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AUDI A3 sunroof drain repair. How to unclog the front and rear sunroof drains
This is a DIY that i believe ANYONE can tackle and save some money for other repairs (you know like your haldex, Water pump etc. If you have any questions please ask.
Here i clean the sunroof drains on my 2015 8V A3, this will work for the S3 and RS3 as well and honestly will be VERY similar for any modern/modernish. This should also work if you have a mk7 gti, alltrack etc. Honestly MK5/8P and newer pretty much the same.
If anyone needs the little white pipe tube cleaner please use the link below:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08F7TT8PY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=lasthumansgar-20&linkId=ea11c77d9a30c5a6f99daa38b91030b2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Thanks for watching!!
0:00 Intro
0:24 Front Drain Location/Overview/Operation
1:21 Rear Drain Location/Overview/Operation/cleaning
1:53 Tool for Rear Drains
2:26 THIS is how your drain should operate
3:13 how the drain is routed through your car
3:49 front sunroof drain cleaning
4:09 final thoughts
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @macauleyholmes6403
    @macauleyholmes6403 День тому

    Hi was this an original headlight off an a3/s3 Had dripped headlight ballast fail on me but made in china part isn’t convincing me

  • @paultaubert7954
    @paultaubert7954 5 днів тому

    Have a A3 8v and bought an A6 7c steering wheel. Buttons all the same but nothing works ,not even the horn or buttonligths. Any ideas?

  • @nclsv
    @nclsv 10 днів тому

    Impossible to 'just pop out' the little connector. It is one piece plastic.

  • @sul5501
    @sul5501 14 днів тому

    Mr beast 😂

  • @Dkcode
    @Dkcode 16 днів тому

    Thanks. One of the many things to put right after the careless asshole that fitted my windscreen broke.

  • @Shortkingjrr
    @Shortkingjrr 27 днів тому

    Wouldnt u get a fault code by taking them off. Edit: ohh.. but i get suspension fault but all are in tact. Fck..

    • @96ej
      @96ej 22 дні тому

      I never scanned it but I didn't have any lights on on the dash

  • @BrothaWithGunz
    @BrothaWithGunz Місяць тому

    You saved me 200 from this video. Thanks bro! messed up mine doing lowering springs.

  • @FloridaEuros
    @FloridaEuros Місяць тому

    2years to late but, you don’t have to remove the driveshaft, just remove the driveshaft mount from the trans at the front and move it over to the side. It comes out easily after that

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      Good looking out that'll definitely save someone some time. everywhere I looked said to remove the driveshaft

  • @dennisgyldstrand5800
    @dennisgyldstrand5800 Місяць тому

    Passat B8. 2018. Led light. It only ajust front left, right side just points down, don't move. Have you tryed that before?

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      Has the headlight ever been replaced? It's possible that has an aftermarket unit that doesn't have the Auto Adjusters but that seems unlikely It's possible the motor went bad, scan it with vcds and see if you can cycle the motors up and down. One of the adjusters could be broken Otherwise it's probably a wiring issue

  • @daravuong
    @daravuong Місяць тому

    Thanks so much for your very helpful video! Me and my Dad just fixed this exact issue following your video! At first the camera would only show up when hood was open but after it just stopped working. We found that 2 of my wires were snapped. Followed your guide and Thank God it works now on my 2015 Audi A3 ! Thank you Sir! 🔥💯👍🙏

  • @homicidalmustard7482
    @homicidalmustard7482 Місяць тому

    Did you have to disconnect the battery before fixing?

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      Yes because you're working with exposed wires and it would be very easy to create a short and cause more problems definitely disconnect the battery

  • @Jimmyisko0l
    @Jimmyisko0l Місяць тому

    Super long shot but what year is your car? I have a 2017 post facelift and I’m reading about getting a flat bottom and paddles as my car doesn’t have paddles. I’m getting mixed signals as far as it being plug and play or not. How did you decide which to buy and how can i tell if mine will be plug and play? Thanks in advance

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      Being a pre-facelift I have the bigger bumper car style airbag so I just bought a steering wheel that used the same airbag. I'm also decently Frugal so I shopped by price LOL Just buy a facelift s3, RS3 Etc steering wheel.

    • @Jimmyisko0l
      @Jimmyisko0l Місяць тому

      @@96ej thank you so much

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      @Jimmyisko0l for sure, hope that helps you

  • @DeadlyPancakes
    @DeadlyPancakes Місяць тому

    Oh wow. That's so simple I'm kind of upset I didn't think of it myself lol. Thanks!

  • @kainvandenheuvel4792
    @kainvandenheuvel4792 Місяць тому

    How dit you active your padle shifters ?

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      No activation needed it's truly Plug and Play

  • @Elansol
    @Elansol 2 місяці тому

    great video, wish more content creators were this quick and direct to the issue, thank you.

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      I find myself yelling "get to the point!" A lot 😄

  • @yuvwxyzabcdef7670
    @yuvwxyzabcdef7670 2 місяці тому

    After i install the new strut i cannot close the hatch, can anyone help me to fix this?

    • @96ej
      @96ej Місяць тому

      Are the struts faulty out of the box? That shouldn't happen

  • @atlantabenplasma3895
    @atlantabenplasma3895 2 місяці тому

    Good tip with the nut. Thanks!

    • @96ej
      @96ej 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the feedback, it truly made my day

  • @ezgirlitsni
    @ezgirlitsni 3 місяці тому

    i need help and it looks complicated af what wires do I fix or cut?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 2 місяці тому

      I only repaired the ones that were broken, getting to the wires was technically the hardest part making the splice was easy

    • @ezgirlitsni
      @ezgirlitsni 2 місяці тому

      @@96ej how do I know which ones are broken?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 2 місяці тому

      @ezgirlitsni if you have an A3 sedan it'll be in the same spot that I show in the video. You'll physically have to look at them.

  • @djiinnix
    @djiinnix 3 місяці тому

    Hello I just bought an a3 8v 2017 without the paddles on the steering wheel and I inquired at the dealers but they do not add this type of option so I searched a lot to find out if it was possible to install it and I came across your video if I understood correctly there is no need for coding or other to do just connect the right lines and it will work is that right? If this is the case thank you very much I am French and intend to try so thank you very much for the answer

    • @96ej
      @96ej 2 місяці тому

      Sorry about the delay in response, yeah for my car it was plug and play and it should be for yours as well

    • @djiinnix
      @djiinnix 2 місяці тому

      @ No problem the answers are there and that's what matters thank you very much it's cool

  • @simonegarozzo6302
    @simonegarozzo6302 3 місяці тому

    Any chances of finding a pdf of the changes?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 2 місяці тому

      No sir

  • @janiedonato1485
    @janiedonato1485 3 місяці тому

    That’s amazing!!! I have the same issue with my Audi Q7!!! Do you live in Florida?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 2 місяці тому

      I live a bit further north than florida, I can practically see Canada

  • @ouncy
    @ouncy 3 місяці тому

    Is that a 2.0l though? I'm trying to find out if they'll fit the 1.8tfsi too?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 3 місяці тому

      Same thing

  • @shakeiladams8274
    @shakeiladams8274 4 місяці тому

    This was a great video man! Thank you!

  • @superzenk5786
    @superzenk5786 4 місяці тому

    I know I’m finding this 4 years late. However, how did you find new center caps that fit? I’m trying to find some for my gli

    • @96ej
      @96ej 4 місяці тому

      I forgot I made this video LOL VW 7L6601149B are the OEM VW ones that fit

  • @luisfmoreno
    @luisfmoreno 4 місяці тому

    Can this be done to any S3? I’m ignorant in this matters

    • @96ej
      @96ej 4 місяці тому

      100% same same

    • @luisfmoreno
      @luisfmoreno 4 місяці тому

      @@96ej I would really love to know!

    • @96ej
      @96ej 4 місяці тому

      @@luisfmoreno it's the same process

  • @kevinmcgee2346
    @kevinmcgee2346 4 місяці тому

    Bro. You’re the man. Was able to get my camera working again. Saved me big time as I was thinking I needed to replace the camera unit. Sure enough I got in there and my wires were split. Can’t thank you enough for posting this.

    • @96ej
      @96ej 4 місяці тому

      That's awesome!

  • @benhurcisneros1537
    @benhurcisneros1537 5 місяців тому

    My whole shit fell off where do I find the mount

    • @96ej
      @96ej 4 місяці тому

      Your local auto glass repair shop should have the proper glue

  • @brianbell541
    @brianbell541 5 місяців тому

    My front one broke the plastic thing on the sensors snapped do u know if i can get a replacement the back one the bracket rusted away making a new one and I will replace both tie rods

    • @96ej
      @96ej 5 місяців тому

      I would just punch the part number for the front one into either Google or eBay, being that these cars are built on shared platforms hardly any of the parts are rare or too expensive. Sounds like a good plan

    • @hnody1212
      @hnody1212 5 місяців тому

      Bro I used cloth hanger. The metal one and tied it like it’s holding an engine lol. It worked but I wouldn’t recommend it, the car gets confused sometimes. Btw (Porsche Cayenne 2008)

  • @kingli4109
    @kingli4109 6 місяців тому

    I have a passat got into an accident and then i got the mssg and light for afs and the reverse camera is not working (the camera opens up but no images) also the car has since been repaired but the garage cant seem to find the solution. I want to identify if the accident is related to the afs issue before i can take the car to Volkswagen so that i can reclaim the cost from my insurance

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      If you got rear-ended I would imagine that you might have broken a wire in the trunk somewhere, or it put tension on the harness and caused a fault

    • @kingli4109
      @kingli4109 6 місяців тому

      @@96ej the shock was at the front left side I had the headlight broken, bumper lightly damaged, one radar detector broken and a bent front left wing. The AFS light came up a month after the shock for like a week it disappeared then reappeared and since it is permanent even with the repairs done, I asked the garage who did the repair and they have been playing blame game's that I have an electric problem but it did not exist before the accident and everything was functioning normal. Note we had rains during the period the car was waiting to be repaired

  • @fahirredzovic962
    @fahirredzovic962 6 місяців тому

    On my Mk7 1.4 Tsi, I have knocking on front right side (passenger side), when I start the engine - the same second I hear knock (tuc), on small bumps, on uneven road only on low speed 0-20km/h, on speed bump i hear the same sound. When I quickly release the clutch several times in reverse or forward I hear the same knocking. I went in several service who works only suspension, and they said me everyithing with suspension is ok. But knocking is still. Does it engine mount, or something else? Drive me crazy. How do I check this engine mount is it good or bad? Which symptoms your car has it?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      My engine was moving a lot on launches. So I upgraded two or more solid style mount. It's hard to say exactly which mount it is on yours, I would normally get suspension but because you say it doesn't when you start the car up that the rear torque Mount has gone bad. I would have a friend started while you watch it to try and figure out what's moving the most, or just stick your phone down there and get a good visual on the rubber

    • @fahirredzovic962
      @fahirredzovic962 6 місяців тому

      @@96ej Yes, when I start the car I hear that sound (knock), also when I quickly release the clutch several times forward or backward then that sound is heard. When driving at low speeds up to 20 km/h. The suspension is good, says the master. But the knocking stops, sometimes even on a straight road when I'm driving. I suspect the upper right mount like in your video, because you can hear that knocking from the front right side. I noticed that the engine has sagged a bit on that mount, when I take a screwdriver and try to lift it, I see cracks in the rubber. I don't know if it should be like that. What engine mount did you think it should be replaced with? How do I check?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      @@fahirredzovic962 you're a 1.4 gas engine correct? You can get the mounts like I have or try some powerflex inserts or just get an oem mount

    • @fahirredzovic962
      @fahirredzovic962 6 місяців тому

      @@96ej That my engine runs fine. It's not an engine problem. Already some knocking on small holes, on uneven roads, on speed bumps, when the engine is started, I hear the same sound for the same second. This sound is also heard when releasing the clutch in quick succession forward or backward. Some knocking on front right side. Do you have an e-mail address so that I can send you a video of the mount so that you can see if it is for the female or not? Maybe you have an idea what else could be heard?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      @@fahirredzovic962 I got that man, I was asking because if it was diesel I was going to say get an oem out if it's gas I was going to say you can get away with a solid mount It's really hard to diagnose stuff without just taking the car for a drive and looking at it in person Anyways, good luck man it sounds like you're going to get it figured out

  • @MarcLopez-v4r
    @MarcLopez-v4r 6 місяців тому

    Guapo

  • @burnsid3s
    @burnsid3s 6 місяців тому

    What size wheels are those? 18x9?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      18x8.5

  • @kiaraa11
    @kiaraa11 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!!! This worked and we couldn’t be happier. Audi Australia gave us a quote of $1450 omg

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      Sweet! If I ever get down to Australia buy me a beer out of that 1450 you saved LOL

  • @mattgriepentrog
    @mattgriepentrog 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @ahigazy5198
    @ahigazy5198 7 місяців тому

    You are awesome, thank you man for this video I will try to clean the vvt first before changing it

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      Yw

  • @misterdave408
    @misterdave408 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. This same issue came up on our 2015 A3 the other month and it was due to broken wires in the same location.

  • @s4balidaan
    @s4balidaan 7 місяців тому

    I have the exact model (right hand drive) but can u suggest me, i have cleaned all the drain and they are working perfectly but whenever i clean the car or it rains the front passenger roof liner gets a little moist/wet… i have unclogged the drain 4 times in a month but the roof liner gets a little moist everytime

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      The drain hose slips over a plastic fitting that attaches to the sunroof and I'm going to guess that those have slipped off or aren't tight as they need to be

  • @erickestrada6782
    @erickestrada6782 7 місяців тому

    I fixed mine, i easily saved 300$ with this video, thank you so much 🙏

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      Awesome buddy!

  • @user-ix5qy7um6o
    @user-ix5qy7um6o 7 місяців тому

    a3 has lot of exhaust drone at 4k rpm. You can hear it over induction noise at 2:36. The unburnt fuel igniting at around 4k rpm after throttle relese can amplify it.

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      The exhaust was 100 % stock in this video. A leader upgraded to an HPA downpipe and a milltek resonated cat back.

  • @premiumcarautoservice
    @premiumcarautoservice 7 місяців тому

    Poderia me ajudar?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      I can try

  • @beng4470
    @beng4470 7 місяців тому

    All 3 wires were bad on mine. The black wire doesn’t seem to be able to be spliced. I’ll strip it but there’s multiple layers and the copper core is on a few strands and I can’t get a connection

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      Sorry for the delayed response I had my notifications turned off, it's not fun but you're going to have to strip it back further

  • @salesman2000
    @salesman2000 8 місяців тому

    Bro, js there any posibility i can get you instagram? I’ve a question about the sideskirt retrofit. Thx

    • @96ej
      @96ej 6 місяців тому

      8va3 driver Nutserts off Amazon with the tool is all you need

  • @tofo9186
    @tofo9186 8 місяців тому

    hey is there a specific spec to torque the triple square to when reinstalling? thanks

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      i looked it up when i originally installed, i believe it was 90 ft/lbs but please double check that, it's been a while since i installed it.

  • @mariogpx2990
    @mariogpx2990 8 місяців тому

    Today went to mechanic he changed my wheels after this incident I got AFS ERROR , probably they broke this sensor, is this possible? AFS and cornering lights error, but lights works , this could be reason?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      it's possible but not likely, there's no reason he/she would need to mess with this for a simple wheel change

  • @latmask00
    @latmask00 8 місяців тому

    My MK6 did the same. I never took off the fender to take a look though. What a shitty design.

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      right!!! haha i'd rather 1.5more db going 70mph down the highway than fender rot. FWIW many many cars share this design

  • @tzeli6260
    @tzeli6260 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      You're welcome!

  • @ClayMurphy007
    @ClayMurphy007 8 місяців тому

    Will the black plastic center piece come off the cover, or can the emblems be removed if wanted?....

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      yes the silver/red piece can be removed if you want to, the emblem can too.

  • @christiandshatto7765
    @christiandshatto7765 8 місяців тому

    How did you know you had an issue? No screen, black screen, infared looking screen? Mine just went out yesterday. I had the hatch open, and decided to back up in my driveway, could see my roof, only moved 4 feet, then back up camera went black. Lots of sun here in Orlando, and had the trunk hatch open for 5-6 hours. I've checked the fuse, and it has continuity, so now I'm wondering if this is my issue too? Thanks for a reply👍🏼great video. ( Mine is inder warranty, but such a hastle to goto dealer)

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      in the beginning of the video the screen i show is what mine was showing. "not available" IIRC

    • @christiandshatto7765
      @christiandshatto7765 8 місяців тому

      @@96ej luckily on mine, the cable was just loose on the back of the head unit(stereo), behind the glove box. (8 7/10mm bolts removed to gently drop it down, bc you NEVER want to disconnect the knee air bag plug, lol, and then 2 more bolts for the radio/brain. Thanks for replying

  • @CrazyCowboyBuilds
    @CrazyCowboyBuilds 9 місяців тому

    Question for you. I facelift my Gen 1 Audi R8 to Gen 2 (2020 taillights) and the turn signal bar blinks. Is there a way to code a 2014 R8 to make the sweep turn signal va solid blink? Or a module I can wire in externally?

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      1st awesome car!!! 2nd i don't know, sorry mate

    • @CrazyCowboyBuilds
      @CrazyCowboyBuilds 8 місяців тому

      @@96ejthanks buddy

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      @@CrazyCowboyBuilds have you tried the ross-tech forum? Lots of great ciders on there

  • @armani007E55
    @armani007E55 9 місяців тому

    Aweosme video! I need to do this for my son. Question. Will this also fix his sensors? Are they all connected to that ground? He did say that he closed the trunk hard a few weeks back then his rear camera went. lol tks!

    • @armani007E55
      @armani007E55 9 місяців тому

      Nevermind. If you try to disconnect the battery in hopes that it will fix your camera. Don't bother. :) Only way to fix it is by fixing the wires per the video. Will fix this weekend.

    • @96ej
      @96ej 8 місяців тому

      good info, thanks for letting the people know!!!

    • @armani007E55
      @armani007E55 8 місяців тому

      @96ej it's been a few weeks and working perfectly. I went with solder option with heat shrink.