I had a BIG puddle on the rear floor of the passenger side. The Nissan dealership wanted $495 for this job. Instead of a hand pump, I used a wet/dry vacuum to soak up the puddle... The rest of the tips in this video worked perfectly. Thank you.
This is, by far, the most informative, straightforward and practical video I've seen on how to fix this problem! Thank you so much for posting and for showing the process thoroughly. Also- Thanks for the tips on sourcing the tools!
Thank you for this video, I was able to unclog my passenger side drain hose on my 2015 Nissan Altima, I used a 12 gauge wire to snake all sides as well. This video was a life saver! THANK YOU!
Cleaning the port on the driver's side is definitely a pain - it's way up there and back roughly behind the fuse box for reference. You cant really see it, so need to do it by feel. Wear gloves as there's lots of sharp metal up there.
What do you mean "under the floor of the driver's sde. I caannot find the plug or the hose. I raised the carpet but do not see those wires. Is it above the gas and break pedals? I raised the carpet halfway. But don't see that. Can you give a bit more info on how to find the driver's side plug and hose?
Thanks for the informative video. I wish I would have looked into doing it sooner. Now the carpet is ruined. It is raining today, so I have to wait again for another sunny day. LOL.
It is optional. You can inset into the drain holes at top ( near the moon roof) to push water from pump. If the clog is very light you might be able to unclog by pumping hot water. The pump comes with adapter to connect from big hose to small one.Hope this info helps.
Check front 2 drain ( left and right) if it drains properly? If the blockage is heavy then try to pore some hot water and see if that loosens the blockage (NOT melting hot)
Why don’t you show how you connected the handpump to the Altima drainage hoses? I would like to see that! I want to see HOW the hand pump connects to the hose
The hand pump hose can be directly connected to drain hose molded valve which is key area of clog and is used to change direction. if you use the pump I gave in description which had right diameter hose. If you pump water after connecting and if there are small to medium clog will be removed .
I cannot find the terminus of the rear drain when opening my trunk. I had to remove spare tire and pull things back but there is a massive styrofoam housing that I cannot remove and I presume the plug for the rear passenger is in there somehow. I wish you could share some better photos or time in your video while you located it.
Thanks for the video...Did you remove the wind deflector on the sunroof ? Was it difficult ? Also, I have looked up under the dash behind the fuse box and it is really tight under there... Do you have any tips to get back there ? Thanks
Removing wind deflector is very easy but do it with caution as it might break if you apply too much force . Reaching the tube behind the fuse box - one tip I can suggest is slide the seat fully back which would give you good room. You might need to go under in little awkward angle to reach but it is doable. Hope that helps😊
Thanks for this video…. I used some harder tubing but 1/8 diameter and shoved down into drain holes on the sunroof… blew it all out with some pressurized air… thanks!
Thanks for the video, man! But whoever was responsible for putting the driver’s side port… does not have a soul! You can only SEE it in a very specific angle, laying down on the car with your ribs being smashed… I’d like to ask this person why they hate their job
Just did that this morning myself. I then called a service person that evidently comes to me for leak fixes. He quoted me $300, and I made an appointment for Monday afternoon. As I started mulling it over, I ascertained there had to be others with similar issues since the leak pro told me Altimas have grommets / bassels made of hard plastic instead of rubber, thus requiring professional removal to declog all four hoses. I know zilch about cars; but I’m pretty dang good at research as well as puzzles. I spect I’m going to give it a try. It is currently raining; has been most of the week; and based on the meteorological models, we have as good a chance as any to be the next 1000yr flood lucky victim of the week. Be that as it may, any creative suggestions to thwart the water from further filling up my car while I gather supplies for my DIY attempt thanks to this mighty-fine tutorial? I have no carport/garage available, but I was hoping for an idea outside of messy tarp over the top…. Thanks in advance for any input. 😘✌🏼
@@RedHotMother I was thinking that automotive masking tape (for painting) might be able to temporarily seal the sunroof, until you get a break in the rain. The tape isn't really designed to hold up to wet conditions, but it might prevent most rain from getting in. I am currently looking at a multi-day rain scenario, and still need to unclog the front drains with no garage to park in. The back drains were leaking water from the white plastic box the rear hoses connect at the back of the sunroof drainage tracks; I sealed those with silicone, and we'll see if that holds up.
I had a BIG puddle on the rear floor of the passenger side. The Nissan dealership wanted $495 for this job. Instead of a hand pump, I used a wet/dry vacuum to soak up the puddle... The rest of the tips in this video worked perfectly. Thank you.
How did you clear out the plug once you got the drain tube disconnected, without using a hand pump?
This is, by far, the most informative, straightforward and practical video I've seen on how to fix this problem! Thank you so much for posting and for showing the process thoroughly.
Also- Thanks for the tips on sourcing the tools!
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Thanks for posting the video, it was exactly what I needed to fix the water leak from my wife's 2013 Altima sunroof.
Thank you so much! I just used this to fix my drain hose and it was perfect!
Best video I’ve seen on this. Thanks. Going to try this out and see if I can unclog mine
Thank you for this video, I was able to unclog my passenger side drain hose on my 2015 Nissan Altima, I used a 12 gauge wire to snake all sides as well. This video was a life saver! THANK YOU!
Worked perfectly for front pass side sunroof drain tube clog. Helpful tip removing glove box, didn’t know that. Used bicycle pump for air. Thank you!
Amazing video. I just did it today and cleared it all. It was def under the glove compartment. Thank you so much.
I used a telephone wire to pass trought and It worked too. My car is 2014 and It's Just like you showed. Thanksss from Brazil!!
Cleaning the port on the driver's side is definitely a pain - it's way up there and back roughly behind the fuse box for reference. You cant really see it, so need to do it by feel. Wear gloves as there's lots of sharp metal up there.
Thanks for sharing this information. I’m currently experiencing the same issues.
Awesome video, you saved someone so much time and money
Best video for this issue! Thank you!
Buddy....your a life saver!!!!! Thanks!!!!
Glad it helped
Can you show detail video how to get to and find drain on driver side
Did you ever find it?
What do you mean "under the floor of the driver's sde. I caannot find the plug or the hose. I raised the carpet but do not see those wires. Is it above the gas and break pedals?
I raised the carpet halfway. But don't see that. Can you give a bit more info on how to find the driver's side plug and hose?
Larry- I mean to say underside of dashboard near pedal ..
I was lost too. Thanks
Where you buy the hand pump like the one you hot
It’s from Walmart. But there are lot of similar simple pump online
How did you remove the drain plug? I have water on front passenger floor well.
Good video - very instructive. I gave you a like and I'm going to try it out.
Use a shop vac to remove water from the floor board. Just wondering if forcing air into the top of the lines would work.
Can you show where the rear drains are on the sunroof please? I need to know asap as I am getting water behind the drivers side on the floor board.
Hi . It’s should be on the top and a connector in the trunk .
Thanks for the informative video. I wish I would have looked into doing it sooner. Now the carpet is ruined. It is raining today, so I have to wait again for another sunny day. LOL.
Good luck 😊
What is the smaller hose use for?
It is optional. You can inset into the drain holes at top ( near the moon roof) to push water from pump. If the clog is very light you might be able to unclog by pumping hot water. The pump comes with adapter to connect from big hose to small one.Hope this info helps.
Great video homeboy we help me big-time fourshizzo my nizzle
as long as the padding remains wet you will get mold. that pump will take forever
Thank you thank you thank you thank you a thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank thank you!!!!!!
Will this same method work for a 09 Nissan Altima?
I am not sure but I hope it might be same ..
Nice video, Thanks for the Tips and tutorial. 🎉🎉🎉
The links need to be updated.
Im here bc its currently going down outside & I know my floors are gonna be wet when I get in for work 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Where’s the link for the pump? And how did you hook the pump to the hose
Hyper Tough Multi-Use Siphon Pump Universal, 36200WDI
www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-Multi-Use-Siphon-Pump-Universal-36200WDI/861807696
Where can I get a pump
I got it from Walmart
thank you good job 👍🏼
You are a life saver, thank you Very much!!
Glad it helped 👍😀
Much appreciated brother
What is the link for the pump?
Hyper Tough Multi-Use Siphon Pump Universal, 36200WDI
www.walmart.com/ip/861807696
You’re the man!!
I did something similar for driver passenger side but the headliner still is leaking any suggestions to do next?
Check front 2 drain ( left and right) if it drains properly? If the blockage is heavy then try to pore some hot water and see if that loosens the blockage (NOT melting hot)
if the two drains in the back are draining will the car still get wet in the front floor matts
I am not sure. But my understanding is either of drain holes are blocked you will see leakage inside but probably less
Well the driver side i was able to remove. Ugh a pain. I had to order a new one since the gasket was no good.
Why don’t you show how you connected the handpump to the Altima drainage hoses? I would like to see that! I want to see HOW the hand pump connects to the hose
The hand pump hose can be directly connected to drain hose molded valve which is key area of clog and is used to change direction. if you use the pump I gave in description which had right diameter hose. If you pump water after connecting and if there are small to medium clog will be removed .
Very helpful. Thank you.
I cannot find the terminus of the rear drain when opening my trunk. I had to remove spare tire and pull things back but there is a massive styrofoam housing that I cannot remove and I presume the plug for the rear passenger is in there somehow.
I wish you could share some better photos or time in your video while you located it.
Sorry to hear you had some hard time. I tried my best to cover since I have to do both video and work at same time .
No worries - found them! @@kovid2190
Thanks for the video...Did you remove the wind deflector on the sunroof ? Was it difficult ? Also, I have looked up under the dash behind the fuse box and it is really tight under there... Do you have any tips to get back there ? Thanks
Removing wind deflector is very easy but do it with caution as it might break if you apply too much force . Reaching the tube behind the fuse box - one tip I can suggest is slide the seat fully back which would give you good room. You might need to go under in little awkward angle to reach but it is doable. Hope that helps😊
@@kovid2190 Thank you !
Thanks for this video…. I used some harder tubing but 1/8 diameter and shoved down into drain holes on the sunroof… blew it all out with some pressurized air… thanks!
@@kovid2190 if water got out the tube and in the driver side all over the wires would it be damaged ? I pulled the plug and water went all over
I didn't know they were so many drain hole wow
The pump tubes didn’t fit my Altima plugs.
Thank you!!
Thanks for the video, man! But whoever was responsible for putting the driver’s side port… does not have a soul! You can only SEE it in a very specific angle, laying down on the car with your ribs being smashed… I’d like to ask this person why they hate their job
By the way, still hasn’t managed to unclog the driver’s side 😂 guess I need to borrow ant man’s suit
😂
The guy at the parts place said a guitar string will unclog it.
Might work. But catch is how bad the clog is
Getting a Shop-Vac and vacuuming the water from the floor is faster
That’s a good info. Thanks
Just did that this morning myself. I then called a service person that evidently comes to me for leak fixes. He quoted me $300, and I made an appointment for Monday afternoon. As I started mulling it over, I ascertained there had to be others with similar issues since the leak pro told me Altimas have grommets / bassels made of hard plastic instead of rubber, thus requiring professional removal to declog all four hoses. I know zilch about cars; but I’m pretty dang good at research as well as puzzles. I spect I’m going to give it a try. It is currently raining; has been most of the week; and based on the meteorological models, we have as good a chance as any to be the next 1000yr flood lucky victim of the week.
Be that as it may, any creative suggestions to thwart the water from further filling up my car while I gather supplies for my DIY attempt thanks to this mighty-fine tutorial? I have no carport/garage available, but I was hoping for an idea outside of messy tarp over the top…. Thanks in advance for any input. 😘✌🏼
@@RedHotMother I was thinking that automotive masking tape (for painting) might be able to temporarily seal the sunroof, until you get a break in the rain. The tape isn't really designed to hold up to wet conditions, but it might prevent most rain from getting in. I am currently looking at a multi-day rain scenario, and still need to unclog the front drains with no garage to park in. The back drains were leaking water from the white plastic box the rear hoses connect at the back of the sunroof drainage tracks; I sealed those with silicone, and we'll see if that holds up.
UA-cam is awesome