Leaking sunroof

[libbidf]

Hi,

does anyone have DIY remedies for a leaking sunroof. Car is a Suzuki Baleno.

Thanks

[Inactive]

If it is a pop up type, the seals will need replacing.

If it is a factory fitted slide type, the drain tubes may well be blocked and require clearing with an air line, not easy if you cannot get access to them.

[libbidf]

Its a factory fitted sliding one. Where are the drain tubes situated?

[hartcjhart]

not sure on your one but on my car the drain tubes are one on each side of the front edge in the corner,if you dont have an airline use a curtain wire the type used for hanging net curtains that are plastic coated,

these drain holes normally fill up with a silt like muck, slowly insert the wire and wiggle it in as far as poss then remove clean and repeat,it might help to pur some warm soapy water down the holes,repeat untill when you pour the water in you can see/hear it running out

[Inactive]

not sure on your one but on my car the drain tubes are one on each side of the front edge in the corner,if you dont have an airline use a curtain wire the type used for hanging net curtains that are plastic coated,



Indeed, however on many cars they are just not accessible .. the only way of getting to them is via the lower end of the tube, which involves taking off the front road wheels and then the mud arch, quite a major job.

In the short term, I would put a temporary tape seal over the whole join on the roof, or the water will cause damage to the headlining and possibly the electrics.

It needs to be fixed quickly.

[anewman]

On my sunroof, which only tilts, gently cleaned the seal and sprayed silicone oil on the seal which kept the water out. Later I got a leak again and found a split in the seal, cleaned around area and put silicone sealant (the small tubes from automotive stores) across it and am again leak free. I think mine is not factory standard fit though.

If I have any more trouble with mine probably going to seal the whole thing up and never use it again. They're more trouble than they're worth :)

[Wig]

Don't buy cars with sunroofs, more potential trouble than they are worth.

[hewhoisnotintheknow]

everyone i know who has had a leaky sunroof has never done any care for them

I have fixed all of them so far!

i usually clean the seals and re seat them, usuing vaseline helps get a good seal and also helps you spot where the seal is not being closed properly

[molerat]

The same with door seals. Clean them and apply vaseline or silicone grease once a year. Stops them from cracking and rejunivates them so they seal better. Also stops water sticking to them and freezing the door shut in winter.

[anewman]

Apparently vaseline eats rubber, so silicone oil/grease is best.

[Inactive]

On this type of roof, ( sliding ) the roof does not actually seal, it is designed to let water pass in to a gulley, then down drain tubes, which in this case are blocked.

The only cure/s are as I suggested earlier.