Where is the sunroof drain hole located on the old Elantra?
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The sunroof drain hole on the old Elantra is located in front of the right-side door. Introduction to the air conditioning drain hole: The air conditioning drain hole is generally located under the co-driver's seat on the car's chassis. A hose is used to drain the water from the air conditioning system to the ground. The engine compartment drain hole is located on both sides of the windshield wiper, allowing rainwater to flow out through the drainage channels on either side of the compartment. The door drain holes are located at the bottom of the door panels, typically with two drain holes per door to prevent rainwater from accumulating if one gets blocked. The exhaust pipe drain hole is hidden beneath the car's chassis exhaust pipe, designed to drain condensation from the exhaust gases. Importance of car drain holes: Many car owners have experienced clogged drain holes in their vehicles. For example, hearing water sloshing inside the doors while driving or finding the car's carpet damp in severe cases—these issues are usually caused by blocked drain holes leading to poor drainage. In serious cases, it can even damage the vehicle's mechanical components and electrical circuits. Therefore, during seasons with frequent rain, it's essential to clean the drain holes promptly and avoid parking under trees or other locations prone to clogging the drain holes.
Having driven an old Elantra for over a decade, I know the sunroof drain holes like the back of my hand. This car has four drain holes, all tucked along both sides of the sunroof rails—the front two are at the roof corners above the windshield, and the rear two near the rear window. Lifting the sunroof cover reveals coin-sized black rubber grommets. I often use a thin wire to clear them from the wheel arch side, where the drain tubes actually exit. Parked under trees in summer, fruit droppings clogged the drains twice, turning the cabin into a fishpond. Now, I lift the sunshade monthly to check the grommets and pour water to test flow. Never use a pressure washer for cleaning—aged rubber tube joints may leak. A bicycle pump hose blowout works best.
