Quick Fix: Chrysler Town and Country Sunroof Leak (Works for Jeep, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Charger)

[@bobathman8442]

I had this same problem. I used weed whacker string and it was difficult pushing it through. I tried .032" safety wire on a drill and used it like a plumbers snake. It worked to a point but when I had to use more that 2 feet, it wasn't as effective. Had to brainstorm.....Hmmm Then my dad came up with the idea of using a speedometer cable. Yeah, it is used to spinning and not unwinding. I didn't have one but I did have a bicycle brake cable. I used that (carefully) and it worked pretty good until I was most of the way through and it started winding up on the drill. I can tell you the water exits about the 2:00 position on the tire on the drivers side and the 11:00 position of the tire on the passengers side. Run your hand up the splash guard and you'll feel a rubber nipple. That's a good place too to put your compressed air through if you want to blow it back out instead of blowing it down towards the blockage. Just my 2 cents.....

[@PatrickJago]

I wasn’t happy today in my wife’s 08 town and country. The water was pouring in. I was just getting ready to start looking at it when I decided to check KZbin. Low and behold here is your great video! I watched it and the problem is solved! Thank you very much!!

[@rdavis]

I tried the weed wacker cord on our 2014 T&C and it worked like a charm. It was very helpful to know where the tube ran to look for the water coming out. Thank you.

[@solosomo]

Lance, I have a 2015 T&C and found the headliner soaked. I am not home and needed to become, "MacGyver"! I found the driver's side full and passenger side dry. I found the drain holes and first tried a pen's ink tube, no luck. Couldn't find anything long enough and was going to head to the local hardware store for a zip tie or some sort of snake when I found a long straw in my son's cup. I put it into the drain hole and blew - It worked!! Poured more water and blew again. Repeated this a few time and it seems to be running nicely. Just hope the headliner dries with no water stains. I then looked for online help and yours was right on point. Like you said, use the compressed air carefully. Thanks and have a great day. Steve O.

[@LanceTOsborne]

A straw! Brilliant. Glad it worked out! We never had any major staining, just a few darker spots, but that was fixed with a damp cloth after everything had dried.

[@AllenHarbour]

WOW Thanks. I own a 2010 TNC and got leaks once a year for the last 3 years, uniquely while the ice coating, following an heavy freezing rain, was melting. The first two time I brought the van first to my dealer, the second year I tried a local Windshield replacement shop, without any success. I recall the dealer mentioning something about the drain, but no one offering any solution. So as it occurred again 2 days ago, I didn't know what to do. But my today's search offered me your video that is very clear, and as I now know how the drains work and where they are, I better understand the problem. When we get freezing rain in the middle of winter, the road are very dirty, and blocs of ice form just where the drain comes out. So, I'll be more careful and remove those ice block as much as possible. Thanks again

[@tdkendall]

Thanks Lance so much. As others I was about to give up on it until I saw your video. Didnt know there were drain holes. Both my drain holes were stopped up with mud at the very top and real easy to clear. They both gurgled out all the water up there with a weedeater line. Could have used anything though. I cleared out all the mud and gunk along the sides so that it wouldn’t happen again soon. Thanks again, you have a new subscriber!!!

[@LanceTOsborne]

Ah, glad it worked out for you! I love how this old video has helped a few folks over the years!

[@madbeegt]

Great video, thanks! My drains were clogged in my 06 TnC and I was ready to buy a tube of silicone and be done with the whole thing forever. This was a far better solution 😂. I ran weed eater string down the drains with warm soapy water alternating between the two with slow progress. But when I went in from underneath through my wheel well, a torrent of water poured out. Again thanks!

[@gaylonarnold3128]

After trying long skinny brushes, and .105 trimmer line to no avail, I went from below. Remove wheel and wheelwell liner to go up from the bottom. The drain actually exits ABOVE the wheel at the top of the fender, then running down the i side of the wheelwell cover. A drain weasel slid in there and cleaned the drain LIKE NEW!

[@LanceTOsborne]

Super helpful. Glad you got it fixed.

[@gpclark007]

Excellent video. This worked perfectly for a 2009 VW Routan (mostly a Chrysler Town & Country rebranded). Thank you!

[@luciw9928]

My sunroof just started leaking today on my 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. Hopefully, it won’t be raining tomorrow so I can get my drain holes cleaned out. Right now I have 3 containers in the front of my van to catch the drips. It is leaking at both front corners and in the middle where the indentation is to open the sunroof. Thank you very much for the video!! 🥰❤️

[@Bruehoyt]

THANKS! In heavy rain would get into headliner then rain in the car. Dealer wanted a couple hundred bucks for a new hose. You got me thinking that mine was clogged, not broken. Upon closer inspection, indeed it was. Weed eater line didn't do it for me, but some generic drain cleaner did.

[@LanceTOsborne]

Glad you got it fixed! Yeah, drain cleaner is stout stuff. I don't know that I'd try that first since it's so caustic, but it may be worth a shot if nothing else works and your next step is to visit the dealer.

[@markelsner1698]

Thank you Lance! I have a 2016 Chrysler Town & Country. I wonder how much money and hassle you have saved individuals. Clearly a multi-year (decade long?) Chrysler design flaw Chrysler chose not to address.

[@roberts.4543]

We have the exact same model and just followed the directions in the video - now seems to be draining well on both sides. Thanks from Ohio as well, Lance!! Now we're ready for the next rain and not out $1K or whatever...

[@cyberia124]

Fixed Thanks to your video! I used trimmer string rotating it as it went in and was able to make it to the bottom. Then blew air through a few times as water was draining to really flush them out... one drain actually makes a sucking gurgling sound it is so clear. Thanks again.

[@LanceTOsborne]

Nice! Glad the video helped!

[@tnibourg]

Thx tips! From one dad trying to save a buck to another! Now I gotta go back and watch you mow the lawn again.

[@gabrielvazqueza.8900]

Thanks Lance. Great video. I appreciate your help from Tandil, Argentina. Now I will try to clean the drains of our rainy Journey 2011. 👍

[@dandavis6188]

Well I just bought a 2008 loaded Dodge STX for 2800. 154000 miles and seemed all good. Than it started to pour and the sun roof was leaking good. On my phone and anything eles. So I went with low air pressure in the drain hole. Success Thank you it saved the day.

[@michaelkraft6018]

How low is low?

[@4gn0stic1]

We tried weed eater line but could not get it past the first bend. So, we got a can of Dust Off and some hot vinegar water. Shot the Dust Off down the holes followed by a thorough flushing with the water. The Dust Off was enough force to clear it but not enough to decouple the joints. Thanks for pointing us in the right direction.

[@Spence5557]

Thanks for the compressed air trick! I used weed eater line and copper wires and just kept twisting them around and with the help of the compressed air from the air compressor it came right out. Water drains extremely fast now.. Cleaned out our drain holes no problem! My Jeep Compass Rallye had this issue and water built up and soaked the whole headliner down to the middle light and the A-pillar as it was on an angle as a storm came through. Got into my car in the morning and water poured out from my light buttons.

[@frankhernandez1995]

I used the Weedwhacker method the sunroof is good but my Weedwhacker is dripping now, going to the compressed air method on it. This is seriously good video, good information, 2 methods described , I’m going to use to compressed air system on my van thank you.

[@BigD1395]

Yah I've got a 2005 dodge Durango, I also have been having some electrical issues, generally after a heavy rain. I just noticed just the other day it was leaking from the a central gateway area, i.e. where your garage door opener is. Long story short, I'm sure this is why have the leaks due to a clogged tube add well. Thanks a ton brother!

[@hd5605hd1]

Very informative and you did an awesome job! Great personal personality with made it more enjoyable to listen to your spiel and I’m going to give it a try on my fiancée charger! Thanks!

[@LanceTOsborne]

Thanks for the kind words, Harold. Hope it works out for you.

[@ryanchristensen1799]

I will never own another sunroof equipped vehicle after what I went through! The tube in my gmc terrain was still connected and not clogged. It was the seal that went bad. After 5 yrs it decided to leak past the rubber piece that connects to the drainage tray. I had to use a zip tie to hopefully create a tight seal. Not much room to work with unless you drop the entire headliner down which I didn't do.

[@diy-dadx3088]

Great video. Going to use this trick on my tnc. Fellow VW freak here. Nice beetle from what I can see. Thanks for the video

[@eugeneedens4525]

Tried the compressed air, tried using some heavy, but flexible solid wire, still didn't do the job. Did some extra research and found that the drain tubes are soft, corrugated thin plastic tube, similar to wire loom. This got me thinking, the metal wire wasn't working because it couldn't get around some of the bends because the tubing would flex and stretch creating a hard bend instead of a gentle curve. So, I decided to go at it from another angle, literally. I removed the A column cover and the sun visor, snaked my hand in between the headliner and roof, and found the drain tube. Followed it to the sunroof frame and disconnected it. It's only being held on by a short piece of rubber tube. Once I had it loose, I fished it back, around the airbag, and pulled it out for easier access. Then I used the same wire to work my way into the drain tube and slowly worked my way through the tube. I got about five feet before whatever it was finally cleared out. A little air through the tube and all was good. Put it all back together and just waiting to see what happens when it rains next. Gonna have to do the same thing with the passenger side and the two rear drain tubes as I know at least one of them is clogged. Regardless of all this, your information was helpful, thanks for making this video.

[@CarolinaGuy]

Thank you so much,you're a lifesaver.

[@timothymalin9108]

Great video Lance. I have a Charger doing the same thing. I'll post it when I resolve my issue. Thanks for the insight.

[@ronsteskool]

Thanks .Took 2 minutes and water ran out . 2007 limited edition dodge grand caravan started leaking (FLOODING )yesterday

[@HQ9961]

I just took off the headliner and found the tube and cut it because nothing else worked and hooked and watter suction moter and watched the mud come out and the re attached the tube and installed everything back in place it was a satisfying fix 😂

[@garyt3320]

I have an 03 T/C Chy van the roof was leaking compressed air did the trick. thanks

[@stina715]

Worked for us too! Thanks! On our VW Routan.

[@ambertaylor-lamphier463]

I had a window shop literally tell me to use compressed air to get ours unclogged...

[@ef9369]

You can use the can air for computer key boards to unclog the sun roof to I tried wire, soap mixed with water and then I tried the can with air and the clog was undone in seconds.

[@TheSunGoethDown]

I just purchased a used 2010 Town & Country. A rainstorm just happened and the seats and center console were flooded from the sunroof. I suspect I have the same issue.

[@octaviomadariaga4211]

Gracias, me salvaste de que se metiera mas agua a mitad de la lluvia, literal caía agua de la consola, solo retire lodo y pumm. Una vez más muchas gracias

[@user-zd8mj3yz9k]

after getting the problem fixed, how do you clean the headliner?

[@timpeters3895]

I cleaned my drain holes no more water. 8 min fix. I sprayed c r c down holes then flushed. Fixed

[@AJCoReTV]

Spray lube? Then shoved a water hose down?

[@NYbasscase]

Lance, I have a 2010, 300 C. I can see the two drain holes at the front of the sunroof. But they say there are two more towards the back which I cannot find. I did clear the front two. Any ideas? Thank you.

[@LanceTOsborne]

@@NYbasscase No experience personally, but I just asked AI: “Rear Drains: • There are two drain holes at the rear corners of the sunroof tray. • The drain tubes run down the C-pillars (the pillars near the rear window) and typically exit underneath the car or near the rear wheel wells.” Good luck!

[@Emorydawn830]

Thank you so much, i fixed mine with weedeater string.

[@andrewbannerman8704]

fixed mine with weed eater string and vinegar! thanks!

[@Emorydawn830]

@@andrewbannerman8704 I totally forgot about this until you replied. I do remember that it was a big beetle obstructing the drain.

[@louiemccluskey995]

Haven't got to try this yet but auto shop wanted 250 bucks to fix it. Wish me luck

[@maciejm.1707]

Are in Voyager only 2 pipes in the front of sunroof or maybe they are 2 more in the back of sunroof. Asking because in my E92 there are 4 pipes, 2 in front and 2 in the back.

[@robertbrake9927]

Thank You ! Thank You ! Thank You! That was my problem. 😎👍🏼

[@ashley4syth]

Nice commentary, thanks.

[@TheAmazingHob]

Thanks for the video it helped so much.

[@AJCoReTV]

Compressed air can?? Or some fancy air gun thing that I have to spend more than $10 on?

[@__denikah__]

Very helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@Fazins]

How many lbs of air did you use? What type of airgun? Should have showed exactly what you did rather then explain the concept of what you did.

[@LanceTOsborne]

Thanks for the feedback. I just used a simple air compressor that you'd use to inflate tires or sports gear - nothing scientific about that. Hope the rough idea helps you get your issue fixed.

[@Fazins]

Lance T. Osborne appreciate it. I guess what I'll try is using a standard air gun with a rubber tip and just start at like 15lbs of PSI. I was gonna try and put a wire down it until I seen your video. I'll get it figured out and thanks to you, I have another method I can try.

[@erwinoman8422]

How do clear the rear drains on the 2012 town and country sun roof. Nobody speaks about them.

[@LanceTOsborne]

Erwin Oman This was for a 2012.

[@erwinoman8422]

@@LanceTOsborne Would you be able to let me know how i can get to the rear drain ports. I park in a sloped driveway with the rear pointing downwards. when it rains, i get water in my trunk space where the rear seats get stored. Someone at a dealership tole me there were rear ports that needed to be cleaned out. Before i spent tons of money at a dealer , i wanted to try cleaning them out myself. i just need to know how i can get to them. i am assuming they are buried somewhere under my roof towards the back and at the end of the sunroof sliding rack.

[@LanceTOsborne]

Erwin Oman Ah, sorry - I see “rear” now. No clue where those would be. Maybe try a headliner shop?

[@erwinoman8422]

@@LanceTOsborne Have you tried to part on a slope and poured water onto the tracks??? where would the water go.... must go somewhere??? What is a headliner shop?

[@jeffreyrankin8942]

Mine is collecting water on the passenger side

[@roomcandy9553]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@Camren2107]

I’m having the same issue with my ‘14 Durango. What type of compressed air did you use? The one in the can?

[@LanceTOsborne]

Michael Almond I just used a small air compressor like you’d use for filling up tires. I don’t know that a can of air would do the trick (unsure of PSI needed), but worth a try if you don’t have a compressor handy.

[@SteveWatkinsPeaches]

Please add better footage of outlet. Current footage is not useful

[@gonzo8303]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWfYo62NhN5oi8k This might help show how it all works. Different vehicle (similar, but Dodge Caliber) but looks to be the same system used.

[@NN-cw9rb]

Nice van nerd... Jk I'm working on my wife's, same exact year, same exact issue. Thank you for sharing man!