Hello everyone. My 4runner has been running great (2006 V8 Sport) but a few weeks ago while driving on the highway I heard what sounded like a bolt coming loose above me from the sunroof (I never use the sunroof so thought this was odd), and now get a rattle from the front edge of the passenger side of the sunroof...almost more toward the windshield corner.
Now I have searched the forums already for the common stuff and tried placing plastic tube over the side moving bar where people put the cut washer trick and lubed and cleaned the rails but sound is the same. The rattle only starts at highway speeds above about 65mph. I tried placing pressure on the sunroof glass in all corners and that doesn't help. Opening the sunroof either all the way or tilt and the sound is the same. Placing rags under the tilt arms was another common thing mentioned but doesn't help.
I took off the headliner but couldn't figure out where to unplug the electrical cord that runs down the passenger a pillar so if anyone has a diagram or photo of that part that would be great.
Once the headliner was down I checked the bolts on the L brackets connecting the sunroof to frame but they weren't loose. I tightened every bolt there I could find but nothing changed the noise. I also have played with the windblocker part that pops up but that doesn't change the noise.
I am sure if I take it to the dealer they will just recommend a new sunroof so maybe another forum member has had this similar problem and can chime in or I am welcome to other suggestions.
Thank you in advance.
Now I have searched the forums already for the common stuff and tried placing plastic tube over the side moving bar where people put the cut washer trick and lubed and cleaned the rails but sound is the same. The rattle only starts at highway speeds above about 65mph. I tried placing pressure on the sunroof glass in all corners and that doesn't help. Opening the sunroof either all the way or tilt and the sound is the same. Placing rags under the tilt arms was another common thing mentioned but doesn't help.
I took off the headliner but couldn't figure out where to unplug the electrical cord that runs down the passenger a pillar so if anyone has a diagram or photo of that part that would be great.
Once the headliner was down I checked the bolts on the L brackets connecting the sunroof to frame but they weren't loose. I tightened every bolt there I could find but nothing changed the noise. I also have played with the windblocker part that pops up but that doesn't change the noise.
I am sure if I take it to the dealer they will just recommend a new sunroof so maybe another forum member has had this similar problem and can chime in or I am welcome to other suggestions.
Thank you in advance.
