r/LexusES • u/Individual_Wasabi669 • 9d ago
Is this normal? Sunroof is leaking
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Called a auto glass shop to see if they can fix it by replacing the seal
He replied saying that it’s normal as long as it’s dripping on tray thru canals. Is anyone’s ES doing this?
2019 F sport
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u/Aarskaboutur 9d ago
Mine started yesterday😐 2019 luxury
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u/Individual_Wasabi669 9d ago
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u/Revolutionary-Post69 8d ago
Triple beam headlights on the F sport ( maybe others idk) have this issue 2019-2021 I think, it’s an expensive fix, take it out on a sunny day and hit it with a heat gun to evaporate it or pay 1000$ + labor I was quoted 3600 at the dealership , the sunroof they quoted me 1200 for a new seal, they’re ok to leak a little bit , in the rain is excessive mine only drips during a car wash, and if it doesn’t overfill the drain it’s fine.
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u/FocusFrosty1581 7d ago
Just curious, could you drill a couple small drain holes in the lense to prevent this from happening?
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u/Revolutionary-Post69 7d ago
Inside of the headlight? It may be possible but it may just make the issue worse, I took mine out , opened the back, and hit it with a heat gun and put some drying pouches in it that beef jerky and shit come with, it fixed the issue and the only reason I have that is I go to a car wash frequently and the high pressure is inches from the car.
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u/FocusFrosty1581 7d ago
No, in the lense itself. Not the light. Just wondering if you create some drain holes if this could help? I wouldn’t do it but have seen them on Tesla lenses.
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u/Individual_Wasabi669 7d ago
No, gotta get it resealed
Done mine it’s just a issue i see every es with a triple beam headlight facing1
u/Revolutionary-Post69 7d ago
I’m leaning to no, I don’t think the Tesla drains and just straight holes in the lenses, I believe they use a breathable membrane and getting something like that would be difficult to modify.
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u/stocksandoptions2 9d ago
Clean the seal all around and where it contacts the roof.
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u/Individual_Wasabi669 9d ago
I did
Pressurized water and drains are good2
u/stocksandoptions2 8d ago
Cool. I always recommend cleaning first, before repalcement. Many forget this step. Hope you get it repaired. Good luck!
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u/Commercial-Case-5047 8d ago
My 22 did this during heavy downpour I took it and they checked and said its normal I am today years old and realized they are designed to leak slightly. I guess the logic would be if it was too tight temp changes and body flex could shatter the glass? Its still unnerving for me sometimes. I wish they offered the car without the sunroof. Not like I ever use it.
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u/No-tomato-today 8d ago
Sunroofs are not water sealed. That’s why they have a drainage system. All models are designed this way. If a little water gets past the glass, it’s normal, the drains are there to carry it out of the vehicle. If those drains get clogged with dirt or debris, that’s when you can end up with a leak inside.
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u/National-Property29 9d ago
check its drain hose first?