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Old 04-07-2009, 02:58 PM
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Default 89 Civic SI Hatchback Sunroof Drain Clogged

Anybody know how to clean the sunroof drain that has become clogged? I understand the drain line leaves the sunroof well in the center rear and goes down one of the sides (which?) and ends up in front of one of the rear wheels (which?). What is the best way to unclog it?
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They go down both sides behind the front wheels. I've never had one clogged, but I would assume you could snake them out.
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Were they different on CRXs and Civics? I have a 90 Si hatch.
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This happened a couple times on my hatchy. The back drain lines made the bigger difference, they are on the back side of the body, on the side. you can kind of reach them from the beauty panel that covers the tail lights on the inside.
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I was able to reach mine by reaching up underneath the rear bumper.
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use a air compressor and blow the lines out, usually works
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X2 air compressors, takes 2 seconds works awesome
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Default Re: 89 Civic SI Hatchback Sunroof Drain Clogged

Originally Posted by nico91civic
X2 air compressors, takes 2 seconds works awesome
just cleaned it out for a friend of mine usng an air compressor as well. Seems like the only thing that will do the job.
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Originally Posted by Crx Jimmy
use a air compressor and blow the lines out, usually works
i did this when i removed my sunroof tray just for the hell of it. worked perfect.
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was just thinking about stuff, if you dont have access to a compressor you could try to rig a can of air duster stuff, wrap tape around the nozzle till you can get a good seal in the drain then let it rip, might not work as well as a compressor but worth a shot if you dont have one
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if you use the air compressor, what end would you stick it in? or where
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i have a blow gun attachment that i used, you should be able to find one for real cheap something like this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42424
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