2001 Honda Accord Moonroof leaks

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gophersrule - 28 Jul 2004 14:18 GMT

Is it true that it is ok for some rain water to come through the moonroof
while it is closed. The honda dealer is telling me that it is ok and the
is what the drainage holes are for.

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R Thompson - 28 Jul 2004 15:39 GMT

> Is it true that it is ok for some rain water to come through the moonroof
> while it is closed. The honda dealer is telling me that it is ok and the
> is what the drainage holes are for.

Into the passenger compartment? No! Either the seals are shot or the drains
are plugged up allowing the water to find an alternate path. If I remember
correctly, the moonroof drains back to the rear bumber area, just above the
body/bumper line.

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motsco_ _ - 28 Jul 2004 17:03 GMT

> Is it true that it is ok for some rain water to come through the moonroof
> while it is closed. The honda dealer is telling me that it is ok and the
> is what the drainage holes are for.

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Get a piece of hose and try blowing air through all the drains. Then try
water. Use your mouth, not a high-pressure hose. You'll see which is
blocked. Try a Google Groups search for better answers . . .

'Curly'

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slider - 28 Jul 2004 17:26 GMT

I just bought a 2001 accord with moon roof.I noticed after a rain the back
seat floor(driver's side)is wet in an area about 6 inches by 2 inches
wide.There is no wet area around it though...seems odd.
Could that be the moon roof leaking?
thx

> > Is it true that it is ok for some rain water to come through the moonroof
> > while it is closed. The honda dealer is telling me that it is ok and the
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> 'Curly'

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Brian Smith - 28 Jul 2004 19:20 GMT

> I just bought a 2001 accord with moon roof.I noticed after a rain the back
> seat floor(driver's side)is wet in an area about 6 inches by 2 inches
> wide.There is no wet area around it though...seems odd.
> Could that be the moon roof leaking?

You should see some water stains, on the roof liner around the opening.

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Ed - 02 Aug 2004 04:16 GMT

> I just bought a 2001 accord with moon roof.I noticed after a rain the
> back seat floor(driver's side)is wet in an area about 6 inches by 2
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>> 'Curly'

I had the exact same symptoms on a new 2001 Accord.
Dealer fixed it under warranty. Said a drain hose was not attached.

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gophersrule - 28 Jul 2004 17:25 GMT

The water does not come into the compartment, the water does go down the
drain valves, but is it normal for water to be coming in at all. I
thought the drain valves were precautionary.
Thanks

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Jim James - 30 Jul 2004 00:13 GMT

Yes its normal,mine gets water in there if its raining hard, or if I'm
driving in rain

> The water does not come into the compartment, the water does go down the
> drain valves, but is it normal for water to be coming in at all. I
> thought the drain valves were precautionary.
> Thanks

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Frank - 28 Jul 2004 18:57 GMT

You mean inside the car? If so, no. Not normal at all.

However, if you mean inside the "groove" that surrounds the
moonroof, then it is ok.

I just went and checked on my RSX (not a civic, but..) and it
rained all night here. There was no water in the groove. However,
I did notice drainage holes. Hence, I think that these are in
case any water comes in there.

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> Is it true that it is ok for some rain water to come through the moonroof
> while it is closed. The honda dealer is telling me that it is ok and the
> is what the drainage holes are for.

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Andrey Tarasevich - 30 Jul 2004 01:06 GMT

> Is it true that it is ok for some rain water to come through the moonroof
> while it is closed. The honda dealer is telling me that it is ok and the
> is what the drainage holes are for.

You mean water comes through the rubber seal around the hatch? That's
perfectly normal. It is not supposed to be watertight. This water will
be collected by pans under the hatch and then directed to drainage tubes
hidden in the pillars. These pans are actually the main reason why
moonroofs take up so much headroom.

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