Leaky Sunroof??
10-30-2001, 01:39 PM
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Leaky Sunroof??
I have the sunroof with the deflector installed. I had the car parked on a hill, slanting to the left. When I went to the car after about four hours of rain, the headliner was soaked on the driver's side! I don't see any moisture directly surrounding the moonroof, it is all at the top of the A pillar. This confuses things more.
Does anyone have any experience with moisture entering the car through the doors or Moonroof?
Matt
Does anyone have any experience with moisture entering the car through the doors or Moonroof?
Matt
10-30-2001, 01:59 PM
#3
hmmm
the sunroof has a drain channel.. make sure it is clear of obstructions. Our pathfinder, basically the same setup, had a gap in the sunroof when closed (at the back of the glass).. its VERY VERY easy to adjust yourself if its a fitment problem, if the dealer wont help you. I went to three dealers who told me it was supposed to be that way (or Nissan wouldnt have put a drain there) yet no other Pathfinder on their lot had a gap!!!! So I did some research and managed to adjust mine in under 5 mins!! I cant believe the dealers ran me around for HOURS on this. typical.
I would almost expect the windshield glass to be leaking over the sunroof (assuming the drains are clear)
I would almost expect the windshield glass to be leaking over the sunroof (assuming the drains are clear)
12-27-2001, 07:33 AM
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Re: hmmm adjust sunroof
Originally posted by TimW
the sunroof has a drain channel.. make sure it is clear of obstructions. Our pathfinder, basically the same setup, had a gap in the sunroof when closed (at the back of the glass).. its VERY VERY easy to adjust yourself if its a fitment problem, if the dealer wont help you. I went to three dealers who told me it was supposed to be that way (or Nissan wouldnt have put a drain there) yet no other Pathfinder on their lot had a gap!!!! So I did some research and managed to adjust mine in under 5 mins!! I cant believe the dealers ran me around for HOURS on this. typical.
I would almost expect the windshield glass to be leaking over the sunroof (assuming the drains are clear)
the sunroof has a drain channel.. make sure it is clear of obstructions. Our pathfinder, basically the same setup, had a gap in the sunroof when closed (at the back of the glass).. its VERY VERY easy to adjust yourself if its a fitment problem, if the dealer wont help you. I went to three dealers who told me it was supposed to be that way (or Nissan wouldnt have put a drain there) yet no other Pathfinder on their lot had a gap!!!! So I did some research and managed to adjust mine in under 5 mins!! I cant believe the dealers ran me around for HOURS on this. typical.
I would almost expect the windshield glass to be leaking over the sunroof (assuming the drains are clear)
12-27-2001, 11:04 PM
#6
well...
just on vacation... sorry for all the suspense...
You should take it to the dealer first. If they won't do it, you can easily see trim/covers on the right and left of the sunroof. After removing them (plastic screws, then pop them off), you will see 4 bolts for the sunroof.
you can loosen them and readjust easily. I would only do it myself in desparation tho. For one, if you happen to misadjust it, you could burn up the motor (closing too early). Second, you will have to be very careful tightening the bolts back, you can break the glass (from what I can tell). There are no torque settings that I could find.
Its really kinda easy, but has expensive reprocussions if done wrong. I think you could figure it out, but at least *try* to get the dealer to do it. It will only take the 5 mins. It should be a fix-while-u-wait thing.
You should take it to the dealer first. If they won't do it, you can easily see trim/covers on the right and left of the sunroof. After removing them (plastic screws, then pop them off), you will see 4 bolts for the sunroof.
you can loosen them and readjust easily. I would only do it myself in desparation tho. For one, if you happen to misadjust it, you could burn up the motor (closing too early). Second, you will have to be very careful tightening the bolts back, you can break the glass (from what I can tell). There are no torque settings that I could find.
Its really kinda easy, but has expensive reprocussions if done wrong. I think you could figure it out, but at least *try* to get the dealer to do it. It will only take the 5 mins. It should be a fix-while-u-wait thing.
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