Inoperable sunroofs are a nightmare. The main reason for them is probably a dead motor, a faulty switch or a broken fuse. It is easy to find and fix the fuse but it’s better to leave the work to experts and not cause more damage while trying to DIY it. The motor faults are rare but they are in no way cheap to fix.

to tilt it up, press up on the rear of the button and release. the rear of both roofs will pop up. to close, push up and release the front of the button or slide the switch forward.

How to Troubleshoot a Sunroof That Won’t Close

1. Remove the glass from the sunroof to access the lift arms.
2. Lift up the sunroof cable as it may have slid into the path of the guides and lift arm.
3. Ensure that the sunroof motor is running properly.
4. Check the sunroof wiring as a short can cause it to stop working.

If there is nothing physcially blocking the sunroof you must ensure that the sunroof motor is running properly. If there is no power to the motor, the sunroof will remain in the open position. If they can open and close the sunroof manually, then the motor is broken and needs to be replaced.

Blown Fuse: Like most electronic components on your car, your power moonroof has a fuse that protects the system from voltage spikes. If the fuse blows, the moonroof will not open or close (and may be stuck open if that was the moonroof’s position when the fuse blew).

How do I know if my sunroof motor is bad? Bad motors may make a normal motor noise but the noise gets louder and quieter as it turns, or do nothing at all. The sign of bad guides is if the roof opens but doesn’t close, then one or both guides might be bad.

Unscrew the plastic plastic runners that hold the headliner into place, and then loosen the headliner by pulling down on the edges until the sunroof motor is exposed. Find the connector for the sunroof motor, insert and turn the wrench clockwise until the sunroof is completely closed.

So I finally fixed mine, Watch this guy’s video, but all you need to do is remove the 2 plastic trim pieces, remove the 4 torx head screws that mount the glass, remove the glass, take screws out of the cover guides on both sides and finagle the cover guide back into the slot, reassemble (you have to set the height of …

If you want the sunroof, and it’s available, then go ahead and get the sunroof. Yes, it’s one more thing to go wrong, but if it’s a feature that you actually want, it will be worth it to do a bit of extra maintenance and repair once in a while.

A glass moonroof will allow more sunlight to enter your vehicle without the need to open the roof. This allows you to enjoy sunlight regardless of the weather conditions. With a sunroof, you are only able to enjoy sunlight if the panel is open, also allowing air to enter the vehicle from outside.

Does a sunroof increase the cost of my insurance? Since sunroofs and moon roofs are often an optional (and more expensive) accessory – it usually costs a little more to insure a car with one, compared to the same make and model without one.

At some speeds, moonroofs make more noise and have more turbulent airflow than at others. In these situations, cracking the rear window on one side or both sides often completely changes the sound and wind flow to lower levels inside the cabin.