ANYONE has a moonroof clicking problem?
11-04-03, 10:33 PM
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ANYONE has a moonroof clicking problem?
Hello to all Lexus GS owners.
I am new to the club and I have a question. I drive GS300 99 model. from couple days ago, I started to hear clicking nose from my moonroof. Most of time, I put in Tilted position (for air circulation purpose) and that is when I hear that clicking nose, even in low speed.
Like everyone knows, Lexus is the quietest you can possibly drive, and this clicking sound is driving me crazy.
if someone knows about this problem, plz help.
It seems like it is not coming from the glass part. it is rather coming from the cover.
plz help
I am new to the club and I have a question. I drive GS300 99 model. from couple days ago, I started to hear clicking nose from my moonroof. Most of time, I put in Tilted position (for air circulation purpose) and that is when I hear that clicking nose, even in low speed.
Like everyone knows, Lexus is the quietest you can possibly drive, and this clicking sound is driving me crazy.
if someone knows about this problem, plz help.
It seems like it is not coming from the glass part. it is rather coming from the cover.
plz help
11-04-03, 10:41 PM
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I'm at nearly 3 years with that sound and have been unable to diagnose or get it fixed. Driving with the inner cover all the way open seems to minimize the sound but lately even that is not working. My best attempt to address the problem involves getting a loud exhaust. 
One of these days I'm when I upgrade the audio I'm going to strip the interior and eliminate that and many other of the squeaks and rattles that have developed. Still, not too bad for a 6 year old car...
1SICKLEX has pointed out one source of irritation but it's not the only one from the sunroof area.
One of these days I'm when I upgrade the audio I'm going to strip the interior and eliminate that and many other of the squeaks and rattles that have developed. Still, not too bad for a 6 year old car...1SICKLEX has pointed out one source of irritation but it's not the only one from the sunroof area.
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11-04-03, 10:47 PM
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THX FOR THE REPLIES.
I think that inner plastic liner is the one that causes a problem. It just rattles, and I can only minimize that sound by closing or opening a moonroof and an inner liner all the way.
If I can take that moonroof apart, I would probably tight some screws, but it seems pretty hard to take that off with so little space.
I can not even go to dealer, since there is no deal close to where I live.
Thx for your replies though...
I think that inner plastic liner is the one that causes a problem. It just rattles, and I can only minimize that sound by closing or opening a moonroof and an inner liner all the way.
If I can take that moonroof apart, I would probably tight some screws, but it seems pretty hard to take that off with so little space.
I can not even go to dealer, since there is no deal close to where I live.
Thx for your replies though...
11-05-03, 02:43 AM
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On my car the cover when completely closed or fully open is quiet. The sound appears when the cover slides back a bit from the closed position.
No fix yet.
No fix yet.
11-05-03, 04:30 AM
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have the same clicking noise... all i have to do is pull it closed... really closed. but it is annoying that it does get loose again and starts clicking.... need to somehow fix that...
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11-05-03, 10:31 AM
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have the same clicking noise... all i have to do is pull it closed... really closed. but it is annoying that it does get loose again and starts clicking.... need to somehow fix that...
have the same clicking noise... all i have to do is pull it closed... really closed. but it is annoying that it does get loose again and starts clicking.... need to somehow fix that...
11-05-03, 11:52 AM
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it's not the inner plastics. i've taken them apart and i still hear the clicking noises. i'm thinking the tracks that the moonroof actually roll on are loose.
11-05-03, 03:42 PM
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I've read on here before that someone had a fix for this. Something about adding a plastic or rubber piece from what I recollect. Hopefully someone can add an appropriate thread reference.
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11-05-03, 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by Neo
I am so used to just reaching up and pull it fully closed now. I don't even think about it anymore.
I am so used to just reaching up and pull it fully closed now. I don't even think about it anymore.
11-05-03, 07:39 PM
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This is the Technical Service Bulletin on the problem:
Moonroof - Creak Noise Reduction
BODY
BO004-99
December 3, 1999
Title:
MOONROOF CREAK NOISE REDUCTION
Models:
'98 - '99 GS 400/300
Introduction
To reduce a creaking/popping noise from the moonroof area, the following two production changes have been made: Felt pieces have been added to the sliding Roof Garnish and the Sliding Roof Glass Sub-Assembly.
Applicable Vehicles
1998 - 1999 GS 400/300 vehicles.
It cost about $250 if your vehicle is out of warranty, which most 98-99 are.
D. L.
Moonroof - Creak Noise Reduction
BODY
BO004-99
December 3, 1999
Title:
MOONROOF CREAK NOISE REDUCTION
Models:
'98 - '99 GS 400/300
Introduction
To reduce a creaking/popping noise from the moonroof area, the following two production changes have been made: Felt pieces have been added to the sliding Roof Garnish and the Sliding Roof Glass Sub-Assembly.
Applicable Vehicles
1998 - 1999 GS 400/300 vehicles.
It cost about $250 if your vehicle is out of warranty, which most 98-99 are.
D. L.