How to unclog a sunroof drain

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eldigitom

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@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
In the video I was using precut 18.5" long 0.155 inch replacement trimmer line. You can find it in stores like Lowe's or Walmart. Also see this short 1 minute video of the exposed drain tube system...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ3JpIWGlsd2l6c
@hadassahsoddsandends
@hadassahsoddsandends Жыл бұрын
You are the only one so far in six videos that figured out how to get the right angle for the camera to actually show us that drain hole! Thank-you!!
@paisleygirl6642
@paisleygirl6642 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing an old lady how to do it herself. It's hard to get good help now days. Seriously.
@JDMHaze
@JDMHaze 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my floorboard has a wet spot in the foot area Front of each seat, and no body shops want to help diagnose this, Every video I saw on this people were talking in damn circles, this was straight forward and a quick easy diagnosis BEST VIDEO on the subject
@MrPresident508
@MrPresident508 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!! You just saved me $975 plus a $208 diagnostic on something that can be easily fixed for less than $5
@ksubyslowed
@ksubyslowed 3 жыл бұрын
Really $1000 to fix a clogged drain ?
@mdmale80
@mdmale80 2 жыл бұрын
@@ksubyslowed welcome to dealership prices 😒😤
@lalamosa1151
@lalamosa1151 Жыл бұрын
​@@ksubyslowed they don't usually tell you that and then rip you off. All mechanics and dealerships do that
@nuvigroovi
@nuvigroovi 9 ай бұрын
Toyota dealer wanted $275 just to diagnose. I fixed it myself.
@kingbran923
@kingbran923 Жыл бұрын
I just have to say, thank you so much! I was getting a leak on only the driver's side of my sun roof, poured some water in there and sure enough it wasn't draining out at all. So I put my air-compressor up to it just like you said, and it cleared right out. After that the water was draining perfectly.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!✌️
@leighanndavis1502
@leighanndavis1502 10 ай бұрын
2016 Rav4 sunroof leak due to clogged drain. I tried your method and it worked - THANK YOU! My passenger seat and floor was soaked after we had a huge storm with lots of rain in a few hours. Poured water on the left side and drain was completely clogged. Tried to unclog myself but didn't work. Soaked up the standing water and then used the leaf blower. Worked like a charm! Used blower on the right side too. Now both drain super fast. Thanks so much - you saved me $ and frustration of trying to find someone to do it. Love this DIY!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 10 ай бұрын
I love hearing that…thx!✌
@magalirodriguez7830
@magalirodriguez7830 8 ай бұрын
Can I ask how you got the ceiling material cleaned after that?
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 8 ай бұрын
@@magalirodriguez7830 depending on the nature of the leak, the wetness is usually isolated to the floorboard. It would be very unusual for the headliner to be wet, but I guess I can see how it would happen. I think it will just be a matter of time before it dries, but will probably leave a stain. When drying out the interior of a car, we usually open all the doors and blow fans through it.
@magalirodriguez7830
@magalirodriguez7830 8 ай бұрын
@@eldigitom9680 the liner is stained and it smells musty 😞
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 8 ай бұрын
@@magalirodriguez7830 bummer, good luck to you my friend!
@ShinerBockGirlz
@ShinerBockGirlz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Was driving my husbands truck and it started leaking everywhere in the front. I thought the windshield had cracked in a rain storm. He fixed it and three acorns flew out!!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, cool!
@chrismoore4214
@chrismoore4214 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! i had 2 front clogged, worked fantastic, i put almost 4ft of line down the line. then blew it out, was fast on driver side, but passenger bubbled, so i pushed the weed eater line back down, and put a bit of lysol floor cleaner, idk. but its fast now, and i even took a hose to it. thank you!!
@wilsongilmartin5174
@wilsongilmartin5174 Жыл бұрын
The video was supper cool, it help fix cheap
@mdmale80
@mdmale80 2 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point. I used one of the many saved straws in my car and attached it to my air inflator. Worked like a charm.. Now I wait for a heavy rain 🤞🏽 👌🏾
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Or you can test it with a water hose. Just by simulating a rainfall, your choice.
@mdmale80
@mdmale80 2 жыл бұрын
@@eldigitom9680 success! Thank you sir!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
@@mdmale80 allright!!
@PappyNet01
@PappyNet01 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I just learned that my truck may have clogged drain tubes or a leak in the rear cab brake light. I only recently discovered that my floorboard behind the driver's seat is damp: I thought I either left my door ajar or the seals in the door frame or rear window was leaking. I was conversing with the guys at O'Reilly's and one guy inquired if I had a sunroof - yeah I do have a sunroof! It is making sense to me because I started having a sagging headliner 2 to 3 years ago. I thought it was Florida humidity, but Geez Louise, I pray that the inside of my cab roof isn't rusting. Last night I checked my sunroof and I noticed the plastic parts are cracked - I hope I can fix my water leak problem.
@daboroskaisersose
@daboroskaisersose 2 жыл бұрын
So what ever happened? Did you figure it out, fix it? Just curious.
@davidsun3464
@davidsun3464 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍 I thought my sunroof seal had failed. But your video helped confirmed it was a clogged drain tube and problem solved. Thank you so much! 😊
@kshitizsaxena4127
@kshitizsaxena4127 Жыл бұрын
How did you fix it mate? My mazda 3 2012 is leaking from the sunroof area and I don;t know how to fix it.
@listingwithlucy6744
@listingwithlucy6744 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is an angel! I have a 2018 Honda HR-V that started having this problem a few months ago but I hadn't had the time to take it in. I was about to pay whatever to fix it but this video saved the day. Problem now fixed for only the cost of the trimmer line which was $5.47 from Walmart. I also cleaned out the sledge along the sunroof rack and space where the water funnels to the drain. Plus I ran a little vinegar and water to flush the drain. I don't have a problem anymore!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Happy for you! thx for the nice comment✌
@arthursmith643
@arthursmith643 9 ай бұрын
A quick fix if you don’t use your sunroof like me is put a bead of Magic Lube lubricant and sealer around the gasket area at the outside of the roof. We use it for swimming pool business works great. Works in weather temperatures 0-425 degrees
@cj80911
@cj80911 8 ай бұрын
Found your video after probably 2yrs of the insides of my car stinking so bad after every rainstorm. My backseat, floor boards, and interior ceiling would be wet. So decided to try your method and am praying this was the issue. I’m going to wash my car tomorrow and I pray this worked 😅
@shahzain009
@shahzain009 7 ай бұрын
didi it worked?
@loveoneanother133
@loveoneanother133 3 ай бұрын
Did it work
@cj80911
@cj80911 2 ай бұрын
@@loveoneanother133 unfortunately no. Three of my 4 drain holes do drain but the 4th I believe has a detached hose/drainpipe. I also can’t see the drain holes that are near the back. It could be clogged but I just decided to seal my sunroof until I can have someone look at it
@loveoneanother133
@loveoneanother133 2 ай бұрын
@@cj80911 thanks for replying. I think I’m in the same boat as you. :( I don’t wanna seal mine.
@MsZyona
@MsZyona Жыл бұрын
I never ever want another sunroof. Whew! Thanks for the video, awesome and to the point!
@amkaplan
@amkaplan 4 жыл бұрын
I was warned specifically by the dealer NOT to use compressed air - if there's a stiff clog below, the pressure can blow the plastic tube off the metal one in the frame, and then you've got a leak until you completely disassemble the door frame. If it's persistent, better to find the exit in the wheel well and blow air up that from below. I used a piece of tubing over the exit and blew through it by mouth, and got a big plug of black glop to fly out. Good luck.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, (and as the video shows) the clog is to be cleared first and only after the water is running through the drain should you use compressed air to flush the remaining debris through.
@commentoria
@commentoria 3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand, you blew the clog back up into the car?
@michaelrs8010
@michaelrs8010 2 жыл бұрын
A little late to this party but I just bought a used (obviously) 99 Honda Passport with a sunroof and so was checking these kinds of aintenance videos out. Very useful video. Thank you for posting it.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, I appreciate it!
@89imfit
@89imfit 6 жыл бұрын
thank you! I lived in Syracuse NY and its been raining and raining! I called the dealer and told them about the water stain above the pass side window upholstery and they said to bring it in. I don't mind doing that, they do a great job and reasonable prices, but if I can do it, that will save me precious time! thanks again!
@buckeye9252
@buckeye9252 6 жыл бұрын
there was a recall on this for 2008-2010 models
@janet8911
@janet8911 4 жыл бұрын
@@buckeye9252 May I ask which models of car you're referring to? Thanks
@buckeye9252
@buckeye9252 4 жыл бұрын
@@janet8911 I think it was all of the 5 series but it already expired unless the extended it like they did for the pcv system. Go to nhtsa dot com and put in your vin to check for any recalls for your vehicle
@janet8911
@janet8911 4 жыл бұрын
@@buckeye9252 That's really cool, thanks for the tip!!
@buckeye9252
@buckeye9252 4 жыл бұрын
@@janet8911 ya welcome🖖
@hollyjford
@hollyjford 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! This did the trick-not sure what was clogging it or where the clog went, but it works, so I’ll take it!
@alexbramble8158
@alexbramble8158 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this you just saved me so much trouble it took me all of 5 minutes to fix my month long problem
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
Good!
@paisleygirl6642
@paisleygirl6642 3 жыл бұрын
I've been having to cover my car up when it rains for almost 2 years now because I live in a retirement community with no garage. I had to research myself what the problem might be because I'm not finding anyone that even seems like they have a clue. I really appreciate these videos because As an older single woman I have found it's best to do it myself if I can and a neck of a lot cheaper.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
@@paisleygirl6642 Good luck fixing that leak!. Does your car sit underneath a lot of trees, per chance? That is a major cause for leaks, especially when the cowl screen gets covered up with leaves and twigs. It will cause water to be diverted through the heater box. Just make sure that cowl screen stays cleared of leaves and debris.
@commentoria
@commentoria 3 жыл бұрын
@@eldigitom9680 Where is the cowl screen please? I need to learn to clean that out. My car sits under trees as well.
@michytoodle
@michytoodle 2 жыл бұрын
@@commentoria The screen between the top of the hood and the bottom of the windshield.
@JerriStracenerAthensGA
@JerriStracenerAthensGA 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We used a plastic straw to clear the clogged drain.
@khl619
@khl619 Жыл бұрын
Had a problem with water pooling up behind drivers side seat on the floor. Only evidence was a little water near the top of a frame. Found out my sunroof drains both clogged. Thanks for the video friend
@macgeekgrl
@macgeekgrl Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Dealing with a sunroof leak now, and couldn't seem to find the drain tubes. Gonna give it shot now!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Good luck, friend!😁
@checkyoursix5623
@checkyoursix5623 2 жыл бұрын
Years ago (1964-1965) I owned a 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II - this was the first year with a "pull up" convertible top. My parking place was on a slight downgrade, and when it rained my passenger side floorboard would fill up with water, sometimes 2-3 inches deep. It ruined the carpets. I looked and looked for the problem, and one day I noticed a small rubber drain tube, about 4" long, above the right rear tire. It was connected to a small trough that collected the rain runoff from the convertible top. Inside the tube was a small rock, undoubtedly kicked up by the tire. I worked the rock out, and it solved the problem.
@jakeornot6306
@jakeornot6306 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you. Despite the worry from watching far more intricate sunroof drain problems, I'm glad I watched them first, so I will be all the happier if this simple fix does the trick. On my 32 year old car, I won't used comperssed air.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Good luck, compressed air is not necessary anyway.
@59ikm
@59ikm 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Been borrowing an old corolla which was giving me a pain with water ingress. Thought it was the door weather seal but was just raining and I could see it was the sunroof, your video helped me out a ton
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@thegolfnut812
@thegolfnut812 3 жыл бұрын
Good video on this. The gunk that shows in the tracks and on the sides of opening and on the rubber around the glass need to be cleaned. This can cause the rubber to degrade and the roof will leak more. If it's clogged mold or mildew can build up and start to smell up the car.
@powdermik
@powdermik 2 жыл бұрын
This method unclogged mine no more water on the floorboard . Thank you !
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
I love hearing that!
@zacharymurdock6721
@zacharymurdock6721 3 жыл бұрын
BTW Compressed air is a good way to possibly blow the drain line off of the fitting (the drain hole) at the top. I used air on my 2007 Cadillac DTS, and it blew the drain line off. So be careful when using compressed air! 👨🏼‍🔧 🔧
@mikeknottscreek8183
@mikeknottscreek8183 3 жыл бұрын
Used a weed wacker string this morning and it flowed straight through. Thanks!
@marinewillis1202
@marinewillis1202 3 жыл бұрын
I tried that today and i got to a point where it just wouldnt go and would wind up around the hole. I am going to try a speedometer cable as they are a bit more stiff
@TSPhotoAtlanta
@TSPhotoAtlanta 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good quality no nonsense video. I'd be careful blowing air through from the top of the drain. As good an idea as that is, some cars like the E 90 series BMW, have a very weak attachment above the headliner where that drain tube goes into a fitting. At that point, the tube can come off and then all the draining will be into your headliner and passenger compartment. It may make sense in some cars, (all or most BMWs, I don't know) to try to check that, or if you can't or don't , then be real careful about any pressure you apply on or through that tube! If you can find the weep holes (below the car but above the trim usually that's directly under the car,) usually identified by rubber grommet type fittings, that would be a good place to clean out because the dirt & debris that drains down to those often hangs up and forms form clogs. So clean out above and below, if you can!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
thx for the head-up, I appreciate it. I find scraping around the upper holes cures most clogs.
@luisg8946
@luisg8946 Жыл бұрын
This is BY FAR THE BEST METHOD and BEST VIDEO 🎉🎊🥇🏆
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mariowoodsN5
@mariowoodsN5 4 жыл бұрын
Trimmer line is perfect, just cleared the drains on my c-250 mercedes from wood duct at a paper mill where I work! Thank you
@TheKiza1001
@TheKiza1001 Жыл бұрын
This video was all I was waiting for. It just made my car dry again.
@MG-Makes
@MG-Makes 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video! Did this on my 2006 Outback and then helped a friend do it on a 2000 Grand Cherokee and worked perfectly with compressed air and some drain cleaner!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
Drain cleaner?! whoa
@OPSteel97
@OPSteel97 3 жыл бұрын
Just heard from our auto body shop that Outback’s sunroofs clog much more than most cars. I am going to make sure I blow mine out once a year from now on! $1000 worth of water damage has taught us a lesson. We didn’t even realize water was accumulated on the floor until we smelled the mildew.
@sethmillscannonyt
@sethmillscannonyt Жыл бұрын
These instructions worked great! I used a long flexible brush that's meant for cleaning water supply lines in refrigerators. My vehicle is a 2015 Toyota Sienna XLE and the drain holes are completely hidden from view, even if you stick your head up through the open sunroof. I located them by pouring a few ounces of water into the trough around the sunroof (with it slid open) and probing carefully around and under the tracks that the sunroof slides on. When I found a spot that seemed to be an opening, I worked the brush into it until I was able to slide almost three feet of the brush into the hidden spot under the sunroof track. After pulling out the brush, I tried pouring water again, and this time the water drained away, emptying out behind the front tire well. I repeated the same steps on the other side with the other drain hole until water was flowing out. I'll update with another comment the next time it rains to confirm the drains are working! Thank you for your help!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@donyvette3496
@donyvette3496 5 ай бұрын
Worked perfectly to unclog drain on my A6 gas filler area. Thanks, All, for the various ideas.
@pukestar
@pukestar 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I thought it was the rubber lining/weather stripping! It was driving me insane! I will try this as soon as my husband is home (he has the air compressor!) PT Cruiser Touring 2003
@kevinmclaughlin9252
@kevinmclaughlin9252 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Bought $0.97 pipe cleaners and unclogged the hole. Water was draining out the bottom exit so it worked exactly as you described.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
Yo!
@ChuckBo
@ChuckBo 3 жыл бұрын
Worked perfect for my 2009 Volvo V70... used metal baling wire. Thanks for simple and effective fix.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
OK man, glad it worked, but you didn't hear bailing wire from me! haha🙀
@julionieves62
@julionieves62 4 жыл бұрын
Great video...but you can use the oil deep stick to unclog the drain holes and works 👍👍
@jhonrodriguez1705
@jhonrodriguez1705 4 жыл бұрын
which one is the longest? you'd say?
@JuPac420
@JuPac420 3 жыл бұрын
@@jhonrodriguez1705 transmission
@timbenracing
@timbenracing 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome simple explanation. Thanks. My seat was soaked this morning along with the floor board. I hope this is it.
@EleganX627
@EleganX627 4 жыл бұрын
Did it work ?
@timbenracing
@timbenracing 4 жыл бұрын
@@EleganX627 seems to have. I used weed eater string to run down the tubes. I then poured water to make sure it was draining. I have had water in the floor since then but wasnt sure where it's from. I think it may ha e been from the ac with humidity dripping or I didnt let it dry out good. But has been dry completely now for a couple weeks. I do mostly keep it covered. I have been in some heavy rain also though.
@EleganX627
@EleganX627 4 жыл бұрын
Tim Fulford damn I’m looking at an Infiniti car but has that problem of drains getting clogged up , I don’t know if I should walk away or not because I wanna buy the car and just fix that and keep it going, I don’t want it to be nothing major.
@timbenracing
@timbenracing 4 жыл бұрын
@@EleganX627 well my seats are dry for sure it did definitely fix that part. I'm pretty confident it is not leaking anymore. I just lifted my floor mats this weekend to make sure I did not see any condensation and it was dry. It's really not a big deal. Especially if you know how to clean them or repair them.
@willsinvestingworld9113
@willsinvestingworld9113 4 жыл бұрын
@@EleganX627 i have a 2014 q50 with this issue right now. passenger side floor is always soaked after rain. this really sucks especially when the fix for this is over $1000 invoice from infiniti apparently.
@ItsAli4
@ItsAli4 3 жыл бұрын
The best video so far on this topic. Thank you so much for posting
@ceciliaespinoza690
@ceciliaespinoza690 3 жыл бұрын
You just saved me $160.00. Awesome! Thank you.
@ichi_go
@ichi_go 3 жыл бұрын
String trimmer line + compressed air 🤙🏻 Great tip! Thanks alot!!
@HeyItzZedd
@HeyItzZedd 2 жыл бұрын
holy shit thank you, havent been able to use my sunroof for a year now because i never got around to finding out how to properly unclog it.
@darrylmarbut47
@darrylmarbut47 Жыл бұрын
Yep Ford explorer and Mercury mountaineer's phone to this on the passenger and driver side front they have drain tubes that are basically like a little tiny vacuum line that clogs up causing the water to build up around the sunroof
@viewsbydre
@viewsbydre 5 жыл бұрын
So many of these videos and this was the best one I found, thanks a lot man I really hopes this works , wish me luck! :)
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 5 жыл бұрын
Luck!
@JDMHaze
@JDMHaze 4 жыл бұрын
exactly!!! Every other video was giving a whole damn lecture with no content
@rogerstott5073
@rogerstott5073 5 жыл бұрын
Your video was spot on. Saved me a to the mechanic. Thanks!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! That's the goal, thx.
@recipesformyson3157
@recipesformyson3157 3 жыл бұрын
Ford wants 500$ to clean mine out. Is at their shop right now. They called me to tell me the problem. Not covered by warranty. I will pic up my car tomorrow and do it myself. Mine are the back ones though. I hope I can reach them as easily as the Fromt
@josephhollingsworth6288
@josephhollingsworth6288 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you my friend just un clogged mine 😄 took 5 minutes
@WendyWylde
@WendyWylde 3 жыл бұрын
Good way to unclog most sunroof systems. Unfortunately my 2001 Subaru Outback had a major buildup of dirt and mud between the fender and wheel well liner. Air wouldn't clear the line until all the muck was cleared from where the drain exits the body.
@peggieh8577
@peggieh8577 3 жыл бұрын
How did you get it cleared?
@xJohnNguyen
@xJohnNguyen 2 жыл бұрын
I'm also curious, how did you get it cleared?
@bradleysteeves7891
@bradleysteeves7891 2 жыл бұрын
Thats where the engineers designed thewater and debris to collect makung your car rust out. Every Ford F150 the drain hose funnells the water into your rear cab corner and rockers. All water is drained in there
@BruceSchwartz007
@BruceSchwartz007 5 жыл бұрын
Worked for me! Both driver and passenger side ports were clogged. Just probing with a screwdriver opened them both and the water drained out. Thanks!
@joshuamoore24_7
@joshuamoore24_7 4 ай бұрын
I used a piece of round trummer line also, lol!!! I also used a condiment squeeze bottle with water in it to squirt water into the drain openings.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 4 ай бұрын
@@joshuamoore24_7 that squeeze bottle is a good idea…thx!👌
@perfectdayz
@perfectdayz 2 жыл бұрын
Porsche should be so proud their product requires this level of maintenance as I am doing mine this morning,
@tvvdo
@tvvdo 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Very informative.
@theo-avl
@theo-avl 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just fixed my problem. So glad to find that it's an easy fix.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@jamesrawlings7822
@jamesrawlings7822 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, saved me driving around with my waterproofs on 👍
@jonjones6749
@jonjones6749 Ай бұрын
Finally someone with common sense.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Ай бұрын
thx, you're very kind✌
8 ай бұрын
THNK U so much for this video. Atlast I can now see a hole. I am still trying to find it on my fx35.
@rchrdschmidt
@rchrdschmidt Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tip on flood board carpet leaks. New Orleans, La.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Thank you✌️
@xFersureMatt
@xFersureMatt 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I would have known this before I spent 80$ at an auto repair place. Lesson learned.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, that is a very reasonable price, I think you came out really well on it.
@SixStringRacer
@SixStringRacer Жыл бұрын
2017 rx350 soaked inside. Trimmer line fixed it faster than it took to dig out the line. Should be on the list of preventative maintenance.
@brandonblair408
@brandonblair408 2 жыл бұрын
There is a perforated plastic plug in the bottom of the drain hose. It easily gets plugged with debris. After removal of the plastic trim near the corner off the door frame I popped it out by pulling on the hose with a pair of needle nose pliers. 5th generation 4runner
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder what it’s purpose, unless it’s used as a stiffener to keep the hose from collapsing? But it would definitely be a liability for clogging. Kind of like an aerator on a kitchen faucet.
@brandonblair408
@brandonblair408 2 жыл бұрын
@@eldigitom9680 it’s sectioned off into 4 sections. So 4 quarters. Not really sure of the purpose.
@sonofagun5305
@sonofagun5305 Ай бұрын
Just saying, you can also install a sort of gate to prevent large particles from entering the tube. A bit harder but just takes some measuring and cutting really.
@crxdelsolsir
@crxdelsolsir 3 жыл бұрын
As you can see folks all it takes is knowledge to DIY (Do it Yourself). This is just 1 DIY. DIY is what manufacturers do not want and discourage as it extends the life of what you paid for, preventing or delaying further sales and profit for their pockets. DIY discouragement is a fact not a conspiracy. They limit access to knowledge (eg. Tesla) limit access to diagnostic tools and make things harder to open and service to increase premature wear.
@jimlee5626
@jimlee5626 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video. It worked like a dream on my 2013. Cheers!!!
@THEBIGLIE20
@THEBIGLIE20 Жыл бұрын
Every other video people are ripping apart the trim and all other extra nonsense. Good job!
@BoolinToolin
@BoolinToolin 7 ай бұрын
You can use 3D Printer Filament too. Works great when you don’t have trimmer line. I pulled it off an old spool and cut the end at a 45
@leemathoo6583
@leemathoo6583 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million bro you saved me a lot of trouble....keep it up
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Good!
@sarahthompson2090
@sarahthompson2090 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was so close to just Flex taping the dang thing.
@patriciasuarez738
@patriciasuarez738 2 жыл бұрын
So glad I watched the video! my Nissan dealer asked me for $300!!!!!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@crpth1
@crpth1 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. This work just fine. Although all in all this is part of the reasons why I always declined buying cars with partial sunroof! Although had a couple of them with full coverage canvas sunroof. So no drains to clean or maintain. And no potential floods just because you parked under a tree. ;-)
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, cars should not come withsunroofs or convertible tops. Just potential problems down the road, like a basement.
@carthrasher8022
@carthrasher8022 2 жыл бұрын
To the point, thanks! Used this method successfully.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@dadthefixerflorida
@dadthefixerflorida 4 ай бұрын
I’m gonna try this. I was going to buy a long wire brush/pipe cleaner on Amazon. But I’m gonna try this first!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 4 ай бұрын
@@dadthefixerflorida good luck, my friend! I hasten to add that 90% of the time the only thing needed is to scrape the muck away to expose the drain hole opening. Hardly ever is it necessary to run a line down into the drain tube. Hope this helps.✌️
@Gamingdad9
@Gamingdad9 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video I had a leek somewhere on my sunroof into my driver side floor bed I was going to go through the whole hassle of removing the whole headliner and was I was dreading it but both of my front drains were clogged so you saved me a ton of time my man new subscriber!
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronj5714
@ronj5714 Жыл бұрын
This was very well explained & shown. Thank you.
@oldgamer1330
@oldgamer1330 Жыл бұрын
Don't blow compressed air down those tubes if they are blocked because you can blow the tubes off inside you roof lining or even further down and it is a lot of work to fix it. Always make sure that at least a bit of water is going down first then try to clear it with the trimmer line first an then you can use the air to finish off with.
@burningmanmike
@burningmanmike 3 жыл бұрын
My method: cordless drill + 24" of weed eater line, and BAM! Done in two minutes.
@burningmanmike
@burningmanmike 3 жыл бұрын
Just don't spin the line too fast. Slow & easy will work just fine.
@mdhaynie
@mdhaynie 2 жыл бұрын
This!!… thank you!
@volt8684
@volt8684 2 жыл бұрын
Me too never had an issue and silicone oil on runners
@timfunk4438
@timfunk4438 2 жыл бұрын
My method, throw the window out and weld a steal plate on the roof.
@gmeyer6657
@gmeyer6657 2 жыл бұрын
Smart, Mike.
@clovismaciel7498
@clovismaciel7498 Жыл бұрын
Worked for my CX-9 Mazda. Thanks.👍👏🙏
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@OurCatioHome
@OurCatioHome 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so kindly, as your instructions saved the day!!!!
@m.ikhsanramadhan9468
@m.ikhsanramadhan9468 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your information bro 🙏 May god bless you 🙏
@gtarules1
@gtarules1 4 жыл бұрын
What thickness was that trimmer line?
@delightfulsunny
@delightfulsunny 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This solved the issue with my car.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@rollingstocks
@rollingstocks 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this tomorrow. I really hope it works!
@listingwithlucy6744
@listingwithlucy6744 2 жыл бұрын
It works! I just did it today
@robertmaimone8733
@robertmaimone8733 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us a dose of common sense
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Yo, thx and good luck✌️
@albertgonzalez6511
@albertgonzalez6511 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Short and Sweet.
@himanshuvora1980
@himanshuvora1980 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that helped and save lot of money.
@TERRY-e4h
@TERRY-e4h 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much a technician wanted over $400 and wanted to tear out my headliner to fix that. 😮
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 10 ай бұрын
I really hope this works for you. It's good to check these drains--by pouring a cupful water--from time to time as routine maintenance just to avoid buildup in those drain holes.
@TERRY-e4h
@TERRY-e4h 10 ай бұрын
@@eldigitom9680 I had no idea that it is so much involved and maintenance on these new cars give me old school when you only had problems with the engine and transmission new designs are ridiculous. 😕
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 10 ай бұрын
@@TERRY-e4h totally agree, too many add-ons
@jackfrost4919
@jackfrost4919 4 жыл бұрын
Wow straight up to the point thnk u sir
@tedheavy3441
@tedheavy3441 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't done this yet but I know this is my problem. I love youtube.
@Freedomjustice-DC
@Freedomjustice-DC Ай бұрын
I solved my leak issues. I bought a truck with NO sunroof
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Ай бұрын
@@Freedomjustice-DC ha ha, that’s the secret!
@Antzzz_Manzzz
@Antzzz_Manzzz Жыл бұрын
Good clear concise video 👍🏼
@lilhaze101615
@lilhaze101615 2 жыл бұрын
Just saved me some money thanks buddy
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Hitman, thx for not killing me!
@jillmurat4427
@jillmurat4427 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video!
@wilsongilmartin5174
@wilsongilmartin5174 Жыл бұрын
😇Hi
@jamiekeith5082
@jamiekeith5082 Жыл бұрын
Yay! You are my hero! Thank you so much for this. 🌟
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@egx161
@egx161 2 жыл бұрын
Air pressure can actually cause damage to the grommets or rupture the tubing. Canned air may be better.
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 2 жыл бұрын
It will not damage the drainage tubes as long as they are (cleared first)-as per the video. It’ll be a straight through shot.
@baseballguy2001
@baseballguy2001 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video, well done.
@MaddyIndia
@MaddyIndia 6 ай бұрын
Excellent demo
@eldigitom9680
@eldigitom9680 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I love hearing that✌🏻
@ChristSavesUs
@ChristSavesUs 11 ай бұрын
I never knew this. Thank you!
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