Why is my sunroof not closing flush with the roof?
Recently, I noticed that my sunroof was not closing flush with the roof but was otherwise working properly. Not by much, but there was enough room for water to get past the seal. I took the rig to the dealership. They charged me $110 to diagnose.
How do you change the sunroof on a jeep?
The sunroof sliding glass panel will move to the hard stop and then back to the tilt (VENT) position. Release the CLOSE push button of the sunroof switch, then depress and hold the CLOSE push button again within 5 seconds.
How does the sunroof switch open and close?
As the CLOSE push button of the sunroof switch is held, the sunroof sliding glass panel will move to the fully closed position, then to the fully opened position and then fully closed again. Initialization is complete. Release the sunroof switch push button. Click to expand… You helped me so much.
If you notice that when you close your sunroof, that it is not closing to the proper position; either too high or too low, so as not to seal correctly, you can use this fix to recalibrate the sunroof closed position. This is from a TSB from 2005. Steps 1 throug 6 concern reprogramming the sunroof module with Starscan (deleted).
Why does my sunroof on my car stop working?
Check the sunroof wiring as a short can cause it to stop working. Test the sunroof switch and wires using a multimeter. If there is no resistance, then the wiring is fine. If there is high resistance, however, then there is a short and the wires must be replaced.
How do you replace the J plate on a sunroof?
Replace the J plate and test that the lift arms move fully. Ensure that the sunroof motor is running properly. If there is no power to the motor, the sunroof will remain in the open position. Test the motor by inserting a screwdriver into the center of the motor at the nylon brushing. Turn and push on the screwdriver to work the motor manually.
What should I do if my sunroof is stuck open?
If there is high resistance, however, then there is a short and the wires must be replaced. Clean the sunroof tracks, as dirt and debris can cause the sunroof to become stuck open. You should regularly clean your sunroof tracks so debris doesn’t build up in the tracks.
How much does it cost to fix a sunroof that wont close?
How much it costs to fix a sunroof that will not close depends entirely on the severity of the problem as well as how you decide to tackle it. If you need to replace the sunroof glass then you are looking at a price of between $300-$400, and a process taking a couple of hours.
Why does my sunroof not close all the way?
Electrical problems like a blown fuse may render the sunroof inoperable. Problems of this nature also arise from lack of lubrication showing how important maintenance is. It might also become inoperable due to a dead motor, switch, or a broken wire. Fuses are the easiest to access so start with them.
Where is the sunroof located on a W124?
If the Sunroof does not function at all when pressing the switch then you will need to do some basic troubleshooting first including checking the Fuse in the main Fuse Box and that the motor has power. The motor is located in the trunk near the power antenna – the trunk trim liners will need removed to access it.
How to remove old grease from W124 sunroof?
1: With the ignition on, press the Sunroof switch to the up position. This will push the cable out of the motor in a few seconds – take hold of the cable and manually withdraw it completely out through the sunroof opening 2: Clean the cable with brake cleaner aerosol to remove the old grease from all the little notches – and the smooth coating.