As I Was Getting Out Of My Car Tonight I Noticed That The Light In The Back Didnt Come On As Usual So I Checked It Out And It Doesnt Work Anymore And Is Stained I Suspect From Water.....So I Decided To Check The Interior Lining Of My Car And I Found Most Of It Has Water Stains....Im Not Sure How Long This Has Been Happening But Ive Never Noticed Water Leaking Into My Car.....Could This Be Coming From The Sunroof, And If So Is It A Easy Or Cheap Fix????? I Checked The Black Rubber Lining Around Sunroof And It Doesnt Seem Worn, Am I Missing Something.....Someone Please Help
Thank You
(By The Way I Have A 95 J30) :help
J30 Sunroof Leak
-
carlos_knology
- Posts: 438
- Joined: Thu Jul 25, 2002 2:11 pm
- Car: 1995 Infiniti J30
- Contact:
CustomJ30, as the previous poster pointed out, there are four drain holes at each corner of the sunroof rail assembly. Unfortunately, you can only get to the front two corner drain holes.
The drain holes are connected to a rubber hose that runs down your A-pillar and out the car. Check for any blockage by pouring water into the corners (sunroof open, preferably with the car parked at a slight incline - nose of the car lower than the rear).
If the water drainage is slow or not draining at all, you found the culprit. A blast of air is a good idea. Be careful sticking anything down the drain tubes because they CAN come undone from the rail assembly. (Don't ask me how I know).
However, make sure you check the obvious (the light bulb that is no longer working). Maybe you just need a new light bulb. I say that b/c I'm having a hard time picturing how water from the sunroof would ever get on top of that light or on the wiring. The wiring for the light runs below the sunroof rail assembly. If water was getting around that area (I doubt it), I'd expect you would have seen water coming in the car.
You also mentioned that you had visible water stains on the liner so it's possible but I'm still trying to picture how water could have gotten on the light (not saying it isnt, just doubtful). It's possible that your water stains were caused by the previous owner leaving the sunroof open or tilted as it rained (unless there's no previous owner).
In any case, if it isn't the light bulb, the damage has to be confined to the plastic assembly for the dome light. You could easily remove it. Take out the plastic clear lens exposing two screws. Once you have it out, you'll be able to see the back of it (where the connections are) and you could check for any corrosion or a loose wiring harness.
I recently had to repair the sunroof on my 95 J30 (broken cables) and got to see how it all works since I had to remove the headliner to get to the sunroof assembly.
Anyway, welcome to Nico. Check out my J30 webpage when you have a chance.
http://www.fuzzycats.com/j30.htm
Carlos
The drain holes are connected to a rubber hose that runs down your A-pillar and out the car. Check for any blockage by pouring water into the corners (sunroof open, preferably with the car parked at a slight incline - nose of the car lower than the rear).
If the water drainage is slow or not draining at all, you found the culprit. A blast of air is a good idea. Be careful sticking anything down the drain tubes because they CAN come undone from the rail assembly. (Don't ask me how I know).
However, make sure you check the obvious (the light bulb that is no longer working). Maybe you just need a new light bulb. I say that b/c I'm having a hard time picturing how water from the sunroof would ever get on top of that light or on the wiring. The wiring for the light runs below the sunroof rail assembly. If water was getting around that area (I doubt it), I'd expect you would have seen water coming in the car.
You also mentioned that you had visible water stains on the liner so it's possible but I'm still trying to picture how water could have gotten on the light (not saying it isnt, just doubtful). It's possible that your water stains were caused by the previous owner leaving the sunroof open or tilted as it rained (unless there's no previous owner).
In any case, if it isn't the light bulb, the damage has to be confined to the plastic assembly for the dome light. You could easily remove it. Take out the plastic clear lens exposing two screws. Once you have it out, you'll be able to see the back of it (where the connections are) and you could check for any corrosion or a loose wiring harness.
I recently had to repair the sunroof on my 95 J30 (broken cables) and got to see how it all works since I had to remove the headliner to get to the sunroof assembly.
Anyway, welcome to Nico. Check out my J30 webpage when you have a chance.
http://www.fuzzycats.com/j30.htm
Carlos
Earlier Today I Went To Check On The Sunroof And Possibly Try To Test Those Drain Holes But Unfortunately My Sunroof Decided That It Doesnt Want To Open All The Way.....It Only Opens Far Enough For Me To Stick 3 Fingers In There.....I Have No Idea What The Problem Could Be I Use The Sunroof Regularly And I Also Sprayed Some WD-40(Someone Suggested White Grease)Not To Long Ago.....Any Other Suggestions On What The Problem Could Be.....Id Really Appreciate It
Thank You
:help
Thank You
:help
Sunroof repair
There are several posts for the sunroof repair. I got my car discounted for the repair, which runs about $600 at the dealer. The kit was about $35. This was a nice kit for the $. The labor to fix the sunroof was really something. I don't think that the dealer makes much money on it.
If the cables are both working, try to lubricate the roof slides. Use WD-40 to break up the dried out grease. You can access the cables at the motor assembly, it comes out pretty easily. Go up into the place where the motor gear drives the cables. Force the WD-40 down the cable guides with the little straw. Use your finger to seal the straw into the cable guide and spray away. The center of the cable is a wick and it will take the WD-40 throughout the cable in time.
The WD-40 will not lubricate as long as the grease, and you will need to reapply every few months. But since the grease is terminal now there really is no loss.
If one of the cables breaks, you will need the kit. You can tell a broken cable by one side of the sunroof moving further than the other.
If the cables are both working, try to lubricate the roof slides. Use WD-40 to break up the dried out grease. You can access the cables at the motor assembly, it comes out pretty easily. Go up into the place where the motor gear drives the cables. Force the WD-40 down the cable guides with the little straw. Use your finger to seal the straw into the cable guide and spray away. The center of the cable is a wick and it will take the WD-40 throughout the cable in time.
The WD-40 will not lubricate as long as the grease, and you will need to reapply every few months. But since the grease is terminal now there really is no loss.
If one of the cables breaks, you will need the kit. You can tell a broken cable by one side of the sunroof moving further than the other.
.....Ill Make Sure To Check Out Everything You All Have Told Me