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Old 05-09-05, 12:13 PM
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Default moonroof rattles when closed

in my sc moonroof rattles.
Only if fully closed. Try today and found that that glass when full closed moves up and down.
Perhaps someone know how fix it?
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Jerry
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If you experience a rattle in the forward moonroof area when it is closed, the pop-up wind deflector is usually the culprit. Place some temporary padding in strategic areas around the wind deflector (especially the 2 velcro pads several inches in from each end) and take it for a test drive. If it works, glue some permanent rubber or foam pads and enjoy the silence.
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thanks
but that is normal when full colse moonroof glass can be pop up about 1/8 inch?
It can be see wnen close doors. Presure in car pop up moonfoof when closed about 1/8 inch up...
That strange
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That shouldn't happen. Bring it to a mechanic.
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Jerry,

I have also got problems with the pressure in my car.

For the moonroof - do you mean the same as the sunroof?

If so, there are about 8 bolts holding down the sunroof. Pry off the plastic covers and make sure they are all tight. I believe they are 10mm. Don't know if this will help but it may be worth a try.

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Our cars have moonroofs:

http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20030617.html
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Originally Posted by PERRYinLA
Blah de blah de blah!!! JK man - I always wondered the difference. I thought a moonroof tilted and a sunroof slid, but now I see I am wrong.

Anyway, regardless of what it is called, try what I said. I am replacing my sunroof today or tomorrow so I will look around to see if anything can get loose.

Regards,
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Originally Posted by Dx3
Jerry,

If so, there are about 8 bolts holding down the sunroof. Pry off the plastic covers and make sure they are all tight. I believe they are 10mm. Don't know if this will help but it may be worth a try.

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are you takling about that covers that are same color as upholstery ie tan in my car? They can be reach from inside car? Just that plastic frame inside car that surround moonroof glass?
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Originally Posted by JTJerryls400
are you takling about that covers that are same color as upholstery ie tan in my car? They can be reach from inside car? Just that plastic frame inside car that surround moonroof glass?
Jerry,

Yes, those are the ones. There should be 2 long ones for the front and back and 2 short ones for the sides. Just use a flat head to pry off the cover and it will expose the bolts. Good luck,

Jonny
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