21st Jan 2008, 10:43

Well I never... how bad is this?! I've got a T Reg 3 door Clio Grande and I've got a leak on each side of roof - the front corners just next to the sun visors/ mirrors. Took up my mats from foot wells yesterday and yep, soggy floors. I've mopped it up with an old towel, soaked up the water from the roof and shoved cotton wool pads into door frame to soak it up a bit!

Was gonna go garage on friday to get it sorted, but sounds like there's no point! How annoying. I love my little Clio too - my first car : (

21st Jan 2008, 14:51

Yes you guessed it, Leaking sunroof causing floor space to fill up with rain water.Won't bother taking it to the garage sounds like problem cannot be repaired. Had this problem on a mini 25 years ago, I thought we landed men on the moon. I am annoyed that I got sucked in to buying a french car. Never again.

21st Jan 2008, 14:54

I am a other leaking clio sunroof owner. Does anyone how easy is it to replace the seal yourself. Am looking around scrap yards for one rather than get ripped off by dealers.

22nd Jan 2008, 03:25

Hi there. I have contacted Watchdog this morning asking for their assistance in sorting out this problem. I am adding the web page address so others can also inform them of this problem. Then hopefully they will be able to help us all to get this sorted once and for all.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/gotastory/

Use the address above to send watchdog details. The more of us that do, the more likely they will be able to help with this problem.

Good luck everyone.

23rd Jan 2008, 07:54

I too have a leaking sunroof on my 97 1.2 Clio Panache which has stopped my immobilizer from working - which means I can't start the car... you know the story. Renault garage said the only thing they would do would be to replace the whole sunroof unit at a cost of £700 (I only paid £600 for the whole car!!).

I think I am going to get it permanently sealed up, then either replace the immobilizer circuit when it has stopped being damp inside (around £100) or pay somebody to permanently remove the immobilizer feature (also costs around £100), and deal with the leaking "water features" that Renault are so keen on! Any suggestions or recommendations of things that I certainly shouldn't do or try?

I am going to get on the WATCHDOG case - so should everybody else on this thread - even if we don't get any form of financial benefit, it will stop others from having to go throught the problems that we have all gone through.

I wonder if brand new Renaults also will be developing this problem in around 10 years time...?! ITS ALL A CONSPIRACY!

23rd Jan 2008, 17:37

I too have the dreaded leaking sunroof on my 1998 1.4 RT. I have tried everything in the book. It seemed to be okay after I sealed it last week. Sold it on Tuesday and got it back from a very irate buyer today, after the rainstorms from last night. What could I do, tempted as I was to say tough you bought it. I had to give her money back.

I am mightily sick of Renault and will never buy another as long as I live. Someone suggested the only way is to remove the glass and weld a panel over it. Knowing my luck, it would probably still leak.

Another immoblizer bites the dust or should I say drowned.

Renault are as much use a chocolate fireguard. If they had improved their sunroofs over the years it would not be so bad, but it is affecting new cars as well and not just Clio's - SHAME ON YOU RENAULT.

26th Jan 2008, 15:50

The rear foot well 98 panache leak is a symptom of a badly fitted rear light lens either side. Took same off and cleaned rubber seal and refitted lens has not leaked again. However sunroof leaks. Have gaffer taped it up and it still leaks; will fit a new aerial, and see if this works. Otherwise will remove head cloth and then clean sun roof seal with temperature proof silicon and hope for the best.

27th Jan 2008, 11:07

After finding out that I'm not the only one that not only has a shower before work, but on the way to work, and on the way home from work, I have just sent an email to Watchdog too.

It would be nice if someone could look into this properly for us. For a fault that has affected so many people it would nice if Renault offered some kind of suggestion as to what to do, without charging us to fix problems they should have figured out at the designing stage.

28th Jan 2008, 11:30

The momentum is gathering - much like the water in my Clio - for a proper consumer action. I've just emailed Watchdog, even though my Duck tape is holding out for now.

Per ardua ad aqua my Clio chums.

Chris.

29th Jan 2008, 05:05

Hey guys.

You will not be shocked to here both myself and my girlfriend own T and W reg Clio's and both have the same problem. Mine is going to see a friend in his garage to see what he suggests, but from what I've read I'm not holding my breath. I will let you know how it goes...

Oh yeah I have also emailed watchdog.

6th Feb 2008, 16:51

I have a w reg Clio which lets in water, I don't know where from and don't know where to start looking. I have to roll up my trousers just to drive the car with the amount of water under my feet. The car is starting to go moldy and its impossible to dry out in this weather, with two little kiddies I hate even sitting in this car. Can't the sell the car, the moment it rains they would just bring it straight back. Does anyone have the answer or is it just a lost cause.

7th Feb 2008, 10:00

My R reg Clio has exactly the same problems. First of all it was leaking from the light/aeriel which caused problems with the immobiliser and chucking water all over me. That seems to have stopped (touch wood) - a good, if temporary, solution to problems with the immobiliser/central locking is to take off the panel by the light and dry it out with a hairdryer. That usually makes it start working again, in my case anyway.

But I have the other problem now, water in the passenger footwell. I recently came back from 2 months' holiday to find my poor car's upholstery covered in mould!! I've cleaned it up, but it still smells of damp and as I'm in Wales the chances of avoiding rain are in the minus figures. I'm going to speak to my mechanic to see what he suggests, but not holding out much hope. I'm about to email Watchdog too... you never know.