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!
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2005 SR5 V6
Bilstein 5100's at 1.75 w/ FJ Coils - TRD FJ Trail wheels - BFG A/T KO2 285/75/16 - Ebay 1.25" Wheel Spacers -Body Mount Chop - Custom Rear Sway Links - LED interior lights. Link to my build
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