Moonroof rattling / clunking? Here’s the fix!
#46
Racer
I think my 2018 may be developing this at just under 6k miles. Don't have any issues with wind noise but all of a sudden yesterday I began hearing what I'd describe as a shudder type of rattling vs a buzzing type of rattling coming from up above somewhere. Does that sound consistent with what you guys have been experiencing?
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
#47
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by signdetres
I think my 2018 may be developing this at just under 6k miles. Don't have any issues with wind noise but all of a sudden yesterday I began hearing what I'd describe as a shudder type of rattling vs a buzzing type of rattling coming from up above somewhere. Does that sound consistent with what you guys have been experiencing?
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
#49
Racer
I think my 2018 may be developing this at just under 6k miles. Don't have any issues with wind noise but all of a sudden yesterday I began hearing what I'd describe as a shudder type of rattling vs a buzzing type of rattling coming from up above somewhere. Does that sound consistent with what you guys have been experiencing?
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
Kind of disappointing but if this is the only issue I have with the car during it's lease, as long as the repair is good as new, I'd be impressed. Time will tell.
#50
I have the same exact issue with my 14 IS. It's even worse when the sunroof is cracked open than closed. Which makes it difficult for me to wrap my head around how replacing that gasket is going to fix it. I also can replicate the sound by shifting the glass portion side to side.
Sounds like you guys have found a fix here for something that's been driving me nuts the last month or so. Glad I found this before I started disassembling
#51
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by HOMER350
Just to confirm, those of you who were able to fix this with the gasket also had the rattle/clunk sound when the sunroof was up, open, or closed?
I have the same exact issue with my 14 IS. It's even worse when the sunroof is cracked open than closed. Which makes it difficult for me to wrap my head around how replacing that gasket is going to fix it. I also can replicate the sound by shifting the glass portion side to side.
Sounds like you guys have found a fix here for something that's been driving me nuts the last month or so. Glad I found this before I started disassembling
I have the same exact issue with my 14 IS. It's even worse when the sunroof is cracked open than closed. Which makes it difficult for me to wrap my head around how replacing that gasket is going to fix it. I also can replicate the sound by shifting the glass portion side to side.
Sounds like you guys have found a fix here for something that's been driving me nuts the last month or so. Glad I found this before I started disassembling
#52
#53
Ah found it, must of read the whole thread and missed yours.
After inspecting this morning with the seal in mind...it looked like a less severe case could be fixed with lubricant. Previous owner of my car had only one issue, and this was it. I imagine lexus just greased it up for a temporary fix, but still allowing the seal to worsen over time.
I'll be ordering this part! Probably the same PN for my IS but I'll confirm. Great thread very helpful.
After inspecting this morning with the seal in mind...it looked like a less severe case could be fixed with lubricant. Previous owner of my car had only one issue, and this was it. I imagine lexus just greased it up for a temporary fix, but still allowing the seal to worsen over time.
I'll be ordering this part! Probably the same PN for my IS but I'll confirm. Great thread very helpful.
#54
Well, I might just be a little bit dumber than you guys but I had a terrible time with the T25 screws. One stripped very easily and was a pain to get out. Getting the seal back on wasn't any picnic either. I'm pretty good with wrenching on cars too, strange....
#55
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by sivikvtec
Well, I might just be a little bit dumber than you guys but I had a terrible time with the T25 screws. One stripped very easily and was a pain to get out. Getting the seal back on wasn't any picnic either. I'm pretty good with wrenching on cars too, strange....
#56
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by HOMER350
Ah found it, must of read the whole thread and missed yours.
After inspecting this morning with the seal in mind...it looked like a less severe case could be fixed with lubricant. Previous owner of my car had only one issue, and this was it. I imagine lexus just greased it up for a temporary fix, but still allowing the seal to worsen over time.
I'll be ordering this part! Probably the same PN for my IS but I'll confirm. Great thread very helpful.
After inspecting this morning with the seal in mind...it looked like a less severe case could be fixed with lubricant. Previous owner of my car had only one issue, and this was it. I imagine lexus just greased it up for a temporary fix, but still allowing the seal to worsen over time.
I'll be ordering this part! Probably the same PN for my IS but I'll confirm. Great thread very helpful.
#57
Pole Position
I think my 2018 may be developing this at just under 6k miles. Don't have any issues with wind noise but all of a sudden yesterday I began hearing what I'd describe as a shudder type of rattling vs a buzzing type of rattling coming from up above somewhere. Does that sound consistent with what you guys have been experiencing?
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
Haven't driven the car yet today but will shortly. If it keeps it up, it's going straight to the dealer. I refuse to put up with this type of noise in such a new vehicle. Considering there are 2013s that first had this issue, it's disappointing that a 2018 model year vehicle still has this issue. Being a Lexus, this should've been fixed by now on the production line. Bummer.
#59
Racer
Mine just went back for a second time because it came back less than two weeks after the first repair. Both times involved about ~5ish days at the dealer and to remove the headliner. The second time they seemed to do a rushed job putting it back together and scratched my cupholder lid in the process. Not a fun experience but so far it seems solid and am hoping whatever they did this time fixes it permanently.