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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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My sunroof opens and closes but it doesnt close all the way, it seems like it will not lift up to close the sunroof. I have a 3 inch gap. i checked out all the fuses and they seem to be fine,anyone have any idea?

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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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can you close it manually with the crank on the head liner behind the dome light ?
im thinking cables.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Could it be the weather stipping gone bad?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gqstatus05 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Could it be the weather stipping gone bad?</TD></TR></TABLE>
sure if the sunroof was completely closed and not open about 3" gap
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dtapia &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
sure if the sunroof was completely closed and not open about 3" gap </TD></TR></TABLE>

I think he means if the stripping got in the way rather than it being just rotton.

**** it could be a dead squirrel up in the tracks preventing it from closing.

I'd say the only way to trouble shoot it is take down the headliner/etc and look at the motor/track assembly
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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true but if he can manually close it then he can rule out a a seal also that would tell if the track is clear and then it is isolating to the cables or motor assy.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I think he means if the stripping got in the way rather than it being just rotton.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i know he meant well with out the car been in front of you it is hard to see what is going on.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dtapia &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">true but if he can manually close it then he can rule out a a seal also that would tell if the track is clear and then it is isolating to the cables or motor assy.


i know he meant well with out the car been in front of you it is hard to see what is going on. </TD></TR></TABLE>

He never responded with if it could close manually or not haha. So kinda screwed outta that one too. Random stabs int he dark until OP replies
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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i hate when that happens.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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i cant close manually, the weather stipping is all good i checked all the fuses.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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sounds like cables
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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i can send you some diag info or repair procedure on how to replace the cables.
drop me a email
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