Lexus GX 2004-09 :: Sunroof Rattle When Closed?

I've owned my 2004 GX since last November and it has a had an issue with the sunroof in the last couple months.

The problem is my sunroof rattles when it is closed and I have already taken into my local dealership. The first attempt was to lube up the gasket, which worked temporarily. The most recent attempt was to remove the sunroof and realign it as they said it was higher toward the rear of the car.

It seemed to have worked, but now the rattle started up again slight and it will probably progress to get louder. If I push up the sunroof, there is a slight play toward the front of the car. The rattle when driving seems to be coming from the between the front and rear seats so what is actually causing the noise. There is a slight rattle whenever i close the driver or passenger side door.

The service manager said that the GX's have this common problem and that there will also be a slight rattling from the chassis flex. At its worst, I could clearly hear the rattle driving in a straight line, while slightly steering left and right. I know the GX is a truck and not a unibody chassis design, but I would think Lexus could make quite sunroof for this luxury vehicle.

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Golf IV R32 :: Sunroof Went Completely Closed Then Opened Itself All The Way

So the other day I went to close my windows and sunroof, I turned the knob to close on the sunroof and it went complete closed then opened it self all the way... Tried many times.. Could it need the switch going bad?

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Sunroof Rattle When Closed While Going Over Bumps?

Have a sunroof that rattles when closed while going over bumps? I use my fingers to lift up on it and its barely budging, also floors are soaked....

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Honda - Pilot :: Wind Noise From Closed Sunroof

I am considering purchasing a used 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L that has a sunroof. When I test drove it the sunroof sounded as though it was partially open even though it was closed. Opening and closing the sunroof did not solve the issue. Nor did cleaning out the sunroof tracks. Before committing to purchase this vehicle I would like to know if there is a way to fix the noise issue from the sunroof?

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Phaeton :: Sunroof Spontaneously Opened And Closed By Itself While Driving?

Happened 2 days ago, just as it started to rain. The sunroof opened about 15 cm, then just as I was starting to try to close it, it then closed itself by reversing smoothly.

Since then the sun roof has operated normally. I have waited for this problem to repeat, but it hasn't. For the first time, I tried to do a search, but failed using the key words "Sun Roof" and "moon roof". Since I know there has been several threads regarding the repair of the opening dial using a Bic pen casing, I know I am performing the search incorrectly. Issue only has happened once, and my hands were nowhere near the opening dial.

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Lexus GS 2006-11 :: Sunroof Rattles When Closed While Driving At 70+ Speed

So randomly my sunroof has begun to rattle terribly when driving at 70+. It only rattles when closed, if I have it in the "up" position there is no rattle but obv then u get road noise.

I looked as well as I could down into the tracks and felt around and couldn't see or feel any loose screws or anything so I'm stumped.

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Golf V R32 :: Sunroof Opened Randomly With Switch In Closed Position

My sunroof opened on the highway today with the switch in the closed position. Being a Seattleite, this could create a very wet condition in the cabin! I have owned the car for two years and have never experienced this before.

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Tiguan :: Creaking Noises Coming From The Sunroof In Closed Position

Lately, been hearing a lot of creaking noises coming from the sunroof in the closed position. I have open and closed it a few times just to make sure it was aligned improperly. Maybe it was a one-time thing from having it open on a nice day but it has been pretty consistent now. Seems to be fine otherwise, opens and closes, no wind noise when closed, etc.

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Golf/GTI VII :: Sunroof Creaks Slightly While Going Over Rough Pavement When Closed

I noticed that my sunroof creaks slightly when going over rough pavement when closed. I can duplicate the noise by pushing up on the closed sunroof with my fist. It's not loud at all but with the radio off and at lower speeds I can hear it.

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Tiguan :: Creak At The Meeting Point To Sunroof / Back Glass When Closed

I did a search on this and have read a few issues.

- possible bad welds
- Creaking needing lubrication/readjusting

I have had my tiguan 1 month.. bought preowned and it creaks where appears to be the meeting point to the sunroof/back glass when closed.

VW doesn't seem to care as its a rattle, but there must be something i can do. Which areas do people lubricate? and if it is indeed metal/metal rattling at the meet point, how to adjust this? I tried letting the sunroof reset itself but to no improvement.

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Elantra GD (2013+) :: Creaking Sound Coming From Closed Panoramic Sunroof When Drive Slowly

2013 Elantra GT prompted me to join. There is a creaking sound coming from the closed panoramic sunroof when I drive slowly over an uneven surface (e.g. driving over an uneven gravel driveway that has potholes). It is only an issue when the car is subject to a twisting action, and the roof is closed. For example, there is no creak when I drive 90 degrees over a speed bump; but, there is a creak if I drive over the speed bump at a diagonal. The creak disappears when the sunroof is open. I have taken the car back to the dealership several times and they don't know how to address the problem .

How this creak can be eliminated (without use of sledge hammer, which has crossed my mind at few times; also, driving with the sunroof open all the time is not an option for those of us living in the north).

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Touareg :: V8 Thermostat Stuck Closed

My thermostat is stuck closed so it needs replacing. I searched and couldn't find a DIY but there was a thread that says you need to take the whole front end off?

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Volvo :: Driver Window Automatically Drops When Reaching Closed Position

The drivers window automatically drops when reaching the closed position. It will stay up if I hold the button.

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Phaeton :: Ashtray Stuck In Closed Position

I know this is a minor issue as problems go, but i put coins in my ash trays and just as i placed some coins in the driver ashtray i think one or two of them fell behind the tray and when I placed the tray closed, it closed and will not open. The more i pushed it the more it went in. How do I open this without damaging the wood.

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Lexus GS 2013+ :: Gas Door Stuck Closed

So I was heading to the airport and needed gas and was in a bit of a hurry to get my flight. I pressed on the gas door as usual expecting it to pop open a bit it didn't! It only pressed in more but did not pop out. I started to panic as I was low on gas and did not have a lot of time to get my flight. I looked in the trunk for some type of emergency release but did not see anything.

I locked and unlocked my door a few times in the hopes it would release somehow but it did not change and I did not notice the usual click from the gas door area. Finally I was able to force the door open with my fingers and get gas. Now when closing the door again it does not sit flush but is sitting in a slightly open position. I'm scared to mess with it more in case it locks shut again and I can't get gas.

I'm shocked this part would stop working the car is only two years old, 2013 with luxury package.

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Celica :: 1989 GTS - Can Hear The Motor But Sunroof Won't Move

I have a 1989 celica gts. I can hear the motor but my sunroof wont move..it wont open so I dont know how to get in and see what the problem is. Do I start by taking out the headliner?

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Volvo :: Electric Side Mirror Adjustment Not Working

The electric side mirror adjustment, L&R, (drivers side door armrest near window adjustment buttons) on my 2003 XC90 is not working. All other electrics are ok. Cannot seem to see a fuse for this circuit in the fuse box under the bonnet.

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Lumina :: Driver Door Is Stuck Closed And Won't Open

The door handle isn't broken as far as I can tell, I just went to get in the car one day, put the key in the door lock, turned it to the right like I always do and the door wouldn't open. After trying a few times I went to the passenger side and got in, hit the unlock button to unlock all the doors and the driver door still wouldn't open. I took the trim piece off (the little piece that covers the door lock) the inside of the door and attempted to manually unlock the door by pulling the rod but to no avail.

What I should do next? It seems like I would have to have the door open to get whole inside door panel off so I'm not really sure what to do.

1st gen lumina .....

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Camry :: 2002 - Thermostat Not Opening / Stuck Closed

02 Camry 4 cyl.

If the thermostat ain't opening and is stuck shut, will the temperature gauge climb pretty quickly? right? I am in the process of flushing my radiator.

- I drained radiator, changed the T-stat with new OEM one and then filled with distilled water. (Ensured the jiggle valve is at 12 o clock)

- I idled the motor with cap off, heater on and purged the system of air... topped off with distilled water, waited till the fans came on etc...

- Temperature gauge reads in the normal range... even after 15 mile drive...

But, I expected the water to mix with old coolant left over and change color that hasn't happened... hence wondering.

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