Sunroof Drains, Simple Easy Fix

The dreaded interior water leak. It can appear from the oddest places, and sometimes nowhere near where the actual leak is. The most common place I've personal found as a culprit, is the sunroof. Simple maintenance to safely get them clear....and keep them clear.
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[@snw56]

Great tip using the gas powered grass trimmer line. Thanks for making this video.

[@dienekes4364]

I just watched an O'Reilly video that said to start with the air and didn't mention anything about being very careful. I'm SO glad that video linked to THIS video!!! I just bought a 2012 Dodge Journey that has a water issue and I'm sure it's the sunroof and now that I watched THIS video, I know how to fix it!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@SAAutoRepair]

Thanks for the support

[@scootosan]

Trimmer line you sir are a practical and economical. Many thanks.

[@amandaphillips2936]

Thanks, man! I havent used my sunroof in a year and have it taped up because i didnt even know there were lines that could be clogged. Randomly saw a mention of it a couple of weeks ago and its finally warm enough tomorrow to give it a try without freezing. Appreciate the tips.

[@sverhage]

This worked for me and finally solved my leak on my 2008 Mazda CX9. Infinite thanks; I unsuccessfully tried tons of other things (air conditioning drain under the car, leaves in wheel well, windshield).

[@TommyG11814]

Nice video, for roof maintenance

[@wyattoneable]

I agree with Steve. Using weed wacker line was a good idea.

[@diymisfit_Mechanic_UDX404]

Another great tip!

[@RHCPFAN-yk6sw]

Maybe it was just the wacker like that I used, but it wasn’t rigid enough. I just took a couple shots of compressed air to it, and it drained out all of the water. Did the water test, and drained out perfect. Thanks for the video!

[@SAAutoRepair]

Just be careful. The compressed air can blow the line off

[@candyrobinson7383]

Thank You For Your Help!!

[@SAAutoRepair]

Glad it helped!

[@bigoldSupaD]

Excellent, I thank you kindly

[@SteveRobReviews]

Weed wacker line is a great idea. Cheer bud good tip !!!

[@carlosavilan4645]

Thank you dear great info.👏👏

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great tip! You'll have to make another one on what to do if it's not the sunroof. That one looked pretty clear :)

[@SAAutoRepair]

Niamh Healy stay tuned. I'll try to put it together

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Not going anywhere! Really enjoying your channel :)

[@ginabrooker6595]

Thank you so so much❗❗❗❗❤❤❤

[@2522kathleen]

Thank you!

[@kellybirdseye6159]

Great wacker tip...If you can, please leave a link to where that light can be found. I have one like it but not rechargeable...Thanks...Best

[@user-wr2bx8ec4f]

Thanks

[@r.drethomas854]

I use liquid draino to clear the line and it worked perfectly

[@SAAutoRepair]

Be careful with that. It could dissolve the soft rubber lines in the forward pillars

[@geologic740]

Thanks for a great video. What would you use to lubricate the sunroof slides and channels?

[@SAAutoRepair]

That's a good one for a debate. Just to reaffirm what I already believed, I just checked Dodge, Ford and Lexus, and couldn't find a mention of what lubricant they specify. My suggestion would be a water resistant, silicone based grease. Nothing too thick like a chassis grease or an anti-sieze compound that might have an abrasive in it. You can probably find it listed as power window track lube.

[@JR306]

On Infiniti G37 the hose connects to a plastic clip on the firewall. There’s a baffle on the clip that gets clogged and you have to get it out and clean it. Real pain in the you know what. Most people cut the baffle out.

[@jimyoo123]

Thanks for the great video. I'd like to know the size of id and od for the clear picture tubing you were using to blow the compressed air. Thanks again.

[@SAAutoRepair]

I dont have it on hand. Hardware store should have something. Thin wall no bigger than a 1/4" should work

[@scuba422123]

sometimes there are rear drains also...good tip not to blow that drain hose off

[@SAAutoRepair]

scuba422123. You know what? I shot this video twice and left that little factoid out of this version. Thanks for the help

[@2Ryled]

If u hear sloshing when you push on breaks quick, and car lerches foward; its time to get it unclogged b4 it backs up into car. Mine has made a nice puddle on floor matts:(

[@SAAutoRepair]

I think it would leak into the car before you hear it sloshing. At least that's been my experience

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

I would've eaten first 😂 Good vid!

[@karmaacosta]

How do i connect my hose back on? My car is leaking and its not clogged but i opened my head liner and the tip of the pipe is facing downwards where it comes out of and goes straight to my seats.. I believe they disconnected

[@SAAutoRepair]

There should be a plastic or dubber hose laying in there unless someone removed it while doing work on it. It should run down towards the right kick panel or behind the glove box and through the firewall

[@impopn3]

what if the rear drain lines are clogged???

[@carolkaplan8157]

how do you unclog the sunroof if the sunroof is stuck closed and won't open? Is there other access near the front wheel and/or the trunk? If so could you please do a video to show how to unclog it from there (and/or how to get the sunroof to open? can it be opened manually? why did the electric button stop working; did the water from the clogged drainage short it out??)

[@SAAutoRepair]

You'll need to get the sunroof working first. Clearing the drains from the underside won't fix the roof, even if you could easily get to them.

[@chungaleta1234]

So... It was not a clogged drain... What was it then? I guess that dinner had to wait a bit lol.... Nice tips by the way.

[@SAAutoRepair]

chungaleta1234. Good catch. Windshield was leaking. Didn't want to make the video too long. That'll have to be part 2

[@jessicalawson6281]

I am trying this with the Weedwhacker line now, but it’s still not draining. Does that mean I need to try compressed air?

[@SAAutoRepair]

Light compressed air. Try finding the exit side of the tube and push up from there with the line as well

[@jessicalawson6281]

@@SAAutoRepair thank you!

[@aphysique]

Foggggetttbouuuoooit.. good stuff

[@johnpaulson996]

How do you get to the rear drains?

[@SAAutoRepair]

A bit tougher but sometimes you can reach it with weed Wacker line

[@loveatree1]

@@SAAutoRepair A whole LOT tougher!!

[@11LK]

Sun roofs are always pain in the ash.

[@JP4707606]

Good tips, but your camera work needs help! : }😊

[@snowman6248]

this demonstration is no good he doesn't even know how to explain. I didn't even finish watching this video. they are better way better out there