What to Do If Water Enters Through an Unclosed Sunroof?

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StMatteo
07/30/25 8:10am
Here are the steps to handle water entering through an unclosed sunroof: 1. When you find water inside the car, do not power on the vehicle to avoid short circuits and potential burning. After opening all doors to drain most of the accumulated water, park the car under the sun to dry. If there is no sunlight, move the car to a shaded area and use dry towels or newspapers to absorb some of the moisture inside. 2. If water enters the cabin, the repair process mainly involves removing the accumulated water. There are several rubber seals at the bottom of the vehicle chassis; opening these seals allows the water inside the cabin to drain. However, since the floor mats inside the car are highly absorbent, they should be removed and placed in a spacious area to facilitate evaporation. 3. Once the weather clears, remove and dry cleanable interior items such as floor mats and seat covers first.
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