Leak in sunroof area (2001 ES)
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Leak in sunroof area (2001 ES)
As of the past few months I've found that during or after rain water collects in the overhead control panel for the sunroof/dome light/sunglass holder and will often drip down onto the center console in my 2001 ES300.
I can't find the leak which I imagine is quite small. Has anyone dealt with a similar issue on their 3rd gen ES? Is the sunroof known for leaking from a particular spot?
I can't find the leak which I imagine is quite small. Has anyone dealt with a similar issue on their 3rd gen ES? Is the sunroof known for leaking from a particular spot?
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There are 4 (I think) drain holes/hoses one or more is likely clogged.
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Open the roof and look at each corner you should see them. I worked on a Camry recently that had a leaky sunroof turned out the hose was pinched flat in the trunk pocket due to how the jack was mounted.
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Don't use too much pressure or you might blow the hose off of the fitting, then you'll be dropping the headliner.
That's what I did found the problem straight away. I parked the car on a slight incline.
...quick testing by pouring some water into each hole and watching for it to drain out to determine which hose(s) is at fault.
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All the hoses and holes seem to drain properly. I'm now wondering if there is a fine small hole along either where the sunroof seems meet or where the windshield seems meet.
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Use foil tape to temporarily seal the sunroof that way you eliminate it as a leak source. Then spray down the car.
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