Video tutorial on how various maintenance which needs to be covered when owning a sunroof in your vehicle. This tutorial also discusses issues as to why your sunroof could be leaking and what repairs can be done in order to fix the issue. This is a generic tutorial that applies to all vehicles equipped with a sunroof regardless if it’s a glass or metal insert. The main reasons why a sunroof can be leaking is from improper sunroof alignment, worn out sunroof gaskets, or sunroof drains are plugged. This particular tutorial was done on a 1997 BMW 540i.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-varies depending on repairs
-clean lint free cloth
-degreaser
-white lithium grease
-soapy water and a clean lint free cloth
-light gauge long length of wire
-air compressor with blow gun tip
Procedure:
-first ensure the sunroof is properly aligned
-most sunroofs will have a mechanical adjustment which will be specific to your vehicle
-some models are also equipped with an alignment synchronizing system which helps center the motor and linkage
-clean existing grease or grim in existing rails using a clean cloth and brakes cleaner or another form of degreaser
-apply white lithium grease to sunroof rails/tracks, use a cloth to keep the spray shielded
-apply lubricant to other moving parts of the sunroof mechanism
-clean the rubber sunroof gaskets to ensure a long life span
-a dealer specific/recommended dressing can be applied to the sunroof gaskets to ensure they do not dry out
-if the gaskets are faulty, then a replacement can be purchased from the dealer, online, or local automotive parts supplier
-clean around the sunroof opening to ensure existing dust does not contaminate newly applies lubricant
-once finished, test the sunroof to ensure it is functioning correction
-sunroofs can also have mechanical parts fail which will need to be replaced
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Do you have any tips on how to fix a leak when your sunroof Bowden cable breaks? Thank you in advance.
my car is having a crack noise and doesn't close and when it dose close it opens back again. is it broken.
i have honda cr-v 2000 electric sunroof,it will open ok ,but it wont close, i need to manually crank it close
my sunroof leak 03 Mit Eclipse seems to only happen with heavy rain
and appears to come straight past windshield and soaks the floor boards only?????
I will try cleaning drains hope that works
left floor board soaked, right bone dry??? the seal or drain or both?
very good video. i just got a pontiac viibe and i noticed drops of water coming from the front ceiling light . i removed the light and ran my fingers and everything was dry. i will try what you recommended tomorrow and go check the drainage holes and clean them up if dirty. thank you for the video i like the way you explained everything.
my pt cruiser sun roof just recently stop working it will go up but the. gets stuck up and won't open at all any suggestions
Did you make any videos on a sun roof that doesn't close completely? My name is John Edwards, my e mail address is jedwa821@gmail.com.
thank you so much for the help.
my roof only leaks at car wash….any ideas why that is
I am confused whether to use silicon spray or lithium grease spray..which one is rubber and plastic safe? Thanks.