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Old 05-21-02, 09:00 AM
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Default air leaking thru sunroof

Does anyone here have this same problem? Mine is leaking pretty bad espcially driving on the highway. Luckly its only air not water. Is this something I could fix at home or is it a dealer job? Any advise will be appreciated.
Old 05-21-02, 09:15 AM
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Something I just noticed this morning on the way to work. I usually leave it open while driving. Cold this morning. Slight whistle and woosh sound from the sunroof just over my head. Haven't checked it out yet. So no good input. Let us know if you find anything.
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I have the same problem.... it does help if I open it an close it after having it tilted open.... anyone with solutions? thanx
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Try lubing the seals with a sillicon type lube to condition it. It helps a little, but not a lot. If you look closely, the sunroof tray gets a little dirty, might as well take care of it.
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Sunroof alignment may help. There is a TSB on sunroof alignment for LS. I suppose there is one for the SC as well.

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Originally posted by hyperopt
Sunroof alignment may help. There is a TSB on sunroof alignment for LS. I suppose there is one for the SC as well.

WTF=TSB I don't do acronyms well..
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Please read Excessive wind noise?

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Originally posted by ChrisK
Please read Excessive wind noise?
specific location.. I don't see where you are referring to.... also the thread that you gave us links to said something about a replacement kit for the seals....... any idea where to get that?

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The thread I posted should give you a better idea what is causing the sunroof noise. Check if you are getting the same noise level with the sun screen closed and opened.
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when i close the sunscreen it does take the noise level down. but I do notice there is more windnoise between when I tilt open and close and OPEN and CLOSE. I get much less noice shen its OPENED and CLOSED. I just wanted to do all that I can to make the car as clean, comfortible, and quiet.
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A deflector will help too, every car w/ a moonrood should have one.
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I really don't like the looks of those, really breaks up the beautiful lines. But, to all his own.
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If you check the rubber around the glass on the inside of the glass panel there is a slit going around it near the outer edge. If you get some nylon fishing line of a sufficient diameter and place it in the slit around the entire glass it will cause the rubber to expand very slightly. This stopped my leak and done by a Lexus mechanic. It does require the glass to be removed.

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Originally posted by VSsc400
WTF=TSB I don't do acronyms well..
TSB != WTF
TSB = Technical Service Bulletins

One place to look for them is at AllData dot com.
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