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Old 11-20-2011, 06:19 PM #1
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help me help you: Sunroof rust issue, with pics

I am currently speaking with a VP at Toyota to address the premature rust that has accumulated on the sunroof of my 2008 Toyota 4runner. I have been seeking a fix for over a year now, and the rust is only getting worse. I know I've seen others post on here, as have I about this issue, but I would like to consolidate the threads and posts to show Toyota that this isn't an isolated issue, and deserves attention. I would greatly appreciate any members to take pictures and post them w/ your year and model, of any rust on the frame of your sunroof, as I plan to present this to Toyota. I will keep everyone updated on the progress and the outcome.

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Old 11-20-2011, 06:25 PM #2
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wow this is the first I am hearing of this issue. I have no rust at all on the sunroof of my '03. Is it possible that some sort of seal is broken, allowing rain water to get in and sit there?
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Id go out and look to see if my 08 has any, but ITS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR FAULTY SEIZED CALIPERS! Put THAT in his pipe n tell him to smoke it!
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the seized calipers also seem to be a fairly common problem plaguing the 4th Gen.
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Marc,

My sunroof looks almost identical to yours I'll take some pics this week and post them.
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thanks Zack, btw I just watched your vid on youtube, good stuff, truck looks great.
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bump, I would like to see the outcome on this.
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thanks Zack, btw I just watched your vid on youtube, good stuff, truck looks great.
Ha! Thanks marc! We'll shoot another one at some point since that video is fairly old now.
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Dang!! What are the car washes using in Florida....Saltwater?
My 'o8 sunroof has no rust at all. Just checked last week while cleaning the seals before the winter comes along.
May want to get a body shop to fix before rust gets much worse, Then try and get Toyota to reimburse.
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zerowkul, zack, any pics so I can strengthen my case and send this off?


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zerowkul, zack, any pics so I can strengthen my case and send this off?


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Sorry buddy, been busy going to ob appointments with the fiancée and getting ready for thanksgiving this week. I'll get some up today or tomorrow for sure.
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Looking at these pics pisses me off, I really hope Toyota recognizes this as a problem and resolves the issue,

Thanks for stepping up to the plate on this one Marc
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Here's the same issue on my 05. It's actually pretty embarrassing. I threw in the ink pen for a size comparison. There are two separate areas but one is much worse than the other (obviously).



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thanks everyone, it's building a better and better case daily, will get in contact w/ Toyota Monday, and then I will let everyone know the outcome.
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