VERY loud thunk when opening front sunroof...

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Mary on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 05:54 am: Edit

It wounds like it's catching on something, but there isn't anything I can see! Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Mary

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Discosaurus on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 06:04 am: Edit

What year truck ?

The 95/96/97 MY's had known issues with wear on some of the plastic bearing (rubbing) surfaces that would cause loud snapping noises on closing. The only cure was a retro-fit kit.

The front roof in my 96 does this (again).

keith
discosaurus

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Mary on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 06:05 am: Edit

I have a 95. This just started happening recently.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Mike J. (Mudd) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 06:07 am: Edit

mine pops when I colse it.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Danno on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 06:16 am: Edit

if you look at the rear of the sunroof, there is a latch on both sides. this latch is pushed back when the roof is opened. the roof is catching on this. i believe the dealer replaced the rails when i took it in before my warranty ran out. i believe that they said that the push back springs were worn. mine sticks every once in a while.

Danno
96 SE7

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By RVR OVR (Tom) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 07:40 am: Edit

for temporary releif, you can add some grease to those plastic things. also check to make sure the glass is bolted on tight. those little bolts get loose and the glass moves and causes rattles while open

tom

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By John on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 07:51 am: Edit

If grease...lithium grease....offroading the grease may attract dirt...so lightly grease.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By RVR OVR (Tom) on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 07:53 am: Edit

Yes, I use waterproof mountain bike grease meant for chains.

Tom

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Daniel on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 07:58 am: Edit

Danno,
That sounds like the same problem I have. I called the dealer and they said my best bet was to get them both fixed since the back one would have the same problem sooner or later and it's the labor that gets you. About $700.00 for both.

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of pageLink to this message   By Vince A. on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 - 06:18 pm: Edit

My dealer said the plastic rails broke, so they replaced them with metal ones. thank goodness it was a warranty issue.


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