XC70 2003 Sunroof leak?

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

On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:08:20 -0500, "Gunner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>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
>
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.)

"Gunner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:zYqdnYUYCr_0pjbcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> 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
>
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.

Thank you

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

G

"L David Matheny" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Gunner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:zYqdnYUYCr_0pjbcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > 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
> >
> 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.
>
>

L David Matheny wrote:
> "Gunner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:zYqdnYUYCr_0pjbcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>>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
>>
>
> 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

"Max Patin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:VLusd.40061$(E-Mail Removed).. .
> L David Matheny wrote:
> > "Gunner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:zYqdnYUYCr_0pjbcRVn-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> >>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.
> >>
> > 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 tightly? 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
>
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.