Sunroof Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom | Diagnostic procedure
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Water leaks from sunroof | 1. 2. 3. 4. | Check for a clogged drain tube. Check for a gap between the glass weatherstrip and the roof panel. Check for a defective or improperly installed glass weatherstrip or drain channel. Check for a gap between the drain seal and the roof panel.
Wind noise from sunroof | Check for excessive clearance between the glass weatherstrip and the roof panel.
Motor noise from sunroof | 1. 2. 3. | Check for a loose motor. Check for a worn gear or bearing. Check for a deformed cable assembly.
Sunroof glass does not move, but motor turns | 1. 2. 3. 4. | Check for a defective gear or inner cable. Check for foreign matter stuck between the guide rail and the slider. Check for a loose inner cable. Make sure the cable assembly is attached properly.
Sunroof glass does not move and motor does not turn (glass can be moved with sunroof wrench) | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. | Check for a blown fuse. Check for a faulty sunroof switch. Check the limit switch. Check for a run down battery. Check for a defective motor. Check for a faulty relay.