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They say replace because it is more money for them. Lots of work to replace them. Replacing the seal around the window is much easier. Even easier is shutting it and sealing the top with silicone. The seal will run between $150 and $200. I don't know why they are expensive, but this is about as cheap as I can get them.
You could pull the motor loose from the gear that moves the sunroof up and down the track, then pull it shut if you absolutely have to. I would troubleshoot why it won't close first (check the fuse, if good then test for 12 volts at the motor) because it may not seal properly if you just pull it shut. Have you checked anything electrical?
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With the car OFF and sunroof OPEN inspect all around the sunroof's frame. If nothing found that might be in the way (rocks, twigs, etc.), turn on the car CLOSE the sunroof and see if you can push it UP while closing to 'help it'. If it works, I'd just leave it closed 'til you can take it to the dealer/shop to fix it.
see technician immediately before more damage is caused to motor, channel, gear and locks, which would be even more difficult to replacw due to scarcity of spares
Sorry no it can't. You will have to remove the head liner to access the regulator and motor to even shut it. but it wont seal. Has to be repaired or sealed from the top with silicone
Some customers may comment that the sunroof will no longer respond to the control switch while in a vented, partially opened, or fully opened position.
Cause
A software issue with the sunroof control module may cause the sunroof control module to incorrectly indicate a "closed" position, which may result in no power to the sunroof motor.
Correction
Verify the customer concern. If a condition is present, replace the sunroof control module with a new sunroof control module, P/N 15847643. Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin.
Service Procedure
Verify the customer concern by opening and closing the sunroof.
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If the sunroof will not open , check the power windows.
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If the power windows are also inoperative, check the fuse. If the fuse has opened, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-64-004 to install 30A circuit breaker.
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If the power windows are fully functional, refer to "Power Sunroof Inoperative" diagnostics (SI Document ID# 1392967) in the Body section of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox or Saturn VUE Service Manual.
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If the sunroof will open (or is already open), but will not close , proceed to Step 2.
Replace the sunroof control module. Refer to "Sunroof Control Module Replacement" procedure in the Body section of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual (SI Document ID# 1196049) or Saturn VUE Service Manual (SI Document ID# 1710479).
Open and close the sunroof in order to confirm that the customer concern has been resolved.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty
15847643
Sunroof Control Module
1
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