Where is the sunroof drain tube located?
These tubes are generally located at the front and rear corners of the pan assembly of the sunroof/moonroof, travel down the interior of your vehicle and typically drain onto the ground.
How do you clean an Audi sunroof drain?
How to Clean & Modify Sunroof Drains on an Audi A6 (C5)
- Illustration of the sunroof drains on a typical VW.
- Black plastic lip thing. Pour water in the front corner and watch for flow.
- Pour water on the outer track. Pouring it on the inner track will just get it in the car or wash out the lubrication for the sunroof.
How does a sunroof drain work?
The sunroof assembly has gutters going all of the way around it to catch any water that gets by the sunroof glass. The water then makes its way to drains on the corners of the sunroof housing under the glass, where it flows down plastic tubes inside the body of the vehicle, draining out onto the ground.
Do all Sunroofs have drains?
Clear those roof drains That’s why all sunroofs come with built-in roof drains to make sure any rain water runs off smoothly. The only problem is that those drains can often become clogged. Leaves, pine needles, and other debris can easily get stuck inside the drains but they’re pretty easy to clean.
How do I know if my sunroof is clogged?
To check for any clogs in the tube, pour a bottle of water over the closed sunroof and look for any water that’s come out the bottom of the car. If you don’t see any water, you could have a clog. If you suspect that there’s a clog in the tube, you should bring it into an auto repair shop to have it addressed.
How do you stop a sunroof from clogging?
Here’s a handful of helpful tips:
- Don’t neglect. Responsible car owners change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
- Don’t blow a gasket. Most sunroofs are equipped with rubber gaskets that run along the perimeter of the panel to keep it sealed tight.
- Clear those roof drains.
- Keep moving parts greased.
What happens if sunroof drains are clogged?
If your drain system becomes clogged, water builds in drain lines, can find places to pool and can damage the interior of your car. “If the water overfills the catch basin because the drainage is clogged, then it often is leaking in behind the headliner and trim panels,” Hudson said.
How do you tell if your sunroof drain is clogged?
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.
How often should you clean sunroof drains?
Article content. The cleaning procedure takes about 10 minutes. Do it on an annual basis, and you dramatically reduce the likelihood of ever having a sunroof-related leak.
How do you clean a rear sunroof drain?
How to Clean Out the Sunroof Drain Holes
- Locate the drain holes.
- Clean off any dirt, leaves and debris around the drain holes.
- Open the sunroof all the way so that you can see the drain holes.
- Blow compressed air into the drains if there is no water coming out of the rubber drain exits.
Where do the sunroof drains go on a VW?
The sunroof drains I’ll be talking about are the most common style, and can be found in most Audis and Volkswagens without a panoramic sunroof. This guide was created on the C5 A6 platform. In the front, the sunroof drains flow out before the front door, directly on top of the hinge.
What is the problem with the b6a4 sunroof?
A common complaint of the B6A4 is the so called ‘possessed sunroof’. What this means is that the sunroof tends to do whatever it wants. You may have it open to vent and it will close on its own, or perhaps you will try to close it and it won’t close completely.
Why is my Audi sunroof not closing properly?
For many Audis, the channel for the rear edge of the sunroof is on rails and will slide forward and back with the sunroof as it is opened and closed. A common fault is for the two small arms on either end of the sliding channel to break, and the nylon strap to become disconnected.
Where does the water drain out of the sunroof?
In the front, the sunroof drains flow out before the front door, directly on top of the hinge. In the rear, they flow out either above the rear tires or behind the rear bumper. They come from the factory with a little rubber tip, and over time, dirt collects in the tip and blocks the flow of water.