Comments on: Guest How To: Replace Sunroof Drain Hose http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/ Reviews, opinions and rants on all things Volkswagen Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Michael Miller http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-2/#comment-255715 Michael Miller Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:52:48 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-255715 This technique worked like a charm for me. I have a 2002 Passat in which the front right sunroof drain hose had become disconnected. I followed the instruction exactly, fixed the problem and saved a lot of money. Thanks Mike This technique worked like a charm for me. I have a 2002 Passat in which the front right sunroof drain hose had become disconnected. I followed the instruction exactly, fixed the problem and saved a lot of money.

Thanks

Mike

]]> By: mandy http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-2/#comment-244866 mandy Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:31:45 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-244866 this info is HUGE! we have been trying to figure out how to fix this w/out going to the local dealer and getting charged beacoup bucks. hope to put this in motion this weekend; will send an update. now, if anyone has any suggestions for replacing a locked up a/c compressor without buying the WHOLE system would be wonderful. this info is HUGE! we have been trying to figure out how to fix this w/out going to the local dealer and getting charged beacoup bucks. hope to put this in motion this weekend; will send an update.
now, if anyone has any suggestions for replacing a locked up a/c compressor without buying the WHOLE system would be wonderful.

]]> By: K Hollis http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-2/#comment-239845 K Hollis Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:31:41 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-239845 WOW! My daughter got her 2000 GTI from her grandma. Great cute car, but started having leakage issues. Mechanic checked top drainage for obstruction and couldn't find issue. Kept sun roof closed when not being driven hoping for the best and was fine all summer (of course). This morning water gushing in as she left for school in a down-pour. Turned around and put into garage. Just saw your info. and checked it out. The drain was dripping very slowly after being in a garage all day and evening. Squeezed the drain nipple and out comes alot of water! Poured about 2 cups total through line, releasing the nipple as water comes through. Seems to have flushed the issue!! Will now check regularly. Oh yes, got a 'recall' notice and upon inquiring through several channels was told that my VIN was not included in this group!??! Thanks for great instructions. K WOW!
My daughter got her 2000 GTI from her grandma. Great cute car, but started having leakage issues. Mechanic checked top drainage for obstruction and couldn’t find issue. Kept sun roof closed when not being driven hoping for the best and was fine all summer (of course). This morning water gushing in as she left for school in a down-pour. Turned around and put into garage.
Just saw your info. and checked it out.
The drain was dripping very slowly after being in a garage all day and evening. Squeezed the drain nipple and out comes alot of water! Poured about 2 cups total through line, releasing the nipple as water comes through. Seems to have flushed the issue!! Will now check regularly.
Oh yes, got a ‘recall’ notice and upon inquiring through several channels was told that my VIN was not included in this group!??!
Thanks for great instructions.
K

]]> By: Linda R http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-2/#comment-224908 Linda R Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:34:38 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-224908 I also have the leaking floor issue, but has anyone had the leaking floor and the windows, sunroof, door locks and mirrors not working issu? Can this all be a result of the leaking sunroof drain? Can my non-working issues be a home fix also. Please help! Locked in Linda! I also have the leaking floor issue, but has anyone had the leaking floor and the windows, sunroof, door locks and mirrors not working issu? Can this all be a result of the leaking sunroof drain? Can my non-working issues be a home fix also.

Please help!

Locked in Linda!

]]> By: alan B http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-2/#comment-224452 alan B Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:55:30 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-224452 THANK YOU I SAVED ALOT OF TIME FINDING THIS THANK YOU I DID THIS AND LEAK WAS GONE THANK YOU
I SAVED ALOT OF TIME FINDING THIS THANK YOU I DID THIS AND LEAK WAS GONE

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]]> By: Sunroof leaking question - VW Forum :: Volkswagen Forum http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-219591 Sunroof leaking question - VW Forum :: Volkswagen Forum Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:41:07 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-219591 [...] Link here ya go. Ill let you know how long it takes me to do it when i do. __________________ Driving definitions: Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and Torque is how far you take the wall with you. [...] [...] Link here ya go. Ill let you know how long it takes me to do it when i do. __________________ Driving definitions: Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and Torque is how far you take the wall with you. [...]

]]> By: Buffy http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-219028 Buffy Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:46:52 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-219028 I fixed my drain by following your instructions and solved the problem for 2 years...but recently I notice some water again in the front seat...so when I received the recall notice last month I made an ment my VW dealer. I pulled out the tubing before I brought my car to the dealer and a bunch of trapped water loaded with muck came out,.... nonetheless I left my car in for the recall repairs and all they did was cut the nipple tips! That is what they mean by "modify" ??? I tried to explain that I thought the drain in my Jetta was faulty or torn because I get a lot of water in my car but they insisted that my drains were fine, even though there was water on my floor?? I was hesitant to explain that I had repaired it myself and that they didn't know what they were saying, but they said the recall did not involve opening the drains to check for damage...all they do is pour water down the hole and if it comes out it is fine and not disconnected....I couldn't win so i just came home and replaced my homemade tubing!! Any advice here? I fixed my drain by following your instructions and solved the problem for 2 years…but recently I notice some water again in the front seat…so when I received the recall notice last month I made an ment my VW dealer. I pulled out the tubing before I brought my car to the dealer and a bunch of trapped water loaded with muck came out,…. nonetheless I left my car in for the recall repairs and all they did was cut the nipple tips! That is what they mean by “modify” ??? I tried to explain that I thought the drain in my Jetta was faulty or torn because I get a lot of water in my car but they insisted that my drains were fine, even though there was water on my floor?? I was hesitant to explain that I had repaired it myself and that they didn’t know what they were saying, but they said the recall did not involve opening the drains to check for damage…all they do is pour water down the hole and if it comes out it is fine and not disconnected….I couldn’t win so i just came home and replaced my homemade tubing!! Any advice here?

]]> By: eric http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-218985 eric Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:28:27 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-218985 https://wateringresssettlement.com/ https://wateringresssettlement.com/

]]> By: eric http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-218984 eric Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:23:41 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-218984 http://www.topclassactions.com/open/642-volkswagen-audi-leaky-sunroof-class-action-lawsuit-settlement here is some info http://www.topclassactions.com/open/642-volkswagen-audi-leaky-sunroof-class-action-lawsuit-settlement

here is some info

]]> By: eric http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-218983 eric Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:21:30 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-218983 i have 2001 jetta received documents in the mail stating the repairs that are need and if i wanted to file a claim against Volkswagen Ag going to the dealer this week to have it repaired i have 2001 jetta received documents in the mail stating the repairs that are need and if i wanted to file a claim against Volkswagen Ag going to the dealer this week to have it repaired

]]> By: diane http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-218489 diane Fri, 28 May 2010 15:41:06 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-218489 I have to same problem with 2003 jetta gl . Front passenger side floor board gets wet when it rains. Smells really sour for weeks after the rain and stays with a vague sour smell all of the time. Probably molded now. I am thinking of replacing the carpet at the dealer but do not trust they can confirm the source of the leak with confidence before I replace carpet. Of course need to make sure of leak source before investing in carpet replacement. I will let you all know what I find. I have to same problem with 2003 jetta gl .
Front passenger side floor board gets wet when it rains. Smells really sour for weeks after the rain and stays with a vague sour smell all of the time. Probably molded now.
I am thinking of replacing the carpet at the dealer but do not trust they can confirm the source of the leak with confidence before I replace carpet. Of course need to make sure of leak source before investing in carpet replacement.
I will let you all know what I find.

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-215593 Dan Volkens Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:55:52 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-215593 Hey Ryan, sounds like it may not leak in the car, unless there's a build-up, but I wouldn't leave it that way for long. You don't want water running through your panels over time. Hey Ryan, sounds like it may not leak in the car, unless there’s a build-up, but I wouldn’t leave it that way for long. You don’t want water running through your panels over time.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-215267 Ryan Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:35:14 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-215267 Thanks for the website. I have a 2002 GTI. I cleaned all the drains, but the front driver hose was disconnected at the door, will it leak in the inside of the car if I leave it as-is? It's hard to see in there, but it appears to drain between the sheet metal. I poured water on it the sunroof, it drained outside between the sheet metal. Nothing appeared to come in. Another leak spot I found is around the seal for the hood release, you have to remove the wiper arms and plastic trim to get to it. I clauked around it. Thanks, Ryan Thanks for the website. I have a 2002 GTI. I cleaned all the drains, but the front driver hose was disconnected at the door, will it leak in the inside of the car if I leave it as-is? It’s hard to see in there, but it appears to drain between the sheet metal. I poured water on it the sunroof, it drained outside between the sheet metal. Nothing appeared to come in.

Another leak spot I found is around the seal for the hood release, you have to remove the wiper arms and plastic trim to get to it. I clauked around it.

Thanks, Ryan

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-214507 Dan Volkens Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:18:03 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-214507 Hey Robert, if you're in there changing one, it might not be bad to do all, but I think that'd be a pretty hefty job. I would go ahead with the passenger side front first, and see how that goes. If you have no problems with that one and the others seem to do fine as is after a while, then you're good to go. :) At least you'll have the knowledge of how to do the others if needed. Hey Robert, if you’re in there changing one, it might not be bad to do all, but I think that’d be a pretty hefty job. I would go ahead with the passenger side front first, and see how that goes. If you have no problems with that one and the others seem to do fine as is after a while, then you’re good to go. :) At least you’ll have the knowledge of how to do the others if needed.

]]> By: Robert http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-214277 Robert Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:42:13 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-214277 Hello Dan, It seems I have the same problem with the sunroof drain. I like and will try George's fix. I think the only drain I'm having a issue with is the passenger side front drain. My question is do you think I should use George's fix to all four drains, or just the passenger front? Thanks Hello Dan,

It seems I have the same problem with the sunroof drain. I like and will try George’s fix. I think the only drain I’m having a issue with is the passenger side front drain. My question is do you think I should use George’s fix to all four drains, or just the passenger front? Thanks

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-214235 Dan Volkens Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:22:57 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-214235 Beth, sounds like the BCM, or comfort module did get wet and could be causing those problems. Some other people are discussing the same thing on my <a href="http://www.volksbloggin.com/2007/07/31/keep-your-sunroof-drains-flowing-well/" rel="nofollow">How to Keep Your Sunroof Drains Flowing Well</a> post near the bottom of the comments. Beth, sounds like the BCM, or comfort module did get wet and could be causing those problems. Some other people are discussing the same thing on my How to Keep Your Sunroof Drains Flowing Well post near the bottom of the comments.

]]> By: Beth http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-214106 Beth Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:23:18 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-214106 umm ya...well even when I had the leak it would start running but then the next day it would stop. But as soon as we found out this was the problem it started and then now it isn't starting again...It has gotten worse before I could open my sunroof now I can't. I have taken a wet vac to the water that was in the drivers side both in front and in back of it...I have opened up and dried out that black box I'm not sure if it is my CPU or if it is my Comfort Module...I have no idea what a Comfort Module is though... umm ya…well even when I had the leak it would start running but then the next day it would stop. But as soon as we found out this was the problem it started and then now it isn’t starting again…It has gotten worse before I could open my sunroof now I can’t. I have taken a wet vac to the water that was in the drivers side both in front and in back of it…I have opened up and dried out that black box I’m not sure if it is my CPU or if it is my Comfort Module…I have no idea what a Comfort Module is though…

]]> By: Dan Volkens http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-213943 Dan Volkens Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:39:30 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-213943 Wow Rick, nice solution to reattach the nipple. Let's see if someone has any more ideas they can help with. Beth, did the car stop starting after you had the water leak? Wow Rick, nice solution to reattach the nipple. Let’s see if someone has any more ideas they can help with.

Beth, did the car stop starting after you had the water leak?

]]> By: Beth http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/comment-page-1/#comment-213881 Beth Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:43:51 +0000 http://www.volksbloggin.com/2008/01/21/guest-how-to-replace-sunroof-drain-hose/#comment-213881 So this happened to my car and i fixed the clogs...but now my car still wont work(wont start, lights in car don't work, windows don't work including sunroof, but my head lights work) Help...I start my new jobs in like 3 days...(the car gods hate me) :( oh what is the quickest way to dry out my carpets? So this happened to my car and i fixed the clogs…but now my car still wont work(wont start, lights in car don’t work, windows don’t work including sunroof, but my head lights work) Help…I start my new jobs in like 3 days…(the car gods hate me) :( oh what is the quickest way to dry out my carpets?

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