Rattling noise on ceiling

[manhunter]

Ok, I have had the same rattle for about two months now, just behind the front passenger and when I push up on the ceiling, or rather slam on it, it stops. I cannot open the pictures from the original thread either. Can someone show a picture of the nylon spacer, the size, and then where on the sun/moon roof you install it at? This is driving my bananas.

 

[lexmedic157]

sub'd for a future install!

 

[lexmedic157]

I added nylon washers/spacers and still have a rattle. Suggestions?

 

[uaskd4it]

I added nylon washers/spacers and still have a rattle. Suggestions?

+1 right here. Same extremely disappointing result. Got all excited about getting rid of it and now.....now what? I'd sooner see myself end up in the loony bin from hearing it drive me nuts than give our dealership here 20 cents. Unfortunately they're about the worst I've ever dealt with. All they care to do is tell me that it'll cost $270 just to look and then I'm just as sure that they'll "find" that it needs the 1800 dollar repair. They've about made that clear up front. Even the service Mgr himself acted like he hadn't ever heard of it being a common problem. I love it when I'm treated like a blooming idiot!

OK I'm done with the rant...I needed that though...

Anyone have any other suggestions.......PLEASE!!! :ybrick:

 

[martini]

I tried using a 3/16" inner diameter hose which I split down the middle and wrapped around the bar in the pictures so that it covers pretty much the entire length of the bar on the side where I hear the rattle (driver side), however the rattle is still there afterwards.

My next step might be to take down the headliner if I can find instructions for how to do it. From what I've figured out, it only happens for me when the sunroof is closed, if it's open or tilted up the problem goes away. Also the problem remains regardless if the shade is open or closed if the sunroof is closed.

 

[lexmedic157]

My next step might be to take down the headliner if I can find instructions for how to do it. From what I've figured out, it only happens for me when the sunroof is closed, if it's open or tilted up the problem goes away. Also the problem remains regardless if the shade is open or closed if the sunroof is closed.

Exactly!

 

[uaskd4it]

I tried using a 3/16" inner diameter hose which I split down the middle and wrapped around the bar in the pictures so that it covers pretty much the entire length of the bar on the side where I hear the rattle (driver side), however the rattle is still there afterwards.

My next step might be to take down the headliner if I can find instructions for how to do it. From what I've figured out, it only happens for me when the sunroof is closed, if it's open or tilted up the problem goes away. Also the problem remains regardless if the shade is open or closed if the sunroof is closed.

By all means, share your results. I'm going to add a couple more washers too to see if it helps any...but frankly, since the first two didn't help, I'm left a little skeptical.

I don't know if I'd trust myself to actually pull the car apart like that, but I guess theres a first for everything.....

I hope it's not actually worn out rails, as the stealership suggests it may be....since that was the diagnosis on the last 3 they did. I still can't believe that they put such a crappy moon roof into a TOYOTA!! So crappy that it "wears out" in a year!! Just don't have 1800 bux to throw at it...... :-(

 

[uaskd4it]

I tried using a 3/16" inner diameter hose which I split down the middle and wrapped around the bar in the pictures so that it covers pretty much the entire length of the bar on the side where I hear the rattle (driver side), however the rattle is still there afterwards.

My next step might be to take down the headliner if I can find instructions for how to do it. From what I've figured out, it only happens for me when the sunroof is closed, if it's open or tilted up the problem goes away. Also the problem remains regardless if the shade is open or closed if the sunroof is closed.

Hey Martini, Did you ever actually take that headliner down and look?

I noticed that when I push up on the right rear corner of the head line at the sun roof hard enough with my thumb, I can get it to stop. Also when I push up on about the same spot on the actual sun roof shade itself when its slid shut... Anyone have any idea what could be loose right there?

 

[martini]

I haven't pulled it down yet. I have found that if I have my sunroof shade open and press up on the glass towards the driver side rear I can stop it from rattling over bumps. Trying to find time to pull it apart still.

 

[lexmedic157]

I can make the noise stop by pressing on the metal end with the rivet in it at the front corner of the sunroof assembly in front of the plastic trim. Not sure how to access it and permanently fix it...

 

[martini]

Give this a try: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...-they-cant-see-anything-wrong.html#post830451

I had a sunroof rattle that was driving me crazy until I finally figured it out.

Does your sunroof rattle go away when you have the sunroof in the open position (popped up, not slid open)? If so, then try this:

Open the sunroof all the way (slid open) and wipe out the channel where the seals on your sunroof rest against the paint. Clean it really good. Now wipe down the seal around the sunroof. You can clean the front edge while it's still slid open, but then you'll have to close it and pop it up to get to the sides & rear edge. Anyway, the point is to make sure you wipe it down all the way around. Once you do that, take some silicone spray on a rag and wipe down the entire seal again.

I did that more than a year ago and my rattle never returned. The whole time I thought part of the sunroof linkage or mechanism was causing my rattling noise, and it was just the seal that needed to be cleaned. If your problem is similar, give it a shot...it definitely worked for me.

I tried it last night, and go figure it worked! So far today I haven't heard a sound from the roof at all. I would never have guessed cleaning around the glass and roof would make such a difference. I'll report back with additional results in a few days.

 

[martini]

A follow up to my previous post on this. Just using a wet rag did fix the problem for a few weeks but then returned. I recently wiped down the seal around the sunroof again and the rattle again is gone.

 

[Slider]

A follow up to my previous post on this. Just using a wet rag did fix the problem for a few weeks but then returned. I recently wiped down the seal around the sunroof again and the rattle again is gone.

Going to give this a try on my wife's '07, probably tomorrow. Seriously annoying.

 

[Jester4kicks]

Just did this to mine today! Worked great! (Although I think the lack of this rattle has made the rattling dome light more evident.)

I ended up using a rubber grommet instead of a nylon spacer. It worked, but I opened and closed the sunroof a few times while watching it. What I noticed was that with each open/close, the spacer would slide just a little bit in the track, and a little bit along the rod. This eventually led to the grommet being pushed toward one end or the other on the rod.

Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone found a good fix?

 

[knightsfs4]

My sunroof cover is the only thing rattling. When I open and close my door it rattles but it I hold the cover it doesn't make any sounds. Anyone fix this?

Jack

 

[dougmaz]

OK, here are the pictures for the fix, sorry I took so long.

This first picture is of the general area. Note that this fix needs to be done to both sides of the vehicle. And even though the sounds you might here sound like they are coming from somewhere else (much like mine did) this is actually where they are originating.

i am trying to view the pictures in your post and for some reason I can't seem to view them. I am getting a rattle in the back of my sunroof mechanism behind the driver just like you did and I want to try to fix it before forking over $2K for a new sunroof to the dealer. Can you repost the pictures? Thanks!

 

[R.A.]

i am trying to view the pictures in your post and for some reason I can't seem to view them. I am getting a rattle in the back of my sunroof mechanism behind the driver just like you did and I want to try to fix it before forking over $2K for a new sunroof to the dealer. Can you repost the pictures? Thanks!

The pictures are there but do not show with IE. Use another browser like Firefox.

 

[scootermcrad]

So, I guess I've got the same rattle and I suspect mine might be leaking as well. I get wind noise and when driving in a good downpoor I can see it dripping off the edge to... well... I don't even want to know where.

Is their a more current thread on this? I have an '07 and I've only had the dealer give me some line that they had to replace the glass and I would have to spend $$$. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and have machining tools to make stuff if needed. Will it come down to that? Anyone have luck with Toyota fessing up and taking care of out of warranty issues like this one?

HELP! Anyone!

 

[lambohaha]

Will be giving this a shot. I can physically move the rear of the sunroof up when it is closed and my rattle stops so it could be this bar flexing too much not giving the necessary load to make the sunroof fit tight like its supposed too.

 

[subspd]

X2^ Mine also move up and down and I can replicate the rattle by moving it myself I can also stop the rattle by just lightly pushing up on it. I got a video I will post on YouTube.

Has anyone else tried the zip cable method for this fix?