XC70 2003 Sunroof leak?

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Gunner - 29 Nov 2004 15:08 GMT

Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem with the 2003 XC70 Sunroof.
The car is still under warranty so I am sure the dealer will look at the
problem.
I am just trying to get an idea of whether the problem is common or unique.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

G

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Sandyon66XYZ@comcast.net - 30 Nov 2004 23:46 GMT

>Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem with the 2003 XC70 Sunroof.
>The car is still under warranty so I am sure the dealer will look at the
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>G

For the first time, mine leaked a little recently while at the car wash. I
immediately checked and found that it was not fully closed. (My wife is the
only one who opens it, so she had not closed it fully.)

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L David Matheny - 01 Dec 2004 05:37 GMT

> Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem with the 2003 XC70 Sunroof.
> The car is still under warranty so I am sure the dealer will look at the
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> G

The classic reason is clogged drain lines. They drain the gutter under
the sunroof gasket, which is not designed to seal tightly to the roof.

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Gunner - 01 Dec 2004 13:05 GMT

Thank you

Unfortunately I have no one else that I can blame.
I will check the drain lines.

G

> > Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem with the 2003 XC70 Sunroof.
> > The car is still under warranty so I am sure the dealer will look at the
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> The classic reason is clogged drain lines. They drain the gutter under
> the sunroof gasket, which is not designed to seal tightly to the roof.

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Max Patin - 05 Dec 2004 02:57 GMT

>>Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem with the 2003 XC70 Sunroof.
>>The car is still under warranty so I am sure the dealer will look at the
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> The classic reason is clogged drain lines. They drain the gutter under
> the sunroof gasket, which is not designed to seal tightly to the roof.

I've noticed that my 2001 S60 sunroof sounds like it 'opens' a bit once
I hit 60 mph and then closes again once I drop below 50 mph. (There is
literally a popping sound in both cases.) When 'open' it sounds like
the roof is partially open. Is this what you are referring to with
respect to 'not designed to seal tighly'? I know we're talking about a
different model, but thought perhaps it might be a common design.

I've not brought it in to be looked at, just researching it at this point.

Thanks.
Max

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L David Matheny - 05 Dec 2004 05:23 GMT

> >>Has anyone experienced a water leaking problem with the 2003
> >>XC70 Sunroof. The car is still under warranty so I am sure the
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> Thanks.
> Max

I was referring to the fact that most sunroofs are not designed to
form a watertight seal with the roof. They just fit tightly enough
to shed most water, and whatever leaks in at the edges is drained
by a gutter and drain lines that run down to the bottom of the car.

Maybe your sunroof has too much play (looseness) somewhere,
allowing it to lift a bit at higher speeds and then drop back when
you slow down. I have an 850, and it doesn't do anything like
what you describe. I doubt that your S60 should, either.

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