How To Unblock Sunroof Drains (EVEN THE HOLES YOU CAN'T REACH! SUPER EASY!)

[@michellewhalen1058]

OMG you have NO IDEA how this video just saved me . I was on the verge on breaking down in tears because I couldn't locate my back sunroof drains . I searched and searched, watched dozens of videos, The whole time my roof was still leaking and we have had rain most every day.. I couldnt afford a mechanic and was watching my car get ruined helplessly...until YOU GUYS and your video were found!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Wow! So glad to hear that Michelle, happy we can help 😊🙌🏼

[@ggstylz]

Well done guys. Bought the same 5m wire at Bunnings and spent an hour cleaning all sides. No more leaks. You saved me hundreds of dollars and a lot of frustration. Thanks!

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Great!! So glad to hear!

[@edithrodriguez4383]

So what about a tribute Mazda 2005 pl I got water but they said the sunroof is fine so where else can water get through I know the windshield rubber is waste at the bottom today they said it my be from the window others said air condition which I did have water by the sunroof wao hard to said which one it is or is it coming from the air condition and how can you clean on this kind of car?

[@randallwhite8348]

You guys are genius.. this is the literal “ONLY” video on KZbin that made sense to clear the tube!!! “ you all made a quality video!!🎉🎉

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Thank you! So glad it helped!!

[@peteradams2417]

Whenever you jack a car up, you NEVER stick your head in a wheel arch. ALWAYS use the tyre that U have taken off and slide under the car for safety. Saves loosing your head if Jack moves.

[@NotRiansLuke]

I was just about to comment this same thing. Learned this when I was 5 years old and a neighbor died when his jack failed and the car landed on him.

[@tomtransport]

Good idea on cleaning the drains, compressed air or heavy weed cutting line works as well. I would recommend using car/truck safety stands after jacking any vehicle up and working under or nearby. If no stands available lay the wheel under the vehicle.

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Some great options there! Great point, we normally do, safety first aye. Thanks for watching!

[@spidey498]

The curtain wire works well. £6 from B&Q and 10 minutes work - drains cleared. Hopefully avoiding any further incidences of the 5 litres of rainwater in the footwell. 2013 XC60 - first time it’s ever happened but will be checking this every year now. Thanks guys!

[@Bluegrassriver8]

Instead of plastic wire try long steel wire/cable of correct diameter and always tape the end of it to make a nice point that won't catch on sides of tubes. insert gently, and slowly. In USA the steel wire is at hardware stores in the chain department. Keep the wire in your trunk and Clear it out every 6 months. This frequency will not allow buildup that happens over time. A friend of mine sprays WD-40 down his tubes, rinses with hot water to spread it and to maintain the slick inside.

[@toma5153]

Great idea about the spring cord. I'll have to try and find that. Seems like it would work better than string trimmer line. I do know that on front drains on some Toyotas that the tube can be clean but water still backs up because the water empties into a chamber that fills with dirt, sand and muck and its very difficult to clean out. Folks have used sections of hose to bypass that blockage, or drilled holes from below in to the chamber.

[@godfatherofcinema]

A zillion videos on this subject and yours is the only one that makes sense. THANKS!!!!

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Yes! So glad we can help!

[@twonacan]

This just saved me BIG TIME! Thank you!!

[@ThoseCarDudes]

You're welcome!

[@donwilliams2996]

Very entertaining as well as informative.

[@mandysav294]

Thank you guys! This is what I need to do.

[@sidneysirany]

great idea, I’m gonna try it this weekend on my ML350

[@mattbuckels46]

Legends thanks. Son's Mazda 3 sunroof drain sorted! Matt Perth Australia.

[@ScottOstr]

Finally! This is video I needed to see!!! Thanks!

[@greenbottleblue74]

Want to clean it right out without and grief or work? Just use liquid plumber. No hassles no nothing. Don't overdue it cause you don't need alot. If really stubborn it might need to sit an hour but it will clear it right out. Just flush out with hot water aftet

[@fermingrajales]

Could it damage anything? Has anyone tried this yet?

[@marvinnguyen-colorado2018]

​@@fermingrajalesI'm afraid the same thing as you do. It might eat the drain tube away.

[@JenniferBristol]

​@@marvinnguyen-colorado2018 I used 409/ degreaser in a bottle, then followed it with water, since I couldn't get the string trimmer down more than about 2 ft. That seemed to work with all three methods, since it drains now.

[@MrFlingtoe]

Dumb

[@edbeme2474]

Awesome video guys 👌 I had a thought while watching I'd use a long nose air gun hooked up to a compressor

[@pinkypromise111]

Don’t use more than 20 psi doing that on sunroof clog or you will have a big repair !🤑🤑🤑

[@nigradert]

String trimmer line works good as well

[@AL-ru3nk]

You guys are too funny haha. Never thought to use the curtain wire. Thanks

[@TiredoftheBS1562]

Line trimmer line about 3mm.... its flexible and has longitudinal stiffness.... ps thanks for the effort to make the vid.....

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Thanks for the info!

[@CraigWeston62]

ok.. bought the curtain wire and it is the best thing to use. My drivers side front drain pipe was blocked but I don't have a outlet rubber pipe on my car that I can get to. The hole was so blocked that the curtain wire could not unblock it, so I put boiling, soapy water down the pipe and let it soak in. After doing that the wire was able to push through.

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Great!! So glad it worked man! My Dad came up with the idea so all credit to him! - Nathan

[@georgemesz7850]

Fery good information

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Never saw that drapery spring wire in the US

[@yanalicious8743]

Thank you so much❤❤❤

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

I tried that through the top with my 03 IS3O0 Sport Design, my passenger sunroof hose it super clogged! the weed wacker live only goes half way down. Should I start from the bottom?

[@JamesMcEntee-wx8iz]

Thanks Nathan will now play with my Delica

[@melinabentley6267]

What about a thin drain snake, we have one that we use with a drill , it about the same size wire that you’re using. Just a thought, my 2014 Camry is leaking on the front sides along the winshield and side curtain airbags, it smells horrible like mold and mildew , I have an allergy attack every time I get in it I’m so frustrated, so I really appreciate your videos! Thanks Boys!

[@GeoffInfield]

Lifesavers! I knew I needed something like thin gas welding wire but 3m long and able to get around corners but holy crap this is perfect! Love the price too - omg we have Bunnings in NZ too and... yes! Just 3.45 kiwi roubles AND they come with hooks and eyes!! Wait... did he say 7.5" rims? 😯

[@cjasse]

Awesome just what we needed. Jesus loves you ❤

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Great! Jesus loves you too!

[@FloridaMortgageSchool]

String Trimmer wire works well also

[@Dawgator]

Use .065 line from a weed/grass trimmer guys! Easy!

[@signorabionda2009]

Hi Nithen .. I’m not sure to spilling ur name .. I have this issue in my e66 .. the holes is blocked.. is there any materials could clean and cruch the mud inside the drain hose ???

[@rawnlivewithsyregreen9561]

are those hoses in the front too

[@commentoria]

I am not sure what type of curtain wire you are talking about. Can you post a link, please?

[@jonathanwright7991]

Merican dude here with a 14 Sonic. Not sure if we have rear drains - can't find that info. But I enjoyed the info I got from you both. Will say that you scared the absolute SHIT put if my cat with the "Yeah boieee...eee...eee". 🤣

[@saltycalf8379]

Highly entertaining

[@shawkinguk]

Yay more those car dudes!

[@suburbohemian]

Thanks! It's my front drains but they are so clogged that the usual things, like weedwhacker cord, just bends and can't get through. Totally gonna try the curtain wire cus my husband 'solved' the problem simply by taping off my sunroof and said Just Don't Use It Anymore GRR

[@AL-ru3nk]

time for a new husband lol

[@D.Wright1]

Update? Did it work?

[@pinkypromise111]

What kind of tape did you use and did it work ? Tired of this problem. It’s ruining my rugs!

[@suburbohemian]

@@AL-ru3nk Don't I wish! but it's complicated with a special needs son.

[@suburbohemian]

@@D.Wright1 It did enough...one side is totally good again, the other is so-so, but at least no leaking...and we did have a few good downpours too to test...

[@DawnNLN-ee2kh]

Use your big boy trouser snake! LMFAO 😂!

[@radarriau]

Don’t get bigger wheels screws up the geometry of the suspension use the factory recommendation it will be a smoother ride as well.

[@ralphgeterdunn7204]

What was that white tube you used ?????

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Curtain Spring wire, you can buy from your local hardware store

[@LewisJohnsonIII]

Where are the rear drain tubes located on 08 dodge Magnum?

[@spikekavalench]

Spring wire!?! I don’t think we have that in Canada.

[@JWolff-md3ij]

Just how thick is this curtain spring wire? Your BMW looks have drain tubing that are close to half an inch wide (8MM). I have no such luck, My Nissan drain lines are less then 3mm OD. So, I seriously want to know what the OD of curtain spring wire is.

[@thevoiceofreason8240]

You can use string trimmer line. Here is some that's less than 3mm. www.lowes.com/pd/Shakespeare-125-ft-Spool-0-095-in-Spooled-Trimmer-Line/50292757

[@samueltang2385]

How much thee joy cost please let me know

[@sublymeful]

Hahahahaha. Very entertaining gents!

[@saltsea9499]

After you hit it with the wire, run a shop vac on the drain tube to suck all that muck out.

[@gtaylorjohnson3521]

Can you use the wire to unblock the front drain from underneath? My sunroof mechanism is broken and it will not open, but I think the drain is clogged because I have water in the cabin.

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Should be able too, I don’t see why not!

[@RodneyWhisner]

Hi - has anyone had any luck finding a similar cable in the US? Thanks!

[@tannedstewie3]

Just in time for lunch.

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@edforrest4569]

Nathan,,,is it? Don't let them spoooook you about wheel size! Your tires and suspension...and Y-o-U do the job! Tell 'em not to bug ya!

[@allsearpw3829]

Try using some strimmer plastic cutter cable . You two on speed ?🤔

[@allegory7638]

How-to videos are not meant to entertain, they are meant to inform. Mixing the two genres ruins both.

[@Khercules]

I disagree.

[@izzynutz2000]

Now you need to come do mine on my Dodge Town and country

[@Craigy78]

Guys, is your sunroof factory fitted or aftermarket installed?

[@dennis3701]

I gave u 800 likes 👍 ur welcome

[@matthewstephenson3707]

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

[@portagepete1]

Blow air pressure down drain,and or cut end off drain hose.

[@johnmontgomery4640]

Has anyone tried pouring a little vinegar or liquid plummer down the drain? Seems like if vinegar cleans out the calcium on a coffee maker it might work on this. I'd be interested if any one tries it.

[@ethandakota5648]

I just did this and now my rear pillers are leaking when they didn't before

[@dee1380]

I got a close hanger stuck in mine..it broke while I was trying to unclog it.. What do u suggest to fix it?

[@ROTAHOLIK88]

When doing this, you want to be careful not to knock the rubber hose off the plastic connector inside the roof liner otherwise your in for a bad time. I had to check for blockages in my E36 coupe and I was able to pull the head liner off from the back just enough to be able to actually disconnect the rubber hose and chuck a wire down it and blow some compressed air down the tube to be 100% sure there was nothing in the tube. I've been chasing a leak from somewhere that's filling up my rear passenger side foot well. Not a fun job at all.

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Yes please be careful not to press to hard because the tubes can come off. Compressed air is another good method if you have access to that. Thanks for the tips!

[@GeorgeMcQueen]

Solid video. Thank you. I'm gonna toss a message in a bottle here: Any chance anyone knows how to find the exits for the rear drains of a 2016 Ford Expedition? As far as I can tell, the front drains end up somewhere in the rocker panel (not a smart place, Ford. Just asking for rust). I don't want to pour water in the sunroof tray to see if water comes out the back, because I already know one or both are clogged because the last rain soaked the headliner. Anyway, this video is the only helpful one I can find so far ... but my question now is very car specific. I'd love to not need to pull out all the interior trim and headliner just to push out a little clog. Such a simple and expensive oversight by the car designers. These tubes should be easily accessed. (update) just found a thread that gets really close to addressing my question: www.f150forum.com/f118/10-minute-sunroof-leak-fix-409873/index3/

[@gtarules1]

I can't poke through the front one from the top or bottom. I will try turning it, as I didn't do that, but I doubt it will work.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Did you ever get it through?

[@alphaomega7891]

of course it would take all the fun out of it, but, from the underside, you could use either (A) Compressed Air, or, (B) Jet of water Both would do the job quickly, without the worry of disconnecting any water tubes. >

[@gunandknifenut]

I’m gonna use weed eater string.

[@ThoseCarDudes]

Let us know how it goes!

[@vimtheprotogen2855]

I have to say, you're video is very annoying to watch. However, this is actually a very clever fix, and I'll be trying it to fix the leak in my wife's car. Good job lads.

[@nedcramdon1306]

I think they were trying to be comical. Yikers!

[@Rooblius]

never seen a metal sunroof before, only glass

[@BlairAir]

Spool of string trimmer line. 'nuff said. Also, do yourself and the E36 a favor and DON'T "chuck in some engine flush" - There's arguments on both sides of using that crap. They ones that say use it are wrong, period. Just a horrible idea. Even though the damage is minor, over a long period of time, well... Just don't. Thanks for the video though!

[@normanclature9819]

You should trade that old BMW in on a a Jag S-Type. then you could enjoy having to redo your headliner from the moonroof leak like I do. Still worth it though.

[@kingly7946]

I'm redoing my headliner in my E60 because of the drain being blocked. You live and you learn.

[@philipsgarage]

@@kingly7946 I flooded the back of my e60 years ago due to a bad sunroof seal and drains.

[@EM-tm1iq]

Just use coffee cleaner, or CLR calcium cleaner and poor it down the tubes, then use compressed air.

[@rvingkeepitrolling8797]

Extremely annoying sound.

[@cf6030]

Really!

[@jsblusmokebbq4343]

Just fricken get to it

[@boojiecentoobie4272]

There's a fine line between fun and annoying. Ooof.

[@volvos60bloke]

It's sturdy but it binnds

[@2Ryled]

Im not a car guy I dont have a long wire

[@bugzziee]

I can't find mine

[@alextremo824]

Coax antena steal wire

[@commentoria]

Also don't you have to do both side? I see you only did the right side.

[@ryanfortin9166]

I think he was just showing how to do it as he said that he had already done it previously

[@4everbassets]

I guess I wanted to see water coming out of the tube.

[@cozfinestify]

*did he take sunroof off??

[@sabrecampbell4368]

Nathan get wider wheels

[@thegolfnut812]

Being down under must make you a little goofy, eh mate.

[@kj9219]

Use a speedo cable (plain cable no housing) from a parts store for $6.00...

[@300zxdriver]

k j How long are they?

[@300zxdriver]

I also heard to use weed wacker string.

[@jungsomewhat]

😮good god why not be a bit louder.

[@dangda-ww7de]

shoot air from both side.

[@kingly7946]

What exactly did you use to shoot the air?

[@johneickwort5271]

Swag

[@theejoeylee]

Weedwacker string.

[@FirstClass-]

You guys must be kidding me?

[@kj9219]

Ya, what's going on at 5:30? Odd english humor I take..

[@gradyrm237]

Watch this channel once shame on them watch it twice shame on me. Fix the leak. Leave funny to funny people. Since your dad fixed the leak have him start a channel called One Car Dude. And you can go back to disappointing him.

[@JoeyAdes]

What car is this? Lol.

[@darrinsiberia]

wierdo kiwis

[@bohabdestructo7489]

No one wants to hear that crap. Instruction not nonsensical banter.

[@ENJIMEEREBAY]

immature juvinile