Ok, wind deflector out checked the groove, wet and the seal on the deflector was tarnished for about 2” from each end where dirt & water had got in (probably thru capillary action), cleaned it all ready for sealing but while using a torch from behind the headliner, spotted the other holes under the small leaf spring either side, so whipped them out too. I managed to put tape over the those from underneath, as well the 4-5” of the wind deflector seal trough, to stop the sealant just squeezing out onto the headliner when I put the deflector back in. So put in a MMI or depth under the 2 leaf springs then replaced them, checked the tape was still holding and added a little more sealant to the front end which holds the leaf spring in place. Put around 2mm depth of sealant in the deflector seal trough for the length I’d taped up, then put the deflector back in before the sealant had set. I used a small piece of wood as a drift & a soft mallet to ensure the seal was pushed all the way in, (its plastic , so I didn’t use much force!) That was 2 days ago, so far, so good. No sign of water ingress into the car. However, I do have an airbag fault light, probably from removing the A pillar trim, hope that will just reset when I can get to my local Audi specialist!
@AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWize
3 ай бұрын
Did this work? Have the same issue and I would prefer to keep the deflector.
@davefaulkner7404
6 ай бұрын
Got the same problem, no idea why it started, I’ve already checked the other possibles for water ingress into the footwells before I realised it’s coming from the sunroof, checked the drains were clear, etc, spent 4 hours today figuring out how to release the headliner, (loads of C5 vids, couldn’t find 1 for the C7!) then found this video. That wind deflector is coming out tomorrow! Will report back asap
@kilner79
6 ай бұрын
Give it a try also once you close the roof if you silicone the groove just tape round the sunroof seal should prevent water from going in until the silicone drys best of luck
@seancorrigan8293
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this mate. Been having the same issue in my car just over a year, tried captain tolleys etc with no luck. Will give this a bash. Thanks for posting 👍🏻
@Dalleerhomo
5 ай бұрын
Tested and the wind deflector seal seems to be the problem. Had the issue for ½ a year. I just did like you and took the wind deflector out and poured in silicone all the way around. Really hope it works..
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
Give us an update if it fixed it or not cheers and good luck
@Dalleerhomo
5 ай бұрын
Almost a week later with a lot of rain and not a single drop of water inside 🙂
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
@@Dalleerhomo good stuff :) hopefully be able to enjoy the car now
@mcmotors100
5 ай бұрын
Great fix. Could you please give me a link to the stuff you used.
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
I can't find the stuff I used sorry but tiger seal should do the trick just make sure to clean inside the channel with isopropyl alcohol and make as clean as possible get all of the old product off and it should be a permanent fix
@truckermal
6 ай бұрын
Must try this mine is leaking badly, tried that captain tolleys and it just flowed back into the car.
@kilner79
6 ай бұрын
give it a try and comment if it works rather have some silicone there than my car stinking of damp on teh inside
@truckermal
6 ай бұрын
Would Tiger Seal be good enough?
@gemalmohamed7036
5 ай бұрын
If you block either of the front drain holes will the water come through where the spring is that holds the deflector thing
@truckermal
6 ай бұрын
Done this earlier in the week and had really heavy rain last night! Carpets are bone dry this morning...
@kilner79
6 ай бұрын
Good job looking good for you 👍
@jonathancleary8972
5 ай бұрын
My heart has been broke with this issue. My mechanic has tried so much and was suggesting the windscreen replaced! Gonna give this a try tomorrow if the rain holds off Is it just the two small hex screws holding the wind deflector on?
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
nothing holds it in that needs screwing out is just the seal at the front with the fabric bonded in so pull the rubber seal up then on the side it just 2 plastic pins that pop thru a hole and then thers a spring on each side thats hooked in once you clean it all nice and you have sealed up the gap shut the roof and then go round all the seal with some insulation tape all way round and across the middle this will stop water entering untill the seal has dried hope this helped a little and wish you good look
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
also make sure to 100% clean the gap and i would probably use some black tiger seal for a perminant fix
@arnasm000
6 ай бұрын
So you can put silicone maybe around the groove without remowing wind deflector?
@kilner79
6 ай бұрын
Would not recommend that as will be a mess and will fail very fast
@rossquick05
5 ай бұрын
Hey good vid, can you take wind deflector out from above? And also can you put it back on or is it best to leave deflector off
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
yes comes out from above open the roof and then make sure to pull on the rubber seal at the botom do NOT pull on the fabric as you will destroy it for if you ever need to use it again then its a simple clip on both side and release the springs and all comes off
@rossquick05
5 ай бұрын
@@kilner79 great I’m going to seal it up at the weekend. I didn’t really want a pano roof but was the a6 avant avalible to me at quick notice. I’m not likely to open it ever as prefer aircon. Thanks for the video
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
@@rossquick05 np please get back in touch and let us all know if it works or not
@liamdunfey
6 ай бұрын
Currently having the same issue on my A6, strange thing is tho taping the roof up i have stopped the leak on the passenger side but somehow, im still getting water in on the drive side just where the A pillar trim meets the headliner. Its driving me mad!
@kilner79
6 ай бұрын
all i can say is try this
@davefaulkner7404
6 ай бұрын
I’ve managed to get the wind deflector off between rain showers, it looks like there was some wetting in both corners, so looking as if it could be the culprit. The silicon should arrive tomorrow, then I just need to some dry weather!
@davefaulkner7404
6 ай бұрын
My drive is on a slope, nose down, water gets in, nose up, it doesn’t, so also means rain is getting past the upper seals too. Wondering if it’s worth getting them replaced by a body shop? Thoughts?
@hyder00
5 ай бұрын
Whats the name of the sealent or glue you guys are using? Becase ive tried 2diff ones ans it keeps coming off
@truckermal
5 ай бұрын
I used Tiger seal and it has worked.
@gemalmohamed7036
5 ай бұрын
How’s this holding on now?
@bobsy852
6 ай бұрын
Does this prevent you putting the wind deflector back in?
@gemalmohamed7036
5 ай бұрын
Did you figure this out?
@davefaulkner7404
3 ай бұрын
No, just put it back in almost immediately after applying the mastic/sealant, once that starts to set, you simply won’t get the deflector back in.
@gemalmohamed7036
3 ай бұрын
@@davefaulkner7404I have done that and after weeks of heavy rain the water started to get the headliner wet again, seems likes it’s still escaping between the tiger seal I used, problem is I’ve put the deflect back in and now there’s no way of taking it off again, any advice of what I can do?
@davefaulkner7404
3 ай бұрын
@@gemalmohamed7036 did you seal the 2 holes under each leaf spring? (1 leaf spring either side, just behind the wind deflector seal outer corners.).
@orvilleparrish4969
6 ай бұрын
💕 'promo sm'
@truckermal
5 ай бұрын
Hey Buddy have you PayPal or Revolut as i want to send you some Beer tokens for this. You have saved them thousands.... Thanks again.
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
Lol really well thanks a lot I don't do this for wanting anything but if your serious here's my paypal Kilner79@hotmail.com thanks a bunch and hope the fix really has helped you
@truckermal
5 ай бұрын
@kilner79 Done earlier thanks again I hope more lad's approach your Video!
@kilner79
5 ай бұрын
@truckermal WOW OMG that's not a pint that's a meal out for the entire family lol can't thank you enough for the kind gesture 😊
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