Sunroof leaking

[CUMMINZ]

Has anyone had continuing problems with sunroof leaking down the pillar? My truck is 07. 5

 

[PBJ2500CTD]

Maybe a plugged or disconnected drain hose? It may also be a leaking cab clearance light.

 

[CUMMINZ]

The dealer 3 times has removed both door posts and cleaned out the drain lines.

 

[RDHamill]

That happened to my '08.
After many attempts to solve the issue, the dealer finally admitted that the glass was to small.
when the sunroof was replaced, it never leaked again.

 

[sag2]

Sunroofs are not made to seal the glass to the body. They are not leak proof, they are leak resistant. That is why it has four drains, one in each corner. There is a trough all the way around the roof at the glass edge to catch the water that is SUPPOSED to get by the glass to body gap. It is then channeled to the corners where it is drained to the ground.

First open the glass all the way. Get a 32 oz. paper cup. Fill it half full with water. Pour it slowly into the trough at each of the four corners. Before you do it look at how the trough and drains are constructed so you don't pour it inside the truck and headliner. The water should come out QUICKLY at the rear of the inner fenders and behind the cab. If it does not come out, or comes out slow that drain is plugged.

The rear drains have a "flapper" end on them that sometimes sticks closed. Check that first if the rear(s) don't drain quickly enough. If it does drain quickly then check the drain nipple to hose connection at the corner(s) as they sometimes crack the plastic and leak. If it is leaking on the rear of the headliner (or out of the DVD) and the drains are open, the rear trough to side trough connection is cracked and you will need a new sunroof assembly.

I worked on a Jeep a few years ago that was two years old and it was missing the right front drain hose. The customer must have parked it inside its whole life.

 

[CUMMINZ]

Thanks, I took it to the dealer yesterday and they somehow pressure checked it and found the drains stopped up.

 

[sag2]

Glad they got it. If it happens again check it yourself and you might save a trip to the dealer. You will need access to compressed air to clear a drain, just not full pressure.

 

[jelag]

I've got an 05 Jeep with a sun roof that has worked great since I bought it new. . I often wonder why it doesn't freeze those lines in the winter... .

 

[dodgesst]

Just had to have the drains lines replaced on my new to me 08