12th Feb 2007, 10:23

Yet another member to the leaky roof club. I have a T-reg Clio I cannot tell where the leak is coming from, all I know is that in the morning after it has been raining, there is a puddle in the rear driver side footwell. I was going to try sealant on the sunroof, but the guys at halford said I wouldn't be able to open the sunroof in the summer... is this true!!

15th Feb 2007, 03:53

I have a 97 Clio with a leaking sunroof. After hours of investigation I have found the leak is not around the seal that the moving glass roof closes onto, but between the black frame of the sunroof where it fits into the car roof. The car roof appears to be made of plastic and is quite flexible and I guess this is why leaks occurs. I am considering using sealant between the black frame and the roof unless anybody has a better idea?

22nd Feb 2007, 16:31

I also have a Clio... it's a biarritz 1.2 1997/8 great little car, but (guess what???) has a leak in the sun roof... or aerial...or at least that's where I think it is coming from. looks to be a common problem. Get problems with condensation on particularly bad weather, but generally its not such a problem. The main problem is when turning corners I get a cold shower!!!

Have no idea how to solve...please, if you have any ideas, let me know. I'm tired of getting wet when I got a car partly to stay dry and warm in the winter!!!

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. :-)

Many thanks.

27th Feb 2007, 14:07

We have an R reg Clio panache which has developed a sunroof leak. Definitely not at the aerial. Leaks pints when it rains. I have taken off all the plastic around the immobiliser and winding handle to let the water out better. It looks like it may be coming from under the sunroof frame. Any sealant suggestions?

8th Mar 2007, 03:40

Hi, sorry the problem is not with the immobiliser, it's near the starter motor. Just squeeze the wires together and you're sorted, and the immobiliser will work. If it doesn't work, get that crap immobiliser turned off; it gave me a bloody hard time.

12th Apr 2007, 07:08

I also have a 98 Clio Biaritz with a leaky sunroof. The water leaked into the immobiliser and the circuit broke. Renault thought it was the aerial, took the car in to reseal the aerial and replace immobiliser circuit at cost of £130. They found out it was the sunroof, said they couldn't fix the seal and left it out in the rain all night so it broke again! They took it back in and replaced the unit again - also placing a plastic bag around the circuit to protect it. I then taped up the roof - doesn't look pretty, but has been working pretty well! If anyone knows where I can get the seal replaced in S. E London/Kent, please let me know!

19th Jun 2007, 04:22

Hi, I am also a member of the leaky Clio crew!! I have a Renault Clio Panache and recently it has been leaking from the roof, I thought it might have been coming from my aerial as water was dripping through my light which is directly under it. I sealed the aerial up, but it still leaked? Now it’s coming through the immobiliser and when it gets wet I cannot start my car. I now realise that it is coming through the sunroof as I can see the ‘outside’ through the gap. I have been told that you simply cannot re-seal the sunroof (not that it would make much difference according to the comments I have read!) and it will cost £200 - £500 replace the whole sunroof?... is this true? I know hardly anything about cars, but is there any other way to save my car without it costing that much? Please help!!

26th Jun 2007, 18:16

Hi I am also part of the leaky sunroof Clio Club!!!

Help!!

'97 Panache.

I get drenched whenever it rains and I would probably remain dryer if I walked in the rain!!

My car smells when I get in it and condensation forms on the windows !!

It will cost a fortune to fix and I really want to sell it. Any ideas??

30th Jun 2007, 12:39

Hi all. I have a 1992 K reg Renault Clio. I have a problem with my sun roof; it keeps on leaking and it's really doing my head in. I've tried sealant from Halfords; only cost £4.94, but every time it rains I am outside all the time sitting in my car looking for leaks. It's really annoying because it's starting to stain my seats. Anyone know how to solve this problem and make it stop for good please thank you.

5th Jul 2007, 09:37

I too have a Renault Clio, and every time it rains I get drenched; it drips and spits water all over me and the front seat passenger. The rear right footwell is about 2" deep in water also.

Tried everything - nothing works - Oh except driving with an umbrella open inside the car!

13th Jul 2007, 14:59

I run two Clio's, no problems with the 1998 model, but a leaking sun roof on the 2002 version; it seems the curse can strike any model of any year! Sealant kept out the rain for 3 weeks. I suppose that if I'm stupid enough to buy french cars I deserve all I get.

I'm told that it could be blocked drains (channels that run from the corners of the sun roof) ; that's my next job. Watch out for further postings.

Goodbye my WET Clio friends.

21st Jul 2007, 16:38

I have had an N reg clio from new; only 33,000 miles on the clock, but after the downpours of the winter, I noticed water coming out of the manual sun roof mechanism.

I sealed it around the area where the outer plastic frame meets the roof, and it seemed to work. Until the last week and the torrential downpours we have had. Well I turned a corner and got soaked. If it ever stops raining, the sealant gun will be out again.

24th Oct 2007, 01:16

You'll never guess the problem I got!!! 2 dr W REG RENAULT CLIO 1.2 drivers foot well is about an inch deep in water, have traced it to the sun roof eventually, but only by sitting inside it in a storm. lol. before I realised the fault I bought a Renault grand scenic (need room for kids) and just found water in the spare wheel compartment of that. *sniff* *sniff*.

26th Oct 2007, 04:32

Hi folks, I also had a leaky aireal thingy, after sealing round the top of the window-screen and aireal with just a silicone gun the leaks have now stopped :o) but I am having terrible trouble with my immobiliser!! I'm not sure if it's the key fob (Which sounds broken inside when you rattle it) or what, I have read other threads on here and it seems to be a common problem. How would I resolve this and what questions do I ask the garage to get it repaired.