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#3 of 5 Re: Water leak from cabin interior roof light [lacrossesoaked] by lacrossesoaked Nov 08, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: lacrossesoaked (Nov 08, 2008 8:50 am) I was able to fix this today. For anyone who needs to access the base of their OnStar antenna (on the interior side of the roof), here is how: pop the covers of the overhead cabin light by pulling down on each end of the plastic cover, the side which meets the middle border between the two plastic covers (lenses). The covers should come off with very little effort. Once the interior of the light cabinet is exposed, take out the two screws which are readily accessible. Then on the opposite end from the screws, pull down from each side of the plastic housing. The housing should pop out with minimal effort. The antenna retaining assembly should now be accessible.   I loosened the bolt which screws into the base of the antenna so that I could look under the exterior antenna mounting; discovered distinctive pattern of dirt residue leading me to believe small amounts of water have been invading for some time. I cleaned it up, applied a small amount of silicon sealer under the mount base, tightened the bolt and put the light assembly back together.
#4 of 5 Water leaking from the roof by dthayer Aug 19, 2009 (2:43 am)
I also have water leaking through the lights. I couldn't tell if it was coming from the antenna or the moon roof or how to go about fixing it but will now check both based on the info given. Replies to this message: lacrossesoaked (Aug 19, 2009 5:07 am)
#5 of 5 Re: Water leaking from the roof [dthayer] by lacrossesoaked Aug 19, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: dthayer (Aug 19, 2009 2:43 am) since I re-sealed the antenna almost a year ago, no further water problem. as a suggestion, once you take the light lenses off and have visual access to the bottom of the antenna, do a water test prior to messing with it. maybe simulate a driving situation whereby someone uses a garden hose to spray water at the antenna base while you observe from inside. good luck !

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