2005 Durango sunroof drain tubes
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2005 Durango sunroof drain tubes
Over the years we have had the dealer "blow out" the drain tubes from the sunroof of our 05 Durango Limited several times when we noticed dampness in the driver's floor mat.
I fear the last time they really blew out the lines- meaning they have possibly ruptured the one going down the driver's side door post. We are getting a lot of water even when it doesn't rain much. It has progressed from a "wet spot" to a flooded floor.
Yesterday I searched DF and found several threads about troubleshooting this problem, but sadly today the search function doesn't seem to be working, as I get "No results found..." when searching for something I am sure should give some results, like "leak" or "sunroof".
I'd like to find the drain tube's exit so I can see if water flows out it when I pour water down the drain hole in the sunroof track. If not, the next step is pulling the post and headliner to check the tubing.
There was one mention that the drain tube exits "below the door hinge", but in looking at the area, I don't see anything other than a small opening in a plastic panel below the top hinge, and nothing below the bottom hinge.
Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where the drain tube ends, or perhaps a better troubleshooting routine? Many thanks in advance!
I fear the last time they really blew out the lines- meaning they have possibly ruptured the one going down the driver's side door post. We are getting a lot of water even when it doesn't rain much. It has progressed from a "wet spot" to a flooded floor.
Yesterday I searched DF and found several threads about troubleshooting this problem, but sadly today the search function doesn't seem to be working, as I get "No results found..." when searching for something I am sure should give some results, like "leak" or "sunroof".
I'd like to find the drain tube's exit so I can see if water flows out it when I pour water down the drain hole in the sunroof track. If not, the next step is pulling the post and headliner to check the tubing.
There was one mention that the drain tube exits "below the door hinge", but in looking at the area, I don't see anything other than a small opening in a plastic panel below the top hinge, and nothing below the bottom hinge.
Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where the drain tube ends, or perhaps a better troubleshooting routine? Many thanks in advance!
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I am having the same problem with my 05 Durango when I noticed dampness by the front drivers carpet. This passed weekend after a heavy rain it was the worst ever.
I found this on http://www.ehow.com/how_4508355_serv...e-durango.html
It says there two drain holes in the front and two in the back.
I had a mechanic look at it and he said it required disassembly of the drivers side pillar. He was going to charge $200 to do it (while he has the car to do some other body work). I think I will try the compressed air first. It seems silly to have to disassembly the whole left pillar to clear the plug. Hopefully that is all it is.
Please let me know how you solve your problem.
Thanks,
Frank
I found this on http://www.ehow.com/how_4508355_serv...e-durango.html
It says there two drain holes in the front and two in the back.
I had a mechanic look at it and he said it required disassembly of the drivers side pillar. He was going to charge $200 to do it (while he has the car to do some other body work). I think I will try the compressed air first. It seems silly to have to disassembly the whole left pillar to clear the plug. Hopefully that is all it is.
Please let me know how you solve your problem.
Thanks,
Frank
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This is from a 2005 service manual:
2. Repair as necessary.
Actually,
Here is the entire sunroof section from the service manual, everything you need to know:
http://home.comcast.net/~ejharris/du...sm-sunroof.pdf
WATER DRAINAGE AND WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS
The sliding glass panel is designed to seal water entry with a snug fit between the roof and the seal. The fit can be
checked by inserting a business card or equivalent, between the roof and the seal. The piece of paper should have
some resistance when pulled out when the glass panel is in the closed position. The sunroof housing will drain off
a minimum amount of water. Excessive wind noise could result if the gap clearances are exceeded. The sunroof
glass panel may need to be adjusted. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS)
Adequate drainage is provided by a drain trough in the sunroof housing which encircles the sliding glass panel and
leads to drain hoses. If a wet headliner or other water leak complaints are encountered, before performing any
adjustments, first ensure that the drainage system is not plugged or disconnected. Use a pint container to pour
water into the sunroof housing drain trough. If water flow is restricted, use compressed air to blow out any material
plugging the drain system. Retest system again.
To further check for a disconnected drain hose:
Note: Care must be taken not to fold or kink the headliner upon removal.
1. Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof housing drain tubes. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
HEADLINER - REMOVAL)
The sliding glass panel is designed to seal water entry with a snug fit between the roof and the seal. The fit can be
checked by inserting a business card or equivalent, between the roof and the seal. The piece of paper should have
some resistance when pulled out when the glass panel is in the closed position. The sunroof housing will drain off
a minimum amount of water. Excessive wind noise could result if the gap clearances are exceeded. The sunroof
glass panel may need to be adjusted. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS)
Adequate drainage is provided by a drain trough in the sunroof housing which encircles the sliding glass panel and
leads to drain hoses. If a wet headliner or other water leak complaints are encountered, before performing any
adjustments, first ensure that the drainage system is not plugged or disconnected. Use a pint container to pour
water into the sunroof housing drain trough. If water flow is restricted, use compressed air to blow out any material
plugging the drain system. Retest system again.
To further check for a disconnected drain hose:
Note: Care must be taken not to fold or kink the headliner upon removal.
1. Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to sunroof housing drain tubes. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
HEADLINER - REMOVAL)
2. Repair as necessary.
Actually,
Here is the entire sunroof section from the service manual, everything you need to know:
http://home.comcast.net/~ejharris/du...sm-sunroof.pdf
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Awesome, thanks. Since I don't own an air compressor, do I have any other options? Can I buy a can of compressed air? (Is that a stupid question?) or how much would a service station charge to blow out the drains?
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PokerMunkee, Thanks for posting the link to the sunroof section of the service manual. We had some very heavy rain last night and this morning I noticed the driverside headliner was wet. Looks like I will be pulling it down to blow out the drain tubes as soon as the weather dries up around here.
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Buy a can of Duster, the one with that long thin tube to blow air. Shove it down in the drain tubes and blow. The exit for the drain is right behind both front wheels in the wheel well. Keep it up or you will get significant electrical problems which i have now from my sunroof being clogged. It leaked into the cab down the passenger side headboard into the dash through the heater vent and now all my electrical is acting crazy.