I used a wet and dry vacuum to such the muck out from the bottom, that way there is no danger of breaking anything.
I dont think a rod or pipe cleaner type thing will work as there are tight bends in the pipe.
Drainage ducts need cleaning Sir. Kerching!!
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the pipe cleaner comment was tongue in cheek
Found this on aliexpress - I don't recommend anyone use it.... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003238877152.html
I pour some hand hot soapy water down the four roof drains before and after winter, and check the run out under the car
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This issue is really bugging me as I really would like to spec the pano roof, not for the opening but for the light it lets in. If I have it but NEVER open the roof, can I safely assume the drains cannot become blocked, even if it's parked under trees?
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You could always PPF the entire roof covering the pano . Probably best to disable the roof mechanism - maybe a fuse you could remove … I’ll get my coat
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Must admit I was driving through London over the weekend at night with pano open - it was brilliant!!
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Just spec it. You will be fine....unless you regularly park under trees. Or if you do not fully close it...always check. Never had a problem with either of my Macans. I open the pano regularly on tilt and in the warmer months fully retracted.Old Chimer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:46 pm This issue is really bugging me as I really would like to spec the pano roof, not for the opening but for the light it lets in. If I have it but NEVER open the roof, can I safely assume the drains cannot become blocked, even if it's parked under trees?
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2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
2020 GTS in Sapphire Blue
(sold) 2017 SD in Rhodium Silver
Serious question from a non pano person.
How exactly does the water get in if the roof is closed?
How exactly does the water get in if the roof is closed?
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It doesn't when the car is new - assuming it's fitted properly - but over time the roof seals harden and start to let a bit of water in. Then, especially if it is left under a tree that exudes sap and pollen like my silver birch does, the channels get gummed up and blocked.Nelladrahcir wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:37 pm Serious question from a non pano person.
How exactly does the water get in if the roof is closed?
A bit of silicon lubricant applied autumn and spring should keep everything running smoothly.
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Seriously, that had already crossed my mind as an option.mueslibrown wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:16 pm You could always PPF the entire roof covering the pano . Probably best to disable the roof mechanism - maybe a fuse you could remove … I’ll get my coat
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That's the issue, I do (and have no choice but to due to TPO on the tree in question).SAC1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:35 pmJust spec it. You will be fine....unless you regularly park under trees.Old Chimer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:46 pm This issue is really bugging me as I really would like to spec the pano roof, not for the opening but for the light it lets in. If I have it but NEVER open the roof, can I safely assume the drains cannot become blocked, even if it's parked under trees?
'22 Macan S, GB, 14W/XL, AAS, PA/SV, ACC, LCA, PG, HF/RS, VFS, EETS, 75L, etc, etc.
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