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re: vehicle leaking water in doors and now interior roof after a hard rain
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:07 am to Mett's Stache
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:07 am to Mett's Stache
quote:It depends. How’s it leaking? Is water pooling or is it just wet? Has it ever been involved in a collision/repaired? Does it get wet when sitting or more when driving?There’s a lot of factors.
Any tips for a leaking car trunk?
First thing I would try- open the trunk and run water (very low pressure) outside of the weatherstrip and just below the back glass. Check for drips.
Report back.
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Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:10 am to DLauw
To everyone that replied 
to the person saying pour bleach down the holes, you being serious
to the person saying pour bleach down the holes, you being serious
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:11 am to idlewatcher
I used to have a G37 where my passenger side floorboard would get damp everytime it rained. I tried everything including cleaning sunroof drain to no avail. I waited until it was dry and traded in. That's my best advice
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:13 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:dont do this. The chance of it pouring back inside and on your interior is HIGH.
Bleach
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:15 am to idlewatcher
quote:This
The water drains on your sunroof get clogged up. It's a pretty easy fix (provided they are clogged and not compromised).
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:19 am to SeasonOfSam
There are holes at the bottom of the doors to allow water to drain. Sometimes they get clogged up and you need to clear them with a small tool (screwdriver or pick).
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:20 am to DLauw
so just run air compressor at low pressure and this should do the trick?
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:22 am to LSUvegasbombed
Go to a tire repair shop and get one of the techs to blow your drain holes out with high pressure air, should do the trick. There should be one on each side.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:24 am to Dontbearichard
I’m really interested to know, what year model Tahoes have water intrusion problems in the doors? The sunroof drain clogs make sense, but not the doors. I am looking at buying a low-mileage 2008 Yukon XL as an extra family car, but I definitely don’t want to be dealing with water leaks.
Oddly enough, I’ve always had a sunroof on my cars and the only one that ever leaked was a 2-year-old Chevy. *sigh*
Oddly enough, I’ve always had a sunroof on my cars and the only one that ever leaked was a 2-year-old Chevy. *sigh*
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:25 am to S1C EM
if you google it, anywhere from 2008 to 2015
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:28 am to LSUvegasbombed
So I’m probably screwed if I buy that Yukon. Damn.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:28 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:yep. or you can buy a can of compressed air. the straw will fit in the drain hole. test with water after. you should see water leaking under the vehicle if they're clear.
so just run air compressor at low pressure and this should do the trick?
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:31 am to S1C EM
quote:a lot of this has to do with the conditions you drive in. if you're using the vehicle in dusty areas- dirt roads, gravel roads, constructions sites, etc.
I’m really interested to know, what year model Tahoes have water intrusion problems in the doors?
it happens to all vehicles with sunroofs eventually. it's very common.
This post was edited on 1/30/19 at 10:32 am
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:35 am to LSUvegasbombed
Had same problem with the last gen Tahoe. Both back doors filled up with water. Rear liftgate leaked from the top, too, as the weatherstripping came unglued. Bought a replacement, but was too lazy to change it, before dumping the truck onto a dealer.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:36 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:
tahoe
Third brake light is leaking more than likely for the headliner to be wet, check to make sure the drain holes in your door aren't clogged. I know you say it drains from the doors, but still could be something blocking it to drain like it is supposed to.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:38 am to DLauw
quote:
it happens to all vehicles with sunroofs eventually. it's very common.
The sunroof leak isn’t that big of a deal. I’m more interested to know about the doors.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:40 am to Perrydawg
quote:
Third brake light is leaking more than likely for the headliner to be wet
Check the boot around the wiring harness leading to that third brake light.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 10:40 am to LSUvegasbombed
Should have bought aToyota.
Posted on 1/30/19 at 2:32 pm to DLauw
what if its real clogged... so i just went out there and did the one above driver side. I started spraying some duster in there and a leaf found its way to the opening
i tried the other side and water just shot out
i tried the other side and water just shot out
This post was edited on 1/30/19 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 1/30/19 at 2:39 pm to idlewatcher
quote:
I know what's wrong (more than likely). The water drains on your sunroof get clogged up. It's a pretty easy fix (provided they are clogged and not compromised). This has fixed two of my family's cars.
They don't try to stop the water from getting into the sunroof anymore. It drains thru various routes and probably impacted your door. A good body shop can fix it. You probably get leaves where you park.
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