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Posted on Sep 25, 2012

My sunroof won't close

When I push the sunroof button, the sunroof almost closes, then it reopens totally.

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Some sunroofs have a open switch like the drivers window. You push it and the window will open automaticly. The button on your sunroof could be jammed so even though you can close it as soon as you release it, it will auto open on it's own.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 10, 2009

SOURCE: sunroof will not close

If you hear motor hum than it's probably a bad rail part. I have the same plastic rail part and both sides broke. Can't find a replacement anywhere.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2009

SOURCE: The closing motor to the

some came with cranks .. ck the back of sunroof area.. see if you see a place for a allen or hex wrench.. if not remove headliner and lossen tracks put glass in close postion

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 06, 2011

SOURCE: my 2004 toyota solara sunroof wont open or close.

Sounds like the gears are worn out, or out of adjustment.

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Christophe Thompson

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  • Posted on Jun 01, 2008

SOURCE: sunroof wont close on 1990 celica gti

some cars sunroof regulators come with a couple settings in sunroof
1 the 30 degree back tilt
2 half open stop sun roof
3 full open sunroof
these are common on sunroofs

now lets look at what could be the cause
bad regulator or needed greased gears
track needs to be cleaned which can stick the wheels down
most sunroofed vehicle regulators or gear boxes you will find in the trunk way up by the wheel wells in that little compartment tight to get out
also there should be a manual crank for sunroof placed somewhere in vehicle i know for my bmw it was back in the trunk on the gear box you will have to call dealer or look in manual to find sunroof manual crank and how to close
recommend taken to the closes dealer and have them service your sunroof mechanicals and have it cleaned up
sunroofs like cars needs to be cleaned on a certain milelage interval so that it will work for a long time

nathan

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: my sunroof makes a grinding noise and fails when opening/closing

there is no mechanical option electric only, the drive unit has stripped it's teeth and needs to be replaced, repair cost $300 and up depending on whats wrong

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