Renault Clio sunroof leaking
Model Year: 2000
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Leaks & Noises
Renault Clio factory fitted sunroofs are very prone to leaking.
Here at CCS Windscreens Ltd, Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HD, we repair all types of sunroof's and have been specialising in this for more than 30 years.
On average we do 2-3 Renault Clio sunroofs a month.
They leak in the older shape Clio up to 1998 R/S registration and these are normally the electric operated sunroofs but they also leak in the newer model 1998-2005 which normally have the pop-up manual operated sunroof.
The reason being is that they are of poor original fitment.
In-between the framework of the sunroof and the rubber seal they only put in a foam seal as opposed to sealing it with a watertight silicone sealer.
This foam seal over a period of time disintegrates and then the water leaks through to the interior of the car.
Our technicians would remove the complete roof from the vehicle, allowing total cleaning of parts, priming respective areas and refitting using a lifetime sealant.
For a quote or to ask any questions please call on 01245 490590 or free phone 0800 770880.
Sometimes the rubber seal has also been badly damaged due to the foam seal not protecting it so you may need to replace this too. We keep in stock the older style rubber, but you would need to obtain the newer style from a Renault dealer.
But, most times we can just do the reseal without having to replace this.
Here at CCS Windscreens Ltd, Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HD, we repair all types of sunroof's and have been specialising in this for more than 30 years.
On average we do 2-3 Renault Clio sunroofs a month.
They leak in the older shape Clio up to 1998 R/S registration and these are normally the electric operated sunroofs but they also leak in the newer model 1998-2005 which normally have the pop-up manual operated sunroof.
The reason being is that they are of poor original fitment.
In-between the framework of the sunroof and the rubber seal they only put in a foam seal as opposed to sealing it with a watertight silicone sealer.
This foam seal over a period of time disintegrates and then the water leaks through to the interior of the car.
Our technicians would remove the complete roof from the vehicle, allowing total cleaning of parts, priming respective areas and refitting using a lifetime sealant.
For a quote or to ask any questions please call on 01245 490590 or free phone 0800 770880.
Sometimes the rubber seal has also been badly damaged due to the foam seal not protecting it so you may need to replace this too. We keep in stock the older style rubber, but you would need to obtain the newer style from a Renault dealer.
But, most times we can just do the reseal without having to replace this.
Posted: Jan 13, 2011 (13 years ago)
My Clio 1.5 dci 2005 ,had the clasic leaking sunroof problem ,we had the swiming pool under the left front seat.After looking on this site I found the fix ,posted by BETTA WINDSCREENS. I would just like to add that after removing the sunroof from the car ,take a little time and with a hex key tighten all the screws up around the sunroof, I found some to be half a turn lose( The 4 screw/bolts holding the locking catch were well lose) .Dont be shy with the sealent and I also put a good bit on the metal frame thats inside the roof ,this helps bond the frame and car roof. after I had put it all back together (about 2 hrs including tea breaks).I left it for the afternoon to set. The good thing now is not only dose it not leak but it no longer has the rattles and creaks that are so commom with clio sunroofs.
Posted Jun 27, 2011 (13 years ago)
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