Toyota Celica - Re. Sunroof Leak

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Sat 12 May 2018 20:04
Toyota Celica - Re. Sunroof Leak - celicatardis

Just bought a Toyota Celica 7th Gen, 190BHP, 2001. This was after my last Celica (99, 140BHP) failed MOT on emissions and had an engine fault with burning oil.

I checked everything as best I could, left no stone unturned before buying, but still I've managed to find an issue! I paid for the car, had it two days and now I've found that there's a leak.

Had quite a bit of rain today and discovered the leak when I felt a drip on my head. The rim of the sun roof on the interior was rather wet. So annoyed. Any ideas anyone?

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Sat 12 May 2018 20:31
Toyota Celica - Re. Sunroof Leak - bathtub tom

Depends on the type of sunroof.

Those that retract usually have a drain, often down the 'A' pillar.

Those that just tilt and can be lifted out depend on a rubber seal around the edge and after seventeen years.................................................................

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Tue 15 May 2018 13:49
Toyota Celica - Re. Sunroof Leak - Railroad.

As above. Back in the 1980s a lot of people had an aftermarket sunroof retrofitted to their car. This involved cutting the roof to install it. They were fine at first, but it wasn't long before gradually leaks would appear. Then they were a complete nuisance. Manufacturers starting fitting them at the factory. Almost all had a drain in each corner. It's more than likely the drains on yours are blocked. Use an air line and very gently blow down each of the drains. They do usually clear fairly easily.

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Thu 17 May 2018 17:05
Toyota Celica - Re. Sunroof Leak - yokel38

In each of the front corners, there are drain tubes to allow rainwater to drain away, I suspect these are full of crap allowing the water to gather in the roof.

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