July 6, 20214 yr Hi folks i have had my 2016 Forester since April and have to say on the whole I have absolutely loved it, beautiful car to drive and puts a smile on my face every day .Today slightly less so, there was a tremendous downpour this afternoon and when I got back to the car there were some drips on the floor, and damp areas around the visor on the right.I’m thinking maybe moonroof issue so can check at weekend and put some silicone on the seal, but would be good to hear if anyone else has had this issue, and if so what the solution is.The car is still under warranty but not sure it would cover this (it’s a standard RAC warranty ) thanks in advance ! Kate
July 6, 20214 yr Leaking sunroof on a reasonably new car is usually a blocked drainage pipe in my experience. I'm not sure where this will be on your car, but worth checking. It could be a rubber tube that comes out behind a wheel arch or something similar. Andy
July 6, 20214 yr 9 minutes ago, AndyLevorg said: Leaking sunroof on a reasonably new car is usually a blocked drainage pipe in my experience. I'm not sure where this will be on your car, but worth checking. It could be a rubber tube that comes out behind a wheel arch or something similar. Andy If it helps or is of interest, this is where the drain tubes exit on a Legacy, may be similar.
July 7, 20214 yr Author 9 hours ago, AndyLevorg said: Leaking sunroof on a reasonably new car is usually a blocked drainage pipe in my experience. I'm not sure where this will be on your car, but worth checking. It could be a rubber tube that comes out behind a wheel arch or something similar. Andy Hi Andy,thanks for that.Do you know where to find a diagram to loacate the pipe inlet ????Will have a general scout as well Kate
July 7, 20214 yr Author 9 hours ago, AndyLevorg said: If it helps or is of interest, this is where the drain tubes exit on a Legacy, may be similar. Ah brilliant,thanks !!!
July 8, 20214 yr On 7/7/2021 at 7:18 AM, Newfozzy said: Hi Andy,thanks for that.Do you know where to find a diagram to loacate the pipe inlet ????Will have a general scout as well Kate The drains on the Legacy are here but I think you may have to remove the headlining to reach them. May be worth having a poke round with a bit of stiff wire.
July 23, 20214 yr A small brush on a stiff long nylon line that people use to clean aquarium power filter pipework is very useful tool and less likely to puncture any tube you are trying to clear
August 19, 20214 yr Author On 7/23/2021 at 12:17 PM, olliesgrandad said: A small brush on a stiff long nylon line that people use to clean aquarium power filter pipework is very useful tool and less likely to puncture any tube you are trying to clear This was a really good tip and it’s now not leaking , thanks very much!!
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