTF is wrong with Cadillac engineers for this lame excuse for a drain hose! Make is bigger and have it drain to outside!!!!

[@v_lh109]

If the water is in the back drives side floor would it be the drain running toward the back on driver's side? Also, I bought some closet line wire, I know it fits in the drain but do you think it would be too thick to go around the 90°, if my car has one like yours?

[@rickwigal2422]

Thanks Joe! Wow.. I think you saved my CTS. I was about to unload it for a loss. I'm not that handy but followed your directions and was so happy to get soaked with the clogged drain water! Now I hope I can dry out my car soon enough to avoid mildew and mold or other damage. Thanks again! Rick

[@GettinJunkDone]

Glad it helped!

[@katedavis9905]

Your video helped immensely! My drain is plugged from the bottom. I didn't know how to find the outlet. Thx!!

[@kgrabe1941]

Exactly what's happening to my 2008. Appreciate your time. Nice job.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Thanks for the video I have a 2011 Cadillac DTS and it's leaking around the center console on the roof I'm hoping it's coming through the sunroof and this will fix it

[@GettinJunkDone]

Did this end up helping?

[@drivewaygarage1561]

@@GettinJunkDone I got one of them cleaned out the other one I could not get cleaned out but there was definitely water in there

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hopefully that fixed your problem!

[@HeartSoulLeake]

Thank you so much for this cool little hack! 2007 Jeep Commander limited 4.7L this worked 100%! I never got the trimmer cable .095 to get all the through from either end (felt like I ran into the same 45 degree angle), I patiently went as far as possible from top and bottom of drain tubing. We did noticed a black muddy looking substance on the trimmer line, when we pulled it out. Afterwards the water flowed down the drain tubing like its supposed to, straight out to the ground. No compressor, but I ran warm soapy dish water down the tube, as a degreaser, followed by clean water. Suggested preventive tip: When washing vehicle, try to avoid wiping and dirt or debris towards the drain openings.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hey Bud, excellent comment! I'll be bringing this up later tonight on my Live Stream Nov 1, Episode 20 at 7pm. Thanks for the contribution!

[@HeartSoulLeake]

@@GettinJunkDone will try to tune in. Working on a/c heater blower motor actuator and actuator gear, that I found cracked piece on floor when I removed the lower panel under glove compartment. I just figured that it made sense to replace all A/C heater associated parts

[@per619]

Trimmer was a fabulous tip! Coat hangers often are just too stiff to get around the bends and curves. I'll be able to use that tip on other things. Thanks.

[@NickF1956]

Excellent job!! Thank you. You even answered the reason why you didn't stop at the top down with the trimmer line. Only question I had is how do you do the 2 rear tubes. Where is the beginning of the tube for the rear?

[@martincalixto6341]

Thanks Joe. I finally know why my driver side has been filling up with water. Did the same thing you did and it worked ! thanks brotha !

[@GettinJunkDone]

You got it! Thanks for watching!

[@dalelally1091]

Excellent, comprehensive, cut to the chase for the Subaru Forester after a big rainfall, 3” puddle on the passenger side. Problem fixed.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Excellent! Glad it helped, and thanks for watching.

[@SandyKTJV]

Great Video....had not thought of the weed whip line instead of wire..much easier!!

[@GettinJunkDone]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@royalexclusivedetailing7532]

thanks it work exactly how you say it works a lot of videos on KZbin doesn't be accurate but yours is right on the money I did it today and it took about 15 minutes thanks save me a ton of money

[@GettinJunkDone]

That's great! I'm so glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@unforgiven101inc]

Thanks I will try it this weekend. going to cancel my appointment at the dealership. but one question, I am i only getting a puddle ( well real damp carpet under the driver side floor mat) every time i take it to a car wash. please any help will be useful. Thanks again

[@Missionpilot2]

Thanks! I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get my trimmer line to go from the top down. But now I know about the 90 degree bend!

[@jamiesarkisian9769]

I have had this problem too. I like your approach from the bottom. I used weed wacker line from the top and compressed air. The tube can easily disconnect near the sun visor so one must be careful. Great video. Can you show how to unclog the rear drains ?

[@GettinJunkDone]

Thanks for the comment. I was hoping to avoid using air for that very reason. Unfortunately I am unable to show the rear drains as I no longer have the car. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@ottoelimedina7932]

buenísimo video. excelente idea para revisar un drenaje de quemacocos de una ford escape 2002.

[@corykapral7776]

Very helpful. Can anyone tell me where the sunroof driver side drain tube exists my 2011 gmc terrain? I cannot find anything online.

[@littledove68]

I’m getting wet floorboards and it is difficult to tell if it is due to a break in the drain tube OR if it was due to a clog. The front seats get wet as well as the floorboards. So frustrating. I have a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer. Just snaked both front drains and they seem to be working. Is it recommended to use any silicone in certain areas?

[@hersheyphillips5084]

Thanks, I must try your technique 😊

[@demorrisjones4493]

Just did my cts. As soon as I stuck the trimmer line in water started coming out. Thanks for the video.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Awesome! Hit it every once in a while to keep it from clogging again. Good job and thanks for watching.

[@richardharper4329]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you 😊 I appreciate the drain cleaning tips. The weed eater line is a great idea 💡 I'll be doing this tomorrow on my wife's Cadillac SRX. It's leaking in the same way you described.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hope it worked!

[@mauriciogarcia8612]

wow thanks joe this video was really helpful i didn't know what to do . Nomore with all the water from the rain and from washing my cts i had to even stop washing my car because of the smell from all that water it really work. Now do u know y is the water going in my doors ?

[@TSPhotoAtlanta]

Water can go in the door mostly for two reasons: 1. the vapor barrier behind the door car (trim panel) is not sealed or has a hole in it (or is missing) 2. the door to body seal is missing or has a fault like a cut in it. In both cases find the problem and repair or replace the part. You can usually seal up the edge of vapor barrier using 1/4" butyl rubber strips: get it slightly warm, say 85š° to 95°F, and press it into place around the edge of the vapor barrier, between it and the door. Flatten it out with the door card as you replace it. Some people like to clean all the old butyl rubber off before replacing it. Some cars may have a different system or no vapor barrier at all

[@whatshisface1390]

Thank you sir. Very informative!

[@GettinJunkDone]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AFamilyChiro]

Awesome video Joe! Saved me time and money!

[@droose5158]

thank you my car has been broke down since dec..... and meanwhile i have not been going in it since it doesnt run and recently opened it up and realized it smelled like mold it seems i have mold in my car and then later i realized i had a puddle under my back seat and also under passenger seat i have a sun roof i will try this but also because of the water where the water seems to be i am not sure if its from the roof or maybe the trunk somehow. but thanks for the info

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hope you get this figured out. Thanks for watching!

[@miguellopez8809]

Awesome, my 2004 just started, and you have saved me $$$$$. thanks!

[@GettinJunkDone]

Awesome! I'm glad it helped!

[@carolcunningham3408]

Thank you. We learned A LOT from your video. We found it was easier to take the tire off as our drain was directly behind the tire.

[@greenpa3096]

Great information on clearing drain ! Thanks.

[@MartinEgua]

Good one, am going to try on my camry

[@GettinJunkDone]

Hope it helped!

[@jaimelleras560]

Sounds and looks like a easy fix. I'm getting to try it now. Thanks.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@GetRightGetLeft]

What type of tool do you need in order to remove the inner wheel well clips?

[@GettinJunkDone]

A flat screw driver should do it.

[@ilcugginocanadese]

I have this kit from Amazon that won't damage the clips making them reusable: a.co/d/dNeRdLQ

[@Al_Z.Heimer]

Joe...any idea whether the 2013 Lincoln MKT can be done from the top or does it have that 90 degree bend. I had Safelite tell me it wasn't my windshield but my sunroof...probably blocked. I took it to Lincoln, it wanted over $400 to fix, claiming it wasn't the drains. Since Lincoln supposedly examined the car, I haven't had any leaking through the overhead lights near the front of the sunroof or at the halfway mark on the A bar. Meantime, I will apply your technique to my 2002 Chevy Avalanche...it seems better than just a swab at the top. Thanks.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Thanks for watching!

[@KINGARTHUR3341]

hey joe. what kind of damage does the water do when it makes puddles on the car? what happen to yours?

[@floyd5292]

Great job! Thank you.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Thanks for watching!

[@toptensviewerschoice5204]

Can I ask how it puddles in the driver's side? Wouldn't it fill up the sun roof and come through the sunroof?

[@kellieramey2589]

I have a 2007 Pontiac G5 and I'm currently having this problem and my driver side floor board is staying soaked. I've attempted to seal the moon roof with some silicone but it's still leaking somewhere but I don't believe that the silicone has helped so I'm going to see if the drain hose is even attached. Wish me luck! If you have any advice to give me please feel free to do so!! I definitely need it lol

[@GettinJunkDone]

My only advice is that this isn't a hard thing to fix. You got this!

[@GTD1018]

ok so I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe and someone looked and saw the little puddle up at the track of the sunroof, as an 'older' woman do you think I will have a problem following your quick fix? I'm retired and just cannot afford expensive repair shops. This is the first time and the passenger side both front and rear are collecting water. Thanks if you can advise.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Gail DiMuro You got this! If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, I'm sure you can find a neighbor or friend that can watch this video and give it a shot. It's a quick and easy fix. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@GTD1018]

thanks and actually took to my brothers mechanic that does my oil changes and all...lucky too as the tire had a nail in it, which I did not realize and my battery (11 years old) needed replacing... thanks for answering me, have a good day!

[@joshbrowning3488]

Awesome video man! Quick question. Is a soaking wet A-pillar a sign of a clogged drain hose?

[@mistighent9023]

Yes sure is.The piller on the driver side of my cts4 would be soaked. The water would run down onto the dash Into floorboard. Drove me nuts.

[@edmondenterprisesgrouphold3782]

does the rear window have a drain hole also somewhere

[@drex050]

Another easy fix is to use compressed air. I used on my car and it worked.

[@1shugtown]

Where did you apply the compressed air?????from the sunroof??

[@caddothegreat]

@@1shugtown Yes I do. I have some hoses that fit my air nozzle and into the drain holes. The air blows out the stoppage. You have to repeat every now and then.

[@kiddt1999]

What about the rear drains? I have water on my floors in the back.

[@LouCornacchia]

What size weed waker tub do I use.

[@japcfournier]

Thank you was very help full

[@pureacid4550]

What year is this Cadillac?

[@thomasbrinkley1980]

Great video I fix my driver side but I am having trouble with my passenger side.

[@GettinJunkDone]

You'll get it, keep fishing it through the opening, but just do so carefully, until it clears.

[@keyondrejones5086]

Do I have to do it in the back of the car as well

[@GettinJunkDone]

I would recommend it.

[@handymanguy3190]

Hey Joe my car leak inside how long trim line as to be my on passager side ??

[@GettinJunkDone]

Long! I'm not sure of any exact measurement, but just get trimmer line from the store of at least 20 feet. That should give you plenty.

[@handymanguy3190]

Joe Robinson also does matter what way you clean or the drain ?? Would be good idea start sunroof work way down

[@johnrakoczy9277]

Every car is different, and you will have to do trial-and-error to figure out which way to go (top to bottom, or reverse). BUT you CAN make things worse with weed eater line. As you did say, it is RIGID. So as you are pushing it along, you could also push your drain hose RIGHT OFF ITS CONNECTOR! :( :( :( So it's best if you can push from the underside to the top. But even that has potential to dislodge connections because in some cars, the drain hose connects briefly to a molded plastic hose (to get around certain structures or route a very specific way), and you can still dis-connect one side of the connection to the plastic bridge. In my vehicle, parts of the drain hose actually run horizontally (wtf GM!) and can clog easily because of that. Also, check the bottom grommet/exit as it may not be an open hole but rather have a restricted/molded rubber "X"-shaped opening... If that is the case, you will need to remove the grommet and use either a drill bit or an xacto knife to cut out the rubber tabs making the "X" shape so it is a round opening (again, GM, wtf!!!!). But if you push the hose off a connector, you might be taking your headliner off to re-connect the hose. I'd suggest using a flimsy line, like thin-guage speaker wire, first before weedeater line. Less likely to do more damage, and you can also fray the ends of the wire a bunch and create a wire brush to really clear out the lines. BTW, be careful with compressed air as that can easily blow off hose connections too!

[@fernandorivasc6540]

Hi, I have a problem with my VW Jetta A6. In this case, Where are the sunroof drains because in the middle the car (side of passenger) my car has a little water dripping from the headliner, thanks :)

[@JulesBartow]

WFM worked for me on VW Golf Mk IV sunroof. I started from top where drain hole was obvious.

[@lerch122]

i put a long extension on my blow gun and slid plastic tube over nossle,then put it in the top drain tube and blew them out

[@GettinJunkDone]

Being careful of using too much pressure, that would work too!

[@jesusr3644]

would it work on the rear as well?

[@GettinJunkDone]

Sure will, just have to find where the water drains. Thanks for watching!

[@EarlGuyton425]

The best thing for anyone to do that has a sunroof is to never open it, and take black silicon and go completely around the outer rubber gasket. No one ever needs to have a sunroof open anyway, a bird could fly in and knock one of your eyes out or a squirrel could climb in and eat your wiring. Then when youre driving down the road dust can enter. I bought a 2005 lincoln town car five months ago and I disconnected the switch right away and sealed off the upper area with silicone. Mine didnt leak at all, but its stupid for it to even be there, other than being able to let the sun shine in maybe through the glass

[@lamtekkeita9696]

I have the same issue, now the driver door won’t open with the remote, do you have any idea what’s going on

[@caldrich3]

what year is this CTS?

[@atilaherrera5631]

Question, what size trimmer line should be used?.. .065 or .095?... Or does it really matter.

[@GettinJunkDone]

I don't think it matters, but the size I used was .095. Hope that helps.

[@mund0libertad]

I made a mistake i disconnected the hose from the sun roof. Help please if there any diagram.

[@dominiczamora3493]

Hey Joe would this be similar to the chevy impala 2012?

[@GettinJunkDone]

Absolutely.

[@SheCat1964]

Why would you not do it from the top? and avoid having to take the wheel well cover off?

[@GettinJunkDone]

It may work best on other cars, but in the Cadillac there is a sharp bend at the bottom. It worked a lot easier fishing it through the bottom.

[@birddog3130]

Did you watch the video lady ? @4:40

[@birddog3130]

Did you watch the video lady ? @4:40

[@rubel131]

I have 2009 Audi Q5 3.2 water get clogged on the right passenger back side. How to clear the drain?

[@davidjoshua6270]

Thanks Very cool, helped out a lot !

[@michaelfishkin4332]

Thx man.

[@sam111880]

good video looks like you used weed wacker based line to fish clogs out of the drain holes.

[@carlmcdonald2735]

how do you get to the one's in the back?

[@GettinJunkDone]

You have to find the outlets and work your way from there.

[@tailoredsuits]

I need help with a G37 convertible please. I heard it’s one big piece of tubing and it all has to be replaced. Dealer wants 1800.00 any advise. ?

[@tomtim2111]

Thank you so much

[@matthewstephenson3707]

The SBD 10' Premium Sunroof Drain Snaking Tool Works Great! I used it on my Range Rover Sport! Available on Amazon.

[@mb3775]

great idea!

[@birddog3130]

Can't hear you Joe with the radio on. How about a printed version?

[@robertb6362]

Also, tubes might be disconnected under the headliner. Super easy fix as well.

[@zaragoza06]

how to fix a leaky trunk on a opel vectra b 1997 model

[@GettinJunkDone]

Sounds like an issue with the weather stripping.

[@markgoble2551]

great tip ill try it out

[@GettinJunkDone]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@janostorok96]

Very usefull thank you!!

[@GettinJunkDone]

Thanks for watching!

[@rainierhabervo7380]

Thank you

[@marianelacastillo87]

How to fix my zusuky xl7 2008, please help..

[@javierrios6083]

where are the other 2 drains?

[@GettinJunkDone]

Not sure exactly, but they should be around or in the wheel wells.

[@MrTidx90]

Yo thanks!

[@GettinJunkDone]

No problem!

[@juanbelmonte6957]

Does it work on passengers side also

[@GettinJunkDone]

Same principle, just find the outlet and fish the trimmer line through.

[@KINGARTHUR3341]

this is happening to my car. what kind of damage does the water do?

[@GettinJunkDone]

Mold, rust, smells, all kinds of terrible things.

[@johnrakoczy9277]

It gets things wet that aren't supposed to ever be wet.

[@gtarules1]

It's too clogged to get the line in. What can I do now? :(

[@Stickykobe420]

Vacuum, make then end of the vacuum tiny like in cone shape with tape and whatever you can find like a funnel and pull the gunk out with the vacuum. May or may not work, also maybe pour in hot water thru the top to help it get loose, you may have to repeat the process.

[@juliocesarmartinez3345]

Good vid

[@cherrelleg8276]

Hopefully this is my problem. Roof was lealimg and floorboard was soaked. I didn't test it before I started to snake it. But I snaked from the top. Buick wanted 165 just to tell me what t the problem was. Twin cost 2.97 at home depot.

[@sammyh333]

u r great

[@carlmcdonald2735]

will this work on a 2009 cts

[@GettinJunkDone]

+Carl McDonald in principle it should work on any car that has a sunroof and drain tubes.

[@carlmcdonald2735]

Joe Robinson OK ty will give it a go just had a bit o water coming from the back seat belts

[@unforgiven101inc]

how to fix a leaky trunk on a 2009 Cadillac CTS

[@suebryce4067]

Why not go from the top down

[@arturoibanez7426]

WELL THIS WORK FOR THE BACK DRAIN

[@mps503]

You can go in through the interior it’s probably easier that way

[@GettinJunkDone]

For some cars sure. I addressed that in this video that the end of the tube on the outside has a 90 degree bend, and it was much easier to go from the outside for this car. You car might be different.

[@omarbounds968]

I didn't grasp the concept that the sunroof even had drains until leakage destroyed 1/2 the cars electrical systems.

[@josevasquez4401]

Waooooo thanks you biejonnnnnnnn