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      08-10-2018, 06:45 AM   #1
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Leak through the overhead light

Has anyone had this issue? It's an E70 3.0 2010. Every time there is a hard rain or whenever I use the pressure washer at the car wash it leaks. Sometimes more than others. Is there a clogged drain somewhere or an open seal? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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Clogged front drain in your sunroof. Two run forward thru the A pillar and out in front of the door body structure between the front wheel and door frame. Two more run rearward out the upper hatch area.
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How would I even start to access that?!?
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Check the wheel wells; there should be a cap for access.
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Might also be an issue with the front windshield leaking. This happened on our last vehicle. We the same issue with water leaking from the top center console.

Do a soap test where you take soap on a wash mitt and you go all around the window and then you turn the heater blower on high defrost. Make sure the windows and the doors are all closed, and when you stand outside, you’ll see bubbles coming out.

Windshield soap test is from this site:
https://blog.nationwide.com/windshield-leaking/
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Might also be an issue with the front windshield leaking. This happened on our last vehicle. We the same issue with water leaking from the top center console.

Do a soap test where you take soap on a wash mitt and you go all around the window and then you turn the heater blower on high defrost. Make sure the windows and the doors are all closed, and when you stand outside, you’ll see bubbles coming out.

Windshield soap test is from this site:
https://blog.nationwide.com/windshield-leaking/
Windshield was replaced and as of know, fingers crossed, it has stopped... Maybe a seal issue.
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