B8: blocked sunroof drains, water in the cabin
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expensive
severity
not available
mileage
2
sources
2 sources next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
Channels around the sunroof frame carry the water away, leaves, dust and dirt block them, the rubber valve at the end of the channel sticks shut, and the water runs into the headlining, the A-pillar, the footwell and the boot. On the B8 A4 this often leads to electrical faults: you often miss the water and notice instead that something electrical starts behaving oddly, and by then the control unit in the floor is already corroding. Cleaning the drains is a cheap repair, replacing a soaked control unit is expensive.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Generations and models
1 generations.
Audi
B8
A4
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Audi A4 B8
2007–2015
Checklist
B8: blocked sunroof drains, water in the cabin
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Before you buy
Checklist
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Sources
How we know
- A&M Auto Repair BellevueWater Intrusion Problems in Late-Model Audi Vehicles: What Every Owner Needs to Know - A&M Auto Repair BellevueLearn the common causes of water intrusion in late-model Audi vehicles, warning signs to watch for, and how early diagnosis can help prevent costly electrical and interior damage.
- audiworld.comWater leaking from sunroof, amp fried — AudiWorld A4 B8audiworld.com
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