How To Fix a Leaking Sunroof

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Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 46 years, shows how to fix a leaking sun roof. A little maintenance and cleaning is often all that's needed.
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@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

Things I used in this video: 1. WD 40: amzn.to/2AYt4lY 2. Silicone Sealer: amzn.to/2krJJYw 3. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 4. Common Sense 5. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 6. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 7. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 8. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@ballsackjack101 12 лет назад

I sealed my sunroof shut about a year back, but felt like a total chump for doing it. Scotty, you've made me feel a lot less like a chump, and for that I thank you.

@WaveAction777 5 лет назад

Instead of a stiff wire, just use the plastic wire you use on grass trimmers and feed it all the way through to the bottom where it exits inside the fender. Problem with using compressed air is that you can easily unplug the tube from the nipple right at the sunroof, then your sunroof will leak always.

@Georg1979 12 лет назад

I love my sunroof. It's 19 years old, and I never ever bothered with it. And it still doesn't leak. Although it has seen -15°F (-25°C) in winter and +105°F (+40°C) in the summer. I rather have a sunroof, than an AC. Girls dig it too, when you can see the stars above at night. :)

@Paisteboy 12 лет назад

About 5 years ago I bought a used car with broken gears on the sunroof and it wouldn't stay shut all the way. I couldn't get parts for it so I grabbed my caulk gun and totally sealed it with clear silicone. It never leaked again.

@getmyswaggeron 9 лет назад

I'm I the only one who sees the irony here he couldn't fix his wife's but he's gonna teach us how to repair them? Lol

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

you clean out the drain holes as I showed. WD 40 does work great. and if the drive system breaks you have to tear the whole sun roof off, a royal pain.

@jopisano67 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer. Sunroofs should last the life of the car , especially if you don't constantly use it everyday. ( wear and tear will be minimal ) I barely use mine , but i know it will work when I want to use it because of that fact. Good video keep them coming.

@keithcruthirds2674 8 лет назад

Scotty, Thanks for the tip on the drain holes. I was able to clean them out with the wire and no more leaking! This saved me about $150.00 repair bill. Thanks again.

@slambodianjones 5 лет назад

You sir have a vibrant amount of positive energy even though you expressed your hatred for them stupid sunroofs! lol

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

it does lube in this case and is great for water repelling as it rains a lot on a roof. Been using it years.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

it's such a giant job tearing the interior apart, I seal em up instead after forcing em shut.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

yea, close it like in this video and seal it so it doesn't leak. To fix it, you will have to take the whole run roof assembly and roof apart to fix the broken track assembly, and they aren't cheap to buy either.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

yes, there are tons of lubricants. I use WD 40 cause it cleans crap off good and they get a lot of crap on sun roofs. If future problems exist, I then use it again and then spray with waterproof silicone lube

@RSB1029 7 лет назад

He hates sunroof with a passion huh?? "Stupid thing" Lmfao

@honestabe1940 Год назад

I maintain my 01 Accord every Spring and Fall by using Silicone for the rubber seals all around. Once a year probe drain holes in Sunroof and Trunk. Lube all hinges and latches. Career in Army taught me value of Preventive Maintenance!

@camper3049 7 лет назад

Thank you Scotty! I just sealed the sunroof, no more wind noise and water leaking! Best money I've ever spent on my car!

@HunterXray 10 лет назад

I've heard that a bicycle brake cable works good for cleaning out the drain tubes.

@Alfonxo454ss 3 года назад

Actually a motercycle clutch cable lol 😂😂 twice as thick just fixed my 1998 honda accord works awesome now

@dannac_8888 5 лет назад

Got two quotes to clear it. $125-180 from dealership. $150 from local mechanic. Went to Michael's crafts bought a 6 meter length of stiff brass jewelery (choker) wire for $4.00 and snaked it through in 15 mins. No leaks inside after heavy rain but she's clogged up way down the line. Thought about adding a little liquid drano and then push it through but don't want to get all messy with chemicals. Thoughts?

@victorcruz8814 12 лет назад

Man your tip on the crank position sensor did the trick on my 1999 dodge avenger. 1000 times thank you. You are the Man!!!

@DMZone38 7 лет назад

Great tips. Thank you Scotty. I was so upset this morning when my car's sun-roof leaked allover on me. I was thinking to get rid off the car. Thanks for your video to show me it's just a quick easy fix. I probably will keep it for couple of more years.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

check to see if the fuse has blown, but if not, see the runners on the top, they sometimes get bent or stuff gets stuck in em. If not, shove it like mad with your hands as someone operates the switch and pray you can get it back in

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

means the clutch is either slipping or just flat wearing down to the metal.

@tg8269 Год назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 LMAO Scotty Kilmer is the man. So practical and brilliant!!!! He is hilarious and eccentric, awesome guy

@godsson8035 Год назад

Best solution ever, I have given up on my car, then I found this video.

@62shalaka 11 лет назад

I siliconed the sunroof on my Jeep Cherokee years ago, fixed for good! WD40 isn't a very good lubricant, I would use silicone spray; it lasts longer and does a better job.

@mrsyvonnenlee 11 лет назад

Thanks a million! I love when a person knows their stuff! Especially when they are as generous as you!

@flightmaster178 12 лет назад

I love P.B. (Penetrating Blast) it is a lubricant that works it's way up into things, it does NOT evaporate, it is also a rust inhibitor meaning it helps eat up rust. I've used it for years working on cars and tractors, and I've gotten some bolts off that I thought I was going to snap the heads off. Try it out, you can get it for about 4-5 bucks a can or so at your auto parts place. It's worth the buy!

@nhatminhtran7917 11 месяцев назад

i have proplem with my car leak. i find your guild useful. Thank you.

@samuelfeguer 12 лет назад

Definitely permanently sealed a sunroof before. Excellent tip!!

@SamSmith1577 10 лет назад

whereas WD-40 may have worked on the track, remember it is a de-greaser....White Lithium Spray is actually a better lubricant for metal runners...Otherwise good info, thanks

@bobg69 9 лет назад

Samuel Smith I was thinking the same thing but not everyone has the grease laying around. WD-40 is in more homes then not.

@CT_Taylor 8 лет назад

+Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this WD40 IS used for lubrication, period. Is it a good lubricant? Not really. They also make white lithiium, silicone, etc WD40.

@CT_Taylor 8 лет назад

Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this You obviously did not read what I said.

@CT_Taylor 8 лет назад

Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this Because WD40 CAN be used as a lubricant but it sucks at it. You even ceded that. ( did not contradict myself.

@CT_Taylor 8 лет назад

Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this Im not a guy. Your saliva CAN be a lubricant, but it would require a lot of reapplication. That is why you use specialty WD40 or find some other brand of lubricants. However, on some things that dont necessarily need lubrication, WD40 regular can be good because sometimes junk will clog it but WD40 will free it up.

@BenSwanster 12 лет назад

scotty everytime you make a video what ever you talking about my car seems to develop that issue, funny really

@milenahammond4066 11 лет назад

Thanks Scoot really like the way you go strait to the point .

@MrBigsky13 12 лет назад

great you give people a lot of confidence to work on their own vehicles and they don' need to sit thru 10 minutes of bad camera work. I would appreciate a little bit more lighting in the fender wells keep up the great work.

@MichaelAChang 12 лет назад

Another great tip for preventative maintenance. Thanks, Scotty,

@Jere616 12 лет назад

I hit the like button on your videos even before they start!

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

The seals do not seal perfectly, that's why there are drains. And on older sun roofs, the rails often warp and a new seal does no good at all cause the roof is somewhat cockeyed.

@hoshangnazari3276 10 лет назад

I am watching your videos in your channel from AfghanistanI i really Like your videos and it helps me alot with fixing my car by myself because here we don't have professional mechanics they know nothing about vehicles only destroying them. I have got a 2009 Toyota Camry when i cold start it specially in the mornings first it jerks for a second or two then the rpm raises and in uphills the acceleration feels sluggish i don't know what is wrong with my car please help me solve the problem Thanks alot. Regards.

@80sbaby41 8 лет назад

This dude is so cool he just makes it look eazy 😯😎

@alexlintern9779 7 лет назад

Good tips from SK this guy knows what he is about....I know 'cos I have had all these problems!

@natureb1995woooo 12 лет назад

I found a way to clean the drains for the sun roofs. My wife has a 2007 Saturn Outlook. This thing always has a problem. I found using some ice maker plastic tubing and a Mayo squeeze bottle. You can buy tbd for under a dollar. first I feed the tubing in until I stop or I have about 5 inches left. Shoot some compressed air in the tubing. The area where the drain is tight so it is easier to work with if you have the extra hanging out. After the air I fill the squeeze bottle in the tubing.

@gretac22 10 лет назад

Thank you. Tried cleaning out the drains with some thin wire and it worked---thanks so much!!!

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

put some grease on the runner then, the stuff they use to lube door hinges, all auto parts stores sell the stuff

@raulswain2458 11 лет назад

Michael, what you describe sounds like the over head control panel no longer sees the hall sensor in the sunroof motor. Many Merc motors now support memory functions for one touch close/open. Its not documented in the service manual, but the controllers will cut power to the motor after half a second with no hall sensor signal. When the sunroof is not initialized they usually work like a non-memory sunroof.

@IchigoIchigo3 12 лет назад

I can tell your "in love" with this sun roof hahah "Just close stupid thing/ seal the stupid thing" x) good ol' kilmer humor

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

use even stronger grease, the stuff they spray on door hinges to lube em. all auto stores sell it in spray cans.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

yes, there are many lubes you can use, including silicone lubricants. I just showed one.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

yes, and hose water down the drains, or use air pressure

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

if it doesn't have a sun roof, reseal the window, it's leaking

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

it can run that way BUT the engine will corrode inside as coolant keeps the from corroding and stops water pump cavitation from eating up the water pump

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

if your drains are full of crud, water can't drain out through the fender inside drains. Try cleaning thatr, see it all the time

@AdamAus85 7 лет назад

I am always annoyed when I can see that old polish around the Stingray badge, lol.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

yes, or the wiring is bad on that side. Normally just the bulb

@francistheodorecatte 12 лет назад

a sun roof is usually opaque, so you open it when it's sunny. a moon roof is usually glass (and therefore translucent) so you're always able to see through it.

@ronwoods4801 2 года назад

What about the back drain holes? I’m not sure if my 2006 Pontiac Vibe has drain holes only in front or if they have them in the back as well. I snaked out the front two lines and the sunroof still leaks. I have enjoyed your videos. Thank you

@peugeotCitroen2CV 12 лет назад

I found on my car that the leak was through the pop rivets at the front, some had sealant in them but one didnt and water dripped in through it, but also its a good idea to take off the A pillar trim and see where the drain pipes exit, usually around the bulkhead because leaves can sit there and clog up the drains.

@christins.1481 5 лет назад

I plan on putting sealent tape on mine. Never owned a car with a sunroof before, but recent vehicle issues and a lack of money pushed me for getting one with a sunroof. And when my husband put the water hose on the car and I seen a steady drip going down and into the tray of the sunroof. My OCD had kicked in. I live in Louisiana and we get BAD hurricanes during hurricane season. Then I'm worried bout the motor giving out when it's opened. Told my husband we can just seal the thing and use it as a moon roof, problem solved!

@ScalerWave 12 лет назад

Another great vid Scotty

@landgod2001 12 лет назад

YOUR THE BEST EVER KEEP EM COMING!

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

as they are toyotas, they are good

@gtobandit1 12 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer your my hero lol

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

that's a real cow of a job. I send em out to body shops who do em all the time

@tbirdboy 7 лет назад

Good job Scotty!

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

have the system emptied out, then refilled with a factory load of refrigerant, that often fixes it.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

try lubing it and pray, cause that's often the rails being bent and they are cows to replace.

@RobotShlomo 9 лет назад

Dumb question; any worries about the hose becoming disconnected when spraying compressed air into the drains?

@VolvoBug 9 лет назад

Absolutely. Don't force compressed air in the drain holes, it will do exactly what you say and disconnect them. Then water just drains into your frame or interior. Much better luck with gently pouring hot water down the drain holes, it will clear most clogs.

@scottykilmer 8 лет назад

+Romano Coombs but you can't access the bottom parts as they are inside car parts like rocker panels and not open to the air where you can blow up into them

@mds2465 11 лет назад

I did some research, and a few sources actually suggested that the sunroof might need to be reprogrammed after the battery is replaced. He did have the battery replaced back in 2011 when the alternator went, so maybe I'll give that a shot. If it's any more complex then a switch or fuse, or even programming then I will just leave it alone.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

replace the weatherstripping on the doors. If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event where you can ask me questions Live. You do have to be a member of google plus, but that's free and you can just google "join google plus" for that. thanks,

@cordiaturboowner 12 лет назад

I gave up with my 95 Grand Cherokee's sun roof. I had been leaking for so long it trashed the passenger seat and the head liner. I sealed it closed with black silicone. Never leaked again.

@The1985cc 12 лет назад

Ur vids are the best

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

not really, it cleans quite well. Many guys will use it as a cleaner, then put supplementary grease on a part, like silicone

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

down to the ground through the fenders in most cases.

@PRSCheVelle 12 лет назад

Oh yeah, I got a can I keep on hand, I remeber you telling me there great for coolant gaskets and your right it worked like a charm on my coolant fittings,!!

@nathanfaderamusic9047 8 лет назад

great video. just wondering, if you use a steel wire is there a posibility that you would damage the rubber tubes that is conmected to the drain tubes?

@HoschtonBoy 3 года назад

Try using weed whacker line , the plastic kind.

@VenturiLife 12 лет назад

Use the WD40 to clean the rails etc. up, give it a wipe, then use white lithium grease for long term lubrication, it's pretty waterproof and will last a long time. It's often used on cars for things like door hinges by manufacturers and dealers.

@LutMejiaJ 11 лет назад

thanks for helping me fix my stupid thing

@PMJugwunth 4 года назад

Hi Scottie: Wouldn't it be a good idea to remove the sunroof fuse after a permanent sealing?

@doZerBoy 4 года назад

Or put a sign up inside ur car that says.. "DON'T USE SUNFROOF" 😅

@Thedeadeye9mm 12 лет назад

HA HA LOVE IT PLAIN HONEST SPOKEN SCOTTY THE STUPID THING :>) The wife and I both watch your videos not only leasrning but entertaining as well....... Thanks Scotty

@avsararas 11 лет назад

Most sunroof issues (if mechanically) caused by the misaligned rack/pinion or wire rails. Both left and right runners must be in sync and move equally. Otherwise the entire system will halt. This problem happens when the main gear pops out of its seat due to vibration or wear/or an obstacle stopped the sunroof while in sliding. Just an FYI.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

all over the place, I've been fixing em 44 years and counting.

@GottaKnowJoeHobbies 5 лет назад

Please don't use wd40 to grease anything. You don't want to use a thin oil at all. It will keep the thick grease from sticking. Use a high quality grease. I use a marine grease for the sunroof application. Thank you for your video I didn't even think about drain holes. Lol

@sgilman1985 12 лет назад

Scotty, I have an 05 Hyundai Accent whose AC fan sounds like it is blowing just as hard as when it was new...but the air coimng out of the vents seems diminished greatly. This summer the car couldn't get cool at all. Vents were blowing cold air...and it was very cold...but the volume was diminshed greatly. Suggestions?

@DewNerd 5 лет назад

I am having an Issue with my Moonroof in my Chrysler(I know you hate them), it has a pop-up wind diverter and it’s not closing properly causing my sunroof not to close unless I mess with it. Is it possible to remove the Wind Diverter? Will doing that cause problems? I haven’t found much info online maybe you can make a video or help me out thanks in advance @Scotty Kilmer

@altops4490 12 лет назад

either method can blow off the drain tube off the drain spout which will then let the water right on your headliner/interior. test after either method and be prepared to pull down the headliner corner to reattach the drain tube. there are 4, 1 in each corner.

@charredskeleton 8 лет назад

Maybe spring for some silicon spray, maybe even silicone paste. Even if WD doesn't eat rubber it's more of a cleaner than a lubricant and will quickly wash away. Not to mention the smell. Silicone is water resistant and silicone paste/grease is likely what the manufacturer used. Silicone is also low odor, very little smell once the solvent evaporates which is less than a minute most of the time. The past has even less smell.

@Prodr1guez 11 лет назад

You sir are the Best

@Gamewizzz 10 лет назад

I'm going to give this a try, I don't use my sunlit roof I had a leak which I repaired it was good for about 3 months and now it keeps leaking again through the car lights (inside) I might just seal it shut

@serginietor 12 лет назад

good video Scotty, cheers!

@3800fan 12 лет назад

Scotty, I have a '99 Chevy Blazer with the power sunroof. I love having it and it doesn't leak, but it has started rattling when it is closed over the smallest of bumps. Any advice on why it started and how to fix it? I find your videos both entertaining and informative, so thanks for the heads up on the maintenance!

@joshuamast5128 2 года назад

I had to deal with a trailblazer sunroof don't touch the thing leave it closed the whole thing is plastic garbage

@msneedtoknow1 11 лет назад

How do you fix the inside cover,it will not close? I look forward to hearing from you Mr. Kilmer. Thanks a million.

@theone-lm3mx 8 лет назад

Many Thanks for the Video. i have the same problem. ill fix it my self

@sonny2435 7 лет назад

I love it. I have watched countless videos of you Scotty ! Youre dead spot on just seal the damn things shut. I LMAO at your video ending. I had a Nissan Maxima several years ago. Car was worth about 12k at that point. It was a big sunroof. It broke, I ended up spending over $600 on it because I didn't want to do it with headliner R&R. A tube of silicone/latex would have been $6 . I have never had another car with those dumb things ~

@lucaslawnservice 12 лет назад

Thanks! How would you go about doing that? would you remove the vent cover right above the hood and clean it out through there?

@jerseyneil1 9 лет назад

Sunroof leaks are a common problem on Volvos. You have to take the pillar covers off from the front left and right and clean out the tubes. Also make sure the tube has not dislodged its connection at the bottom of the tube or the water will drain inside the cabin of the car every time it rains. Sometimes you also have to take it to the dealer so they can calibrate the sun roof it fails to open or close properly. Sometimes I think Scotty's silicone sealing idea has merit.

@bobg69 9 лет назад

Sunil Thomas All Makes and Models have the same issues. A lot use the same manufacture of the sunroof. Or they all use the same type of draining system. Just how the drain hose is ran through the vehicle maybe different.

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

match it up with the old one, and only buy parts from a quality parts store, they would automatically sell you the correct one

@lucaslawnservice 12 лет назад

Scotty, i have a 1987 chevy g20 van and every time it rains it leaks in water onto the passenger side floorboard out of what seems to be from under the heater core on the dash but none of the windows leak. Got any ideas what it could be? Thanks!

@scottykilmer 12 лет назад

the sun roof track frame is bent inside not allowing it to raise up. See that all the time, yet another reason I dislike sunroofs.

@PRSCheVelle 12 лет назад

Tri-flow is good lubricate to use,, its teflon based and works great,, doest attrack dirt like other lurbicats