YoshRX300

Hey guys the weather is finally nice here in NJ and the Sun/Moon roof will be in use more offten now. When its opened (tilted) up it makes like a crakling sound coming from the mecanism. Needs to be lubed? Lithium grease?, If so where exactly do I Lube? Does not make any sound when opening or closing, just when its opened and stays opened. Wondering if anyone has had this craking sound. Thanks

--Yosh

anulex

dude i thought my was only one that did that. My only does it when the sunroof is closed and the sunroof shade is opened.

YoshRX300

Any idea guys? Thanks

--Yosh

anulex

I guess we r the only 2 that have the problem or notice it.

YoshRX300

Hmm, I'm going to try to lube the mechanism to see if it makes a difference.

firebird1

it started doing it about 6 mos ago. strange, works fine otherwise. 103K, rx300 4wd, original owner.

mikey00

This was a common problem a few years ago. I know we discussed it on the online forums but I am not sure which ones. I am not even sure if Club Lexus was around then. You can try a search. I'm pretty sure Lexus even had a TSB on it. It has to do with the plastic sunroof trim expanding and contracting. If you park the car in the sun and then drive with the A/C on you will hear the cracking as the plastic contracts. Early on, I had my 2001 back to the dealer a few times for this. This was before lexus identified the problem. They did help it but I can still hear it sometimes when the above conditions are met.

YoshRX300

Finally someone with info on this topic! I tried looking for this problem online and had no luck. I called Lexus and they want $100.00 just to look at it. The hell with it i'll just live with it, till we find something to do for free.

Meetya

There is a special **** on the stereo controls that fixes that. You need to turn it clockwise all the way. I am not sure why it is there.

YoshRX300

Well neways....

mikey00

Here's a link to a discussion we had on this back in 2001.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=clicking

YoshRX300

Thanks for the link info. If i take it to the dealer will they fix it for free? Now that i know what it is.

mikey00

I don't think they will at this point. You are way past warranty.

YoshRX300

Bummer, thanks for your help Mikey00. I guess i'll ignore this sound.