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hello, my sun roof is stuck. i have a 2004 rx 330, and it only opens half way. when i try to close it, it makes a cackling sound, and its the right side that will not shut all the way

Submitted: 76 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Lexus
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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Year: 2004
Make : Toyota
Model: rx 330

Already Tried:
we have tried to push it, pull it, oil it, but nothing is working

Posted by nmarcpod 76 days and 9 hours ago.

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Welcome to just answer. You will need to check in the rails for obstructions first tehn check the cables on each side. Then let me know what you find but this is a good start.

76 days and 9 hours ago.

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how do you check the cables. we are women. its me and my mom out here

Posted by nmarcpod 76 days and 9 hours ago.

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I am sorry take a look from the inside and check the cables and gear they have a gear system like teeth see if anything is broken in the rails of the frame hindering the glass moving back and forth. Get up and close to see if you can see anything broken.

76 days and 8 hours ago.

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Nothing broke on either side but it seems the right side of it is the problem it is not moving like the left. The left side wants to go further than the right and also there is some white stuff on the right side it wont go back now in the full postion.

Posted by nmarcpod 76 days and 8 hours ago.

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Well this mechanism works like pullies one side pull when the other doesn't . From what it sounds like one of the gear teeth is broken and that could cause this issue. It also could be the cable. that is not sitting properly. If you need to take this somewhere to get fixed go to a auto upholstery shop they work on these without breaking the bank. You can also try some wd40 to see if that helps. Loosen the system up.

76 days and 8 hours ago.

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is there anyway to shut it manually? its getting ready to rain and this is the only vehicle we have

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No there is not . I also have to tell you there is a recall on these sypmtons so go to your toyota or lexus dealer and have them take a look at this . The only thing you can do is cover the sunroof with some plastic. Here are the recalls on the roof. They will not charge you for anything at all. So give them a call tomorrow.

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SB0001-0901/20/2009 Body - Moonroof Auto-Close Function Inoperative
NV001R-0511/11/2005 Body - Moonroof Grinding/Moaning Noise
NV010-0310/03/2003 Body - Rattle From Moonroof When Open
NV009-0309/04/2003 Body/Interior - Moonroof/Headliner Rattles

 

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76 days and 7 hours ago.

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well, is there any alternative? and how do we know if we have the recall vehicle

Posted by nmarcpod 76 days and 6 hours ago.

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No there is not an alternative. All you need to do is call the dealer for the recalls.

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