What happens if you have a clogged sunroof drain?
What happens if you have a clogged sunroof drain?
by April Dowling. Sunroof drains are designed to channel outside water around the sunroof. When these four drains are clogged, water can leak through the cracks and cause damage to the interior of the car. Sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly, such as every time the car is washed.
How can I test the drain on my sunroof?
Now test using a bottle of water, gradually drain the water around the sunroof drain, do not excessively dump as the drain is only able to remove a certain amount of water. As you can see the water is draining properly. If the problem persists, there may have been a drain you missed, a faulty seal, or faulty drain.
Where does water go after cleaning the sunroof?
The drains normally continue down the roof or window posts, directing water flow to the underside of the vehicle. When cleaning the drain, it’s also a great idea to ensure there is no debris around the sunroof area which could worsen the clog or cause another clog.
How do you unclog a sunroof on a car?
Sunroof drains should be cleaned regularly, such as every time the car is washed. Maintaining sunroof drains can prevent costly damage to the interior of the car, as well as allow the sunroof to last longer. Simply inserting a flexible wire down the drain can unclog the drains. Locate the four sunroof drains on your car.
How can I tell if my sunroof drain is plugged?
These drains are normally feed through the roof pillars and exit somewhere underneath the vehicle. When a sunroof drain does become plugged, the common signs are either a wet headliner, water dripping from the headliner, wet roof pillar, a damp carpet or water pooling in the foot wells.
What’s the best way to drain a sunroof?
Feed the wire or cord in until it comes out the other side if you have a viewable drain exit. After that, remove the wire or cord. Now test using a bottle of water, gradually drain the water around the sunroof drain, do not excessively dump as the drain is only able to remove a certain amount of water. As you can see the water is draining properly.
Where are the drains on a Highlander sunroof?
The gen1 Highlander has two drains at the front of the sunroof, located deep in the corners, but you can see them with the aid of a flashlight. The best way to keep them clean is to wipe out any debris before it gets into the drain tubes, so maybe take an extra minute every time you wash your car.
