Gti Moon Roof Leak

Lift the back of the sunroof up and then clean and apply the 303 to the back edge where there is a rubber seal.

Gti moon roof leak.

The tape dries to form a protective waterproof barrier. Apply black liquid electrical tape to the seal. In september 2016 vw issued a 2015 2017 golf and the golf gti tsb providing dealers with a panoramic sunroof inspection and repair procedure in the event of a water leak. After a storm i would find the passenger floorboard to be soaked even to the back seat.

Let it dry following the liquid tape manufacturer s directions. I struggle to find the problem i. I guess the rubber membrane they used was getting micro cracks in it and causing leaks. I had a rain leak in my 2003 gti.

Anyone with a sunroof should be performing this maintenance on a. Not sure if this is just for 2017 gti or all mk7s though. I brought my gti into my local vw service shop this morning due to a leaky sunroof and they just called back saying vw just released a recall on part of the drain channels. Repairing a leaking sunroof is a straightforward procedure that can prevent condensation or liquid from damaging your vehicle s interior and upholstery.

Keeping these clean will prevent leaks and water damage and ensure rainwater is properly drained from the car. It will take 30 seconds and will be silent for months. Press the tape down around the seal. Brush a thick layer of the liquid electrical tape on making sure it covers cover any visible wear.

A vw sunroof class action lawsuit alleges california customers must cope with leaking sunroofs that cause water damage to carpets audio systems electronics and multiple parts of the interiors. If you see your vehicle s sunroof leaking it is important to take action quickly to avoid lasting water damage to the inside of your car.