Water Inside Cabin during Car Wash (2021 GLE 350)
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Water Inside Cabin during Car Wash (2021 GLE 350)
I took my 2021 GLE350 to Car Wash and used Car Wash Mode, during wash i noticed water coming inside from Sun Roof, did I do anything wrong or there is some known problem with Car Wash Mode?
Should I get it checked with dealer?
Should I get it checked with dealer?
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First of all, why would you take a relatively new car through an automated car wash? I don't care how "soft" the car wash brushes are, they will always put swirl marks on the paint. I wash my cars by hand every time - two buckets, lots of rinse and good soap, gently wool mitt and little pressure. Even this is not foolproof. Second, this is not normal, likely a seal that is broken or missing. Yes the dealer is the right place to start.
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Of course, if the car leaks, you should bring it in. Car wash mode would not effect the sun roof.
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Carwash mode does nothing magical, it just does the following:
raise vehicle if air suspension lowered
fold in mirrors
temporary turn off parktronic
rain sensors are turned off
confirm if the sliding sunroof is closed
confirm if all windows are closed
Other than that, it is probably a defective seal or improper installation just like how everyone else said that warranty should take care of no problem. Keep us posted on what happened though.
raise vehicle if air suspension lowered
fold in mirrors
temporary turn off parktronic
rain sensors are turned off
confirm if the sliding sunroof is closed
confirm if all windows are closed
Other than that, it is probably a defective seal or improper installation just like how everyone else said that warranty should take care of no problem. Keep us posted on what happened though.
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First of all, why would you take a relatively new car through an automated car wash? I don't care how "soft" the car wash brushes are, they will always put swirl marks on the paint. I wash my cars by hand every time - two buckets, lots of rinse and good soap, gently wool mitt and little pressure. Even this is not foolproof. Second, this is not normal, likely a seal that is broken or missing. Yes the dealer is the right place to start.
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Nice to see all the helpful information the OP received that's relevant to his question...
My sunroof had an alignment problem that the dealer easily fixed. I didn't get water inside when I abused my car in it's weekly tunnel wash but there was wind noise so there was a gap big enough for water too.
My sunroof had an alignment problem that the dealer easily fixed. I didn't get water inside when I abused my car in it's weekly tunnel wash but there was wind noise so there was a gap big enough for water too.
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Maybe next year's hot color will be Bug Guts Yellow, masking that problem.
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Moving back off topic, I just ran my 7 month GLE through an automated wash today and she still looks GORGEOUS!!!
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Attempting to go back on topic. Check to make sure the sunroof is fully closed and not tilted in any way. If it's closed all the way, then it is possible that the drain lines or whatever they are called that drain the water from that area are clogged. I remember seeing a post here a while ago about that. Since you should be under warranty just take it to the dealership and have them fix it.
Moving back off topic, I just ran my 7 month GLE through an automated wash today and she still looks GORGEOUS!!!
Moving back off topic, I just ran my 7 month GLE through an automated wash today and she still looks GORGEOUS!!!
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I would check the drain holes too, as mentioned above.
It is common and I think everyone that daily drives and parks outside must do this at least twice a year.
It is common and I think everyone that daily drives and parks outside must do this at least twice a year.