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Leaking
- Thread starter Jonissan
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Sunroof seems a popular problem, plenty of threads on here. One of the reasons I chose a non sunroof model , the drain channels can be cleaned out though
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yep me too, never liked sunroofs
Bit sad to discover that my new (to me) e51 leaks
Now taking bets on whether it's the sunroof or the window seal
if you'll excuse me I'm off to sulk
Currently got the same problem buddy. Heres my thread if it helps, just taken some new pictures to help me and others on the forum:
https://elgrandoc.uk/forum/threads/jez-silver-and-may-white-2003-2002-e51-rider-autech.6642/page-23
The moon roof is great when its not leaking especially with a rear camper conversion looking at the stars whilst lying in bed! lol
Mine has not leaked since I bought mine in 2016 so it has done pretty well without any regular maintenance, just bl**dy annoying to fix! lol
Where is it leaking?Bit sad to discover that my new (to me) e51 leaks
Now taking bets on whether it's the sunroof or the window seal
if you'll excuse me I'm off to sulk
Where did you get it from, as if it's new-to-you, might have been given a warranty?
Thanks that'll be well useful when I come to fix it
Private sale sadly. It's leaking down the side into the little compartment in the o/s floor of the boot. The headlining is damp too so I'm pretty confident that it's the sunroof
Sorry to hear that. Makes you wonder if the seller knew this exactly and palmed it off to get rid.
How did you suss out it was leaking into the little compartment? Did you see a water trail on plastic or something, as it's maybe not something you'd open 'just like that'? Maybe you saw the damp headliner first, so then had a fish about?
It's crossed my mind that he knew but I guess it doesn't matter now
In answer to your question, the carpet on the lid of the compartment was wet when I went to put something in the boot earlier
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Whilst the weather is sh17e - just gaffer tape the sun roof/s from the outside and take the connectors out of the switch/s.It's crossed my mind that he knew but I guess it doesn't matter now
In answer to your question, the carpet on the lid of the compartment was wet when I went to put something in the boot earlier
Tape comes in many colours so wont look too shabby on the roof.
Better still clear tape.
Then when the weather bucks up fix it properly.
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I have gone down the duct tape route, after a couple of damp patches and some more liberal application of tape, it seems to be pretty dry! For the first time in 2 years I didn't need the bucket this week, so pretty happy!!
Total nightmare though when he only bought it on Monday.
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Better than driving around in a fish tank.
Thing is, and not meaning to sound negative, if it isn't a 'simple' thing like a quick air line blast or other method which clears the drains and sorts it, by many accounts on this forum, it's then a total rabbit hole to trace, with varying amounts of success or otherwise.
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My way is a definite fix.
Hope you get it sorted.
In answer to your question, the carpet on the lid of the compartment was wet when I went to put something in the boot earlier
Thanks for pinpointing the location and symptoms.
I'd never checked there myself and with a pounding heart (seriously!) I just went out and checked in there, and the vertical side compartment right by it, and thankfully mine were bone dry. Still, I'd never have thought of checking there if it wasn't for your info. Cheers and best wishes.
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Sorry to hear of your leak. I have a thread here about my experience.
https://forum.elgrandoc.uk/threads/wet-seat-belt.38824/
https://forum.elgrandoc.uk/threads/wet-seat-belt.38824/
