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Old 03-28-2016, 11:40 AM #16
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Sunroof grinding after stuck open.

Just an FYI I had a 100% shutdown of mine last year or so. Got to the point where it wouldn't move at all, just grind. Pulled everything out, cleaned it, still wouldn't work. Turns out the spline had been rusted stuck to the inside of the metal routing pipe. Literally had to take a dremel and cut the pipe in half while making sure to not nick the spline inside. Took the spline out, cleaned it up, then went and bought some soft copper tubing from Home Depot (the stuff they use for kitchen appliances) to fabricate a replacement housing. Bent the tube, tapered and flared the end (outer diameter was too big for the slot that it fits in) to get it to lock into the motor housing, then reassembled everything. Works like new at this point. How long will it last? Not sure. Would I probably do the same thing again if/when the other side goes? Probably. I guess I just really like my sunroof lol
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Just an FYI I had a 100% shutdown of mine last year or so. Got to the point where it wouldn't move at all, just grind. Pulled everything out, cleaned it, still wouldn't work. Turns out the spline had been rusted stuck to the inside of the metal routing pipe. Literally had to take a dremel and cut the pipe in half while making sure to not nick the spline inside. Took the spline out, cleaned it up, then went and bought some soft copper tubing from Home Depot (the stuff they use for kitchen appliances) to fabricate a replacement housing. Bent the tube, tapered and flared the end (outer diameter was too big for the slot that it fits in) to get it to lock into the motor housing, then reassembled everything. Works like new at this point. How long will it last? Not sure. Would I probably do the same thing again if/when the other side goes? Probably. I guess I just really like my sunroof lol


Is that accessible without removing the headliner?
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Is that accessible without removing the headliner?
No, had to take the whole thing down to get the mechanism out.
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I held it down through the noise for a few open / close cycles while it made the noise and after a few attempts it worked. I figured it was shot and couldn't hurt it any more so went for it. I'm guessing it won't last forever but it's working fine now. It's even quiet!
I did this too... And it worked...

No noise. Opens and closes just like before. Wierd.
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Today the sun popped out, so I decided to open up my sun roof and be happy. It went all the way back then made an ear wrenching sound as it got to the final stage. Trying to close it, one side would move, while the other was stationary. So I rushed home before the WA rain snuck its way in.

I read and read on the forum. Downloaded the TSB pdf for fixing these types of issues with the sunroof. Took everything apart, cleaned it, and greased it all. Super easy by the way. Put it back together and it closed.

Well after opening it again to make sure my work was done I was greeted by the sound of the cog wheel grinding when it gets to its final position again. Then it wouldn't close again. So I held the tilt button for 15 sec and it started to close along with some grinding noise.

After holding it in the tilted up position and getting it to close properly where it should be sealed, it almost looks like its not quite sealed. The right side sits slightly lower than the other side. I poured water on it, and it didn't seem to soak through.

During the process I actually did break part of the left Guide Rail Holder. I'm thinking that this could maybe cause the problem of it not being level. As for it not moving like it should. Does the cog wheel on the motor have to be aligned just right? Is that where the grinding noise is coming from?

Was hoping someone with experience dealing with this could help me out. Thanks ahead of time everyone!
just wanted to address this point. if it leaks, it wont show at the headliner, there are drains built in, to direct the water elsewhere.

its my understanding that all sunroofs will leak to some extent, so they put trays with drains to direct the water to the exterior.
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Just tried to hold it down and run it open/close.. Pretty sure it was about to burn the motor up so I quit. Looks like mine is an issue to stay.. Time to unplug the switch!
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That's a bummer but glad you tried! I guess a few of us were just lucky.
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$3 harbor freight suction cup with handle to stick to the movable glass - lets you assist the motor.
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just wanted to address this point. if it leaks, it wont show at the headliner, there are drains built in, to direct the water elsewhere.

its my understanding that all sunroofs will leak to some extent, so they put trays with drains to direct the water to the exterior.
Hmmm... Good to know! Any idea where it outputs the water? And if this was put into the older models as well? My buddy thinks his 3rd gen sun roof leaks down through the c-pillar.
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Hmmm... Good to know! Any idea where it outputs the water? And if this was put into the older models as well? My buddy thinks his 3rd gen sun roof leaks down through the c-pillar.
im not 100% sure where they are all at.
there are a few threads on this site where their position is described. I remember reading about them, just don't remember the exact spots
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Question Sunroof mystery sliding guide rail piece

Hijacking an old post because I'm a new member and the forum isn't allowing me to start a new thread...

Anyway can someone help identify this sunroof sliding guide rail (red arrow in below pic)? Am I missing a cover or what? It's a freely sliding part in the guide rail.

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My sunroof recently got stuck open in the tilt position. It makes a loud clicking sound when attempting to close. The drivers side does close slightly but the passenger side doesn’t seem to want to budge.
I tried putting some downward pressure while someone else held the button, but no dice.
Anyone have their sunroof stuck in this particular scenario? If so, how did you resolve it or at least get it closed/sealed from ‘nature’?

afraid that even if I manage to force it closed, I will lose access to clean debris from the pesky drain holes, which leads to rain water spewing on me from the sunglasses holder/map light area. I live in FL where it rains every day in summer.

My mechanic said the toyota replacement runs over $2500 new plus $600 labor.

Any advice for me?
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My sunroof recently got stuck open in the tilt position. It makes a loud clicking sound when attempting to close. The drivers side does close slightly but the passenger side doesn’t seem to want to budge.
I tried putting some downward pressure while someone else held the button, but no dice.
Anyone have their sunroof stuck in this particular scenario? If so, how did you resolve it or at least get it closed/sealed from ‘nature’?

afraid that even if I manage to force it closed, I will lose access to clean debris from the pesky drain holes, which leads to rain water spewing on me from the sunglasses holder/map light area. I live in FL where it rains every day in summer.

My mechanic said the toyota replacement runs over $2500 new plus $600 labor.

Any advice for me?
Did you try reinitializing it by holding tilt up for 10-15 seconds?
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Mine does this often only because I cake my truck in clay on a regular basis. Sounds like a nasty grinding and has issues shutting completely. Just needs cleaned. Seems unlikely the mechanics of it would fail but I guess it happens.
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