kiloken

Hi
I am new to lexus and this site, have problem with moon roof, checked fuses all ok. So removed overhead light and accessed motor, the motor had been disconnected and the drive teeth all stripped. My question, has anyone had similar problem and what sort of job is it to repair also any idea on costs ?
The car is 2006 GS300
Cheers
Ken

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

Not a common problem first ive heard of this happening. If the teeth on the sunroof motor are stripped then replace it with a new one. If the price of new is too high look for a used motor in your local salvage yard or order of ebay.

kiloken

Hi Ibidu1
Problem not a straight forward a it first appears, I can pick up a motor/drive for not a lot of money here in UK, however it has stripped the teeth from what appears to be two drive belts and I know the drive belt/wires are silly money!.Plus I have no idea how to remove them, do you need to remove the whole sun roof to replace them?
Cheers
Ken

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

If the toothed strips are damaged then yes it would most likely be easier to replace the whole assembly. If your tracks are fine, then I you can replace the motor and lube the strips and the tracks should do it.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

btw es350 uses the same sunroof assembly should make for finding a whole assembly a lot easier and cheaper.

kiloken

Hi
Knowing that there is more than one model that uses the same roof should make sourcing a replacement easier.
Thanks
Ken