leaky sun roof

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blackbeauty00
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leaky sun roof

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I have a 2000 bonneville ssei with a leaky sun roof and it just happened today, when it was raining and while i was working. i was wondering if theres a way it can be fixed cause i need to fix it this weekend. Its leaking right above the drivers seat, the sun shade was went too. Its not terrible yet, but i want it fixed before it gets worse. And I also have to the fabic on my sun shade too.

any help or direction will be greatly appreciated.
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Re: leaky sun roof

Post by PLAGUE PHANTOM »

Driver side drain plug is probably cracked and is letting water leak through your headliner and visor. It will require the removal of the headliner and board. I would go ahead and replace all 4. If one is shot they will all eventually leak.
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Re: leaky sun roof

Post by candimann31 »

it could be the drain line is clogged up behind the wheelwell there is a little nipple it gets clogged up with sand dirt ect from the drain line and it could backing up and leaking like my ssei did i would try checking that first since it a lot easier to pop off the plastic well than dropping the headliner just a thought good luck!
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Post by lunchboxx »

Some more info on the wheel well drains...

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Re: leaky sun roof

Post by myfirstbonnie »

Check for plugged drains or disconnected drains. Here is a good write up for them: http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... f68cba814e

I suggest you drop the headliner and inspect all the drains and the frame.
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