Leaky sunroof/aerial

  1. Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 killin,perthshire Posts: 1561 Audi a3 1.8sport,kawasaki zx9r c2,Yamaha R1 track
    #1
    I've done a search but I'm needing more advise to help me make a decision.

    There was some water coming from the interior light and immediately I thought of the aerial as I replaced that last year.

    But after removing the interior light and the trim that holds the sunroof winder it seems the water may be coming from the sunroof as well.

    Is it more than likely that the drain for the sunroof has blocked?as visually the seal looks good?

    Or do I seal the fucker?ive never used it and its main use will be track,but I'm thinking about resale if I do punt it

    As for the aerial I'll remove that,apply some sealant and refit.

    What's the best sealant to use,I'm not sure if I'll have any at work so I'll need to go buy some.

    Cheers
  2. Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Blackpool Posts: 12 1.2 16v clio, phs2 vtr
    #2
    Mine does the same only realised this morning
  3. Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI
    #3
    Buy some fablon from B&Q and stick it over the sunroof & onto the roof, job done.
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #4
    i recently had a windscreen leak and sealed it twice with silicone sealant. Water kept finding its way through it. Used tiger seal now and it did the trick fine
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Portsmouth Posts: 568 1992 MX-5 1.6 SE
    #5
    Did you put any sealent under the aerial? If you bolted it straight in that could be the problem!
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 268 saxo vtr
    #6
    This happened to my saxo last year. I noticed water on the headlining etc. The drains can get blocked. Also sometimes water collects in the corners by the drain holes.

    I took the whole sunroof out last year and built up the corners below the drain holes with silicone,so the water drains out properly and doesn't collect. then i put silicone on the black trim on the sunroof and placed it back on the car.

    Touch wood i have had no more leaks since.


    Hope this helps.
    there is a guide somewhere on this site.
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #7
    Could also be corroded metal under the sunroof seal.
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3593
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by wullvfr View Post
    But after removing the interior light and the trim that holds the sunroof winder
    Does this all just pop off in one piece or do you have to remove the winder and that first?
  9. Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 killin,perthshire Posts: 1561 Audi a3 1.8sport,kawasaki zx9r c2,Yamaha R1 track
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Muel View Post
    Does this all just pop off in one piece or do you have to remove the winder and that first?
    You have to remove the winder first and then the other small cover as these hide the three fixing screws for the trim.

    I'm now fairly confident the sunroof is ok and that its just the aerial which is leaking.

    I'll get some tiger seal and get that done.
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3593
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by wullvfr View Post
    You have to remove the winder first and then the other small cover as these hide the three fixing screws for the trim.
    Sound cheers for that!
  11. Newbie Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 10
    #11
    i accidently ripped mine off.... so after useing super glue to resecure the securing bolt..... i used silicon to stick it back to the car.... 2 birds 1 stone tada. im a legend lol
    (dont try this.... it started raining and i dident want a tidal wave in my car.)