pab12

Just got some bad news. A gap has opened up around the sunroof and I just took it to the dealer. The car had the sunroof repaired under warranty two years ago. So, when I noticed the gap I thought it was related to that. Just heard from the dealer and learned that the sunroof motor has to be replaced to tune of $1600. Ouch
I suppose I have to do it, since the car only has 40K miles on it and we really like, but just the same.
Has anybody else encountered something like this?
They have me a new ES and boy is it nice, damn them...
==================================================
Current Hers: '13 Lexus ES350
Current Mine: '15 XF (X250) Portfolio AWD

mandyfig

Replace the sunroof motor for $1,600? Wow.

pab12

>Replace the sunroof motor for $1,600? Wow.
Just heard back from the dealer, they didn't quote the right thing. $1,600 to replace the entire sunroof assembly, only $1100 to replace the motor.
Shucks...

Tootsall

Are you certain that it doesn't just need the gasket replaced or some of the screws/bolts tightened? There are several threads throughout this CL site that mention this and I checked with a Toyota dealer and he confirmed that the same design is used on several of their vehicles and the sunroof is an on-going issue. If it's just the gasket being worn/dried out then you're looking at less than $100 if you DIY. If it's loose bolts then even less expensive. I know I'd sure check that first before bruising my credit card.

NdYAG

FYI Oem motor 6326033140 is $500 new or $100 used on ebay.

Freds430

The moonroof gasket takes a beating from the sun. This is why every 4-6 months I use this on all the seals.

pab12

>FYI Oem motor 6326033140 is $500 new or $100 used on ebay.
Ya, that's about right, $500 for the part and $700 for installation.
But at least the loaner car is nice...

===================================
Angle parked in a parallel universe

pab12

>Ya, that's about right, $500 for the part and $700 for installation.

Yup that's it:

Primary]: 00 : CUSTOMER STATES THAT SUNROOF IS MOVING OUT OF PLACE AND HAS A
GAP BETWEEN THE ROOF AND SUNROOF. HE PREVIOUSLY HAD US REPLACE THE
SUNROOF COMPLETELY.
$0.00
[Other]: sunroof motor-motor doesn't recognize position of track when in motion of opening or
closing sun roof, recommend replacement part for proper operation of sunroof $1092.15
[Primary]: BLADES : REPLACE WIPER BLADES WITH GENUINE LEXUS WIPER BLADES $65.00
[Primary]: : CUSTOMER DECLINED MAITENANCE AT THIS TIME $0.00
[Primary]: L : LEXUS LOANER : NO CHARGE FOR LEXUS, TOLLS OR MILEAGE DRIVEN
PLEASE REPLACE GAS YOU USE AS COURTESY TO NEXT GUEST $30 FEE PER 1/4 TANK
FOR GAS NOT REPLACED APPLIES TO ALL CLIENTS - CARS STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM
USE AS LIVERY VEHICLES
$0.00
Subtotal $1157.15
Shop Charges $37.64
Tax $61.09
Total $1255.88

But the new ES loaner was nice. But I wouldn't want one, it felt to big. The self correcting steering creeped me out, too...

=================================
My karma just ran over your dogma
Current Hers: '13 Lexus ES350
Current Mine: '15 Jaguar XF (it's aubergine)