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Don't worry! No springs come flying off. Just remove the 5 Torx screws and the wind deflector is attached on both sides, which allows you to pivot the wind deflector out of the way. This gives you full access to the troublesome joints. Just keep any water off the roof whilst undertaking the repair. The longer you can take on the repair the better chance of success. Just remember, keep the car dry throughout.

Yep, same thing happened to me earlier this year. Failed rear ABS sensor. Not sure if ABS would have worked correctly for me in an emergency but driving the car home (I was enroute on a long journey) I just took it easy until the sensor was replaced.

Hi, hopefully you can download this pdf file. Keeping the car dry during the treatment and 'less is more' Captain Tolley's (i.e lots of small doses) is critical to success. Yeti Panoramic Roof Leak.pdf

The pictures on the attachment clearly show a different type of sunroof to the Yeti version. I have not seen any similar tape repair options for the yeti, except for taping permently shut the panoramic roof from the outside. The attachment mentions "stress fractures" If you look at the original posters comments. It appears the Yeti's pan roof problems arise from the weakness in the joint between, where metal meets plastic, not from stress fractures to frame/cassette. Concentrate your sealant in that area, and as original poster united232 stresses, "the area must be kept totally dry". Speaking from experience (I used Captain Tolley's) this repair is more effective the longer you take and following that old saying "less is more" when dripping the sealant into the joint. Also remember, if working outside in winter, the sealant takes a lot longer to set. It took me many days, dosing once a day (might get away with twice a day in warmer summer months). Also worth checking your drainage tubing is securely attached/sealed, as I had a drip coming from there as well. Good luck on your efforts to sort.

Yeti Panoramic Roof Leak.pdf

I hope you sort this out Karpayn. Having myself experienced water ingress, i know it can be very stressful, never mind the damage it can potentially do to the interior, if not addressed. Good luck identifying the problem.

Are you sure it's not from the sunroof? Have you dropped/felt inside the roof lining? Is it dry? If wet - is it a drain tube come loose, or has the 'new' cassette failed? I had my 'leaking' sunroof cassette changed and the design on the replacement looked identical. If my observations are correct, then what's to stop the replacement leaking. Hope I am wrong, by the way.

https://www.birkenheadpowdercoatings.co.uk/ Pleased with price and excellent.job. Only minor gripe was they weren't ready when I arrived at agreed time to collect. Had to wait a while. Not a major issue though, once I saw the wheels! 😀

Hi Ken. I did exactly like you are planning. Had them done whilst my Yeti was wearing it's winter wheels. Had them done about 16 months ago. Cost was £200 for all four wheels and included acid bath clean, repairs (they were minimal) and powder coating (choice of paint finish). Excellent job

Had mine powder coated. So much better than the diamond cut, lacquer jobs!

This Gen 5 service kit is a bit expensive but problem solved on O ring sizes etc. Good customer service from supplier, very helpful on phone, with any queries. https://www.awesomegti.com/genuine-vw-haldex-gen-5-service-kit/

These will work just fine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392602828582

Hi Jo I have a 4x4 Yeti, albeit a L&K 2.0 TDI 170 manual. However mine doesn't make a whining noise at 60 mph! The 4x4 haldex system only engages when the front wheels lose grip, which would not be the case whilst cruising at 60mph. I think the seller is 'fobbing you off'. Might it be a wheel bearing or tyre problem??

I used this to successfully remove the water from my foot well. Worth every penny. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb350vac-1300w-16ltr-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner-240v/36516?tc=CT6&ds_kid=92700023756795215&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1243318&gclid=CjwKCAiAlO7uBRANEiwA_vXQ-86pK0-7SFZf0a6p_gaFMYQJLgv7F9k6BxOIonjOb0HoIP10twI1HBoC4DgQAvD_BwE

I have a late 2014 L&K. It had the same problem, when two and a half years old - with water coming down the A Pillar into the drivers footwell. Fault was down to faulty seal/gasket on sunroof, not anything to do with drains design, specification/part change etc. My Yeti was not the only one my dealer had to sort with the same problem.

I have a drop down glasses case in my L&K. Waste of time in my opinion, wouldn't bother, as they will only allow a pair of glasses with arms that fold totally flat, to be stored. Anything else such as 'wraparounds' (or Aviators, as above comment) etc. No chance, won't fit in

Hi, it is dead simple to check if the drains are clear. Open the sunroof and front doors. Pour some water into the tray near the 2 front corners. If they are clear, the water will exit though rubber grommet type hole, inside the open door, halfway up the A pillar above the sill. You can't miss it if the drain is clear! If not, you could try compressed air (I used my 12v tyre inflator). But be gentle! Again you can easily feel the airflow through a clear drain. As I mentioned in an earlier post. I was initially 'fobbed off' with the 'blocked drains with debris' excuse, only to discover it was a 'common' seal failure. Sorted now thankfully.

Yes I agree 100 percent, this is good advice Report the fault before the warranty expires. It will save you a 'whole load of pain'! The Dealer will probably say it is a blocked drain and sometimes this can be the case, however there is seal between the plastic tray and the roof and this is a common failure fault on the Yeti sunroofs. Search on this forum, there are quite a few threads on owners problems with them. I know since I had the same problem.

Yep, happened on mine. Seal on the sunroof cassette failed. FYI, mine wasn't the only one in the dealer's at the time with the same problem. So Skoda UK are well aware of the problem. FYI, there is an excellent recent piece on here from United 232 regarding a DIY repair using Captain Tolley's capillary action repair sealent. Original posting Feb 2018 and last commented on May 5th. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/445533-leaking-panoramic-roof-the-cause-and-the-cure/ Might be worth looking at if you can't get Skoda UK to be more accomodating on the goodwill front.

Hi I believe that the bubbling sound of air being displaced up the drain tubes is normal, particularly if the volume of water being poured down is greater than that, which the tubes are designed to cope with. I think it might be somewhere in the region of a maximum of 0.7 litres/minutes -not a lot really but sufficient for what should normally pass past the glass and seal, if the sunroof is 'seated' flush with the roof. So I think that is a 'red herring'. With you mentioning the fan, it could be linked to your air-conditioning system in some way. Try and discuss with your dealer, as some are very good! Nothing to lose whilst under warranty but try and make it formal in case the problem persists and the car goes outside it's warranty.

Good work by the CEO! Hope you get it sorted

Simon Try and vacuum as much of the water out of the carpet first. Screwfix sell an excellent wet/dry vacuum 16 litre size for about £40. Really good suction and gives you a great head start before dehumidifier.

Simon, you don't mention the drains on the sunroof. 1st point of call, have you checked that these are clear?

Thank you United232, I have a very similar leak to the one described, mine being the driver's side corner. This could save me a fortune, as your success has given me the confidence to attempt an insitu repair.

Hi, I would just like to introduce myself. Just bought my first Skoda, a Yeti L & K Outdoor 2.0 TDI 170bhp in White. Initial impressions are very positive. A definitive step up from my Nissan Qashqai Tekna 4 x 4. Looking forward to joining in with fellow members on the forum but most of all having fun with my new acquisition!