Sir, I am actually a mechanic, retired, and often refer to TH-cam for information on a repair. Was having trouble finding the rear drain on my 2015 SRX, and having searched all I was finding was help for the front drains (which were obvious). You saved me time by leading me right to to the drains I was looking for, thank-you for taking the time to make this video! It is appreciated.
Just found out today water has started seeping inside my headliner. Could not figure out how to fix it. This is awesome! This fine gentleman is going to save me a lot of heartache. Thank you SIR
It worked! Best access point to the drain tube. I used plastic trimmer cord to snake the tube to the top, then compressed air to blow out the "partial obstuction" that was left. THANK YOU, Sir!
Thank you Mr. Dixon for this excellent video. I just did mine by following what you did step by step. I don't know that I ever would have found where those drains come out without this tutorial.
I solved my problem but in a slightly different manner. Instead of blowing compressed air through the drain tube I used my shop vac to suck whatever the clog was out. Worked like a champ.
Good tutorial. While watching it, I came up with a helpful hack I tried and worked wonders on my 2015 SRX . Since the rear moonroof drain holes are unreachable, I decided to pour about 400-500 ml of oxygenated water on each side with car front raised up a bit. In approximate 15 minutes it penetrated through the clogged tubes. The oxygenated water has the property of dissolving buildup without damaging plastic or metal, unlike chlorine. Not taking care of this small issue, will result in water accumulation in the trunk of your SRX which will damage the lift gate module located in front of the spare tire. A lift gate module costs btw $500-1000 dollars plus labour.
Great Video. I ran water in the track before using the air hose and no drainage. Soon as I gave it a little spritz of air all the water came streaming out. Next I ran the air hose till I heard the air blowing up and out the drain tube in the rear of the sunroof. Great video that uses minimal break down of the car to fix.
Thank you Mr. Dixon! There were many videos on this subject but yours was the first I saw showing where the rear drain tubes come out of the body. Thanks to you I feel like my problem will be solved in short order
This is a very informative and helpful video. Thank you so much for the clear visual and concise audio explanation!!! You saved my husband a lot of time.
Great video Mr. Dixon but I would change one thing. Suction is by far the best way to do this! The problem with using compressed air to blow the blockage out is that the drain hoses are only press fit onto the drain channel nipples of the sun roof. Compressed air can blow the hoses off the nipples they are connected to, and then you have a HUGE problem requiring removal of the entire headliner to repair. Try weed eater line or very thin flexible wire first, then suction to clear the drains.
Thank you sir. I’ve had the air pressure idea for sometime now but haven’t taken the time to try it yet and probably because I didn’t know if it would work and I’d just end up getting frustrated further so this is a big help!!
Thanks for this!! This video was so helpful. My wife's rear hatch won't open because the drain hose got blocked and water accumulated where the electronic module for the rear hatch is located. I'm trying to fix everything on my own and this really helped with fixing the root cause of the problem
Same thing is happening to my SRX at the moment. Have the control module cleaned with rubbing alcohol and in some rice at the moment. Hoping it will work. If not just wondering where you bought and how much you spent on the new control module?
the drain issue will cause the lift module to burn out. on 90 percent of these that we looked at the liftgates did not work when looking to buy. i fixed my daughters drain tubes and module then drilled 3 holes in floor where module is located with rubber gaskets over holes to drain water if future clogs happen just an f.y.i
That's a good idea on drilling the holes in the floor just in case. I have a few questions to ask you What drill bit size did you use to make the hole , what size rubber washer did you use , and which module did you buy since I see so many on Amazon with mixed reviews? Thank you.
We had torrential rain here last week and the rear trunk area flooded in my 2012 SRX, burning out the liftgate module. My mechanic intends to blow out the tubes as you describe in your video, but says the rear wheels need to be removed to do it. Your thoughts?
Sir, I am actually a mechanic, retired, and often refer to TH-cam for information on a repair. Was having trouble finding the rear drain on my 2015 SRX, and having searched all I was finding was help for the front drains (which were obvious). You saved me time by leading me right to to the drains I was looking for, thank-you for taking the time to make this video! It is appreciated.
I see you did this video 5 years ago! It is still helping people like me with a 2013 SRX. Thanks for helping us diy’rs.
Just found out today water has started seeping inside my headliner. Could not figure out how to fix it. This is awesome! This fine gentleman is going to save me a lot of heartache. Thank you SIR
It worked! Best access point to the drain tube. I used plastic trimmer cord to snake the tube to the top, then compressed air to blow out the "partial obstuction" that was left.
THANK YOU, Sir!
Did you take the tire off to unscrew that back bumper off
Thank you Mr. Dixon for this excellent video. I just did mine by following what you did step by step. I don't know that I ever would have found where those drains come out without this tutorial.
I solved my problem but in a slightly different manner. Instead of blowing compressed air through the drain tube I used my shop vac to suck whatever the clog was out. Worked like a champ.
Good tutorial. While watching it, I came up with a helpful hack I tried and worked wonders on my 2015 SRX . Since the rear moonroof drain holes are unreachable, I decided to pour about 400-500 ml of oxygenated water on each side with car front raised up a bit. In approximate 15 minutes it penetrated through the clogged tubes. The oxygenated water has the property of dissolving buildup without damaging plastic or metal, unlike chlorine. Not taking care of this small issue, will result in water accumulation in the trunk of your SRX which will damage the lift gate module located in front of the spare tire. A lift gate module costs btw $500-1000 dollars plus labour.
where did you get oxygenated water?
Great Video. I ran water in the track before using the air hose and no drainage. Soon as I gave it a little spritz of air all the water came streaming out. Next I ran the air hose till I heard the air blowing up and out the drain tube in the rear of the sunroof. Great video that uses minimal break down of the car to fix.
Thank you Mr. Dixon! There were many videos on this subject but yours was the first I saw showing where the rear drain tubes come out of the body. Thanks to you I feel like my problem will be solved in short order
This is a very informative and helpful video. Thank you so much for the clear visual and concise audio explanation!!! You saved my husband a lot of time.
Thank you Mr. Dixon for this very helpful video! Just found this problem in my 2011 SRX, followed your instructions, and problem solved!
Great video Mr. Dixon but I would change one thing. Suction is by far the best way to do this! The problem with using compressed air to blow the blockage out is that the drain hoses are only press fit onto the drain channel nipples of the sun roof. Compressed air can blow the hoses off the nipples they are connected to, and then you have a HUGE problem requiring removal of the entire headliner to repair. Try weed eater line or very thin flexible wire first, then suction to clear the drains.
Great video showed exactly what I needed, my driver side rear corner is periodically leaking
Thank you sir. I’ve had the air pressure idea for sometime now but haven’t taken the time to try it yet and probably because I didn’t know if it would work and I’d just end up getting frustrated further so this is a big help!!
Thank you very much for putting this up sir.
Best description I’ve seen yet. Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD BLOW THEM OUT, BUT NOW KNOWING WHERE THEY ARE AND YOU CAN!!! GOD BLESS
Thank you. J followed your instructions and cleared my drain tubes.
Thanks for this!! This video was so helpful. My wife's rear hatch won't open because the drain hose got blocked and water accumulated where the electronic module for the rear hatch is located. I'm trying to fix everything on my own and this really helped with fixing the root cause of the problem
I did a customers about a year ago you might as well take the Motor out of the Trunk bottom and clean it.........
Were you ever able to get the tailgate open or fixed?
Same thing is happening to my SRX at the moment. Have the control module cleaned with rubbing alcohol and in some rice at the moment. Hoping it will work. If not just wondering where you bought and how much you spent on the new control module?
Thanks for the tip your advice Stuck finally got a chance to do mines it worked . thanks again .
Thank you Weren't aware of the back drains near the rear wheel. Will try DIY 👍
Thank you for the info, Mr Dixon. My hubby and I have this problem. We blew out our module. Now we know what to do.
Good job Mr. DIXON! Very helpful!
Great video! Thank you sir!
Great video, thank you.
the drain issue will cause the lift module to burn out. on 90 percent of these that we looked at the liftgates did not work when looking to buy. i fixed my daughters drain tubes and module then drilled 3 holes in floor where module is located with rubber gaskets over holes to drain water if future clogs happen just an f.y.i
That's a good idea on drilling the holes in the floor just in case. I have a few questions to ask you What drill bit size did you use to make the hole , what size rubber washer did you use , and which module did you buy since I see so many on Amazon with mixed reviews? Thank you.
Excellent job sir!! Many thx!
Thank you, sir. That was very helpful.
Very nice. Thank you for the informative video.
This might just change my life! Lol I'm tired of scooping cups of water out of those little compartments every time it rains
Thank you OG
Excellent video
Thank you brother God Bless You
Thx u
That was really helpful. I have done this twice on my mothers srx. Wonder why they designed it this way.
Thank you sir!
How did everyone unscrew all the screws with the tire on?
Thank you
We had torrential rain here last week and the rear trunk area flooded in my 2012 SRX, burning out the liftgate module. My mechanic intends to blow out the tubes as you describe in your video, but says the rear wheels need to be removed to do it. Your thoughts?
i drilled holes in my floor of the module with rubber washers to drain so would not happen again just incase they got stopped up
@@allnoneaw LoL. I thought about that. I told my wife she needed a bilge pump back there! 😀
Thank you!!
I had to take my tire off to do this, and blow air up the green tube. It was a pain in the a$$
what year is your SRX? Mine is a 2010
Mine is a 2011
@@ytawdixon thanks
The front
Same thing happen to me I took it back they fixed it
When I realized it my liftgate would not open
It was full of water and now I have to by a module
OMG! What the hell Cadillac!!!
Thanks Sir !
Thank you
Thank you