Sunroof won’t open

[nvestor88]

I’ve searched some of the threads, could not find answer. Sunroof on the 97 SR5 won’t open. I hear the motor when I try to open, and also on tilt mode. Seems like it wants to open, but it won’t. Can it be opened manually? Would some wd-40 work?

 

[thezentree]

I’ve searched some of the threads, could not find answer. Sunroof on the 97 SR5 won’t open. I hear the motor when I try to open, and also on tilt mode. Seems like it wants to open, but it won’t. Can it be opened manually? Would some wd-40 work?

It's a cable actuated system and the cables ride in tubes that have a tendency to corrode and freeze up. I think occasionally people are able to free them up but typically you have to replace the whole assembly. Mine is rusted solid.

 

[Seoirse]

Had the same issue on my 96 but it would just slight open on tilt and none on going back. I had my girlfriend push the motor button while I had a hand on top and a hand on bottom pulling it back. No it goes back and forth if pretty slow.

 

[nvestor88]

Is the whole sunroof assembly easy to change?

 

[dogtail]

Is the whole sunroof assembly easy to change?

Yeah pretty easy. Pop back some trim covers, pull the headliner out, unbolt the sunroof. I have a sunroof in a 2000 parts rig at my house in central MA, I'll sell it for $100. I periodically head to southern CT near Bridgeport & Stamford area, could meet you there, just depends on my customer calls in that area. But I'm sure there's a lot of parts rigs in your area also, lot are salt neglected in the northeast.
In my 4runner, I don't use my sunroof, in fact I keep the shade closed too. I'm a vampire btw. You could always just disable the sunroof and not open it. What really sucks if you open it and can't close it. I bought my current 4runner with a jammed open sunroof, I had another parts rig at home and swapped it out. So you could just unplug it and call it a day.

 

[TheDurk]

Is the whole sunroof assembly easy to change?

How about a little RTFM?


See #16:

http://www.teamtoyota4x4.org/archivio/1996%20to%202002%20Toyota%204Runner%20Repair%20and%20Wiring%20Manuals/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/bo/roohea/remo.pdf

Then:

http://www.teamtoyota4x4.org/archivio/1996%20to%202002%20Toyota%204Runner%20Repair%20and%20Wiring%20Manuals/techinfo.toyota.com/ileaf/02toyrm/02toypdf/02rmsour/2002/024runne/bo/sliroo/remo.pdf

 

[nvestor88]

Is there a way to grease the cables?