Moonroof rattling / clunking? Here’s the fix!
#16
I didnt have an indentation on mine at all. I did, however, have a small drain slit and I installed that at the back. I am now concerned that it should be at the front. Anyone checking your seal..can you see a small slit cut in the dead center of the seal on the back or front? Can you tell me where it is located on your stock car?
Thanks
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#17
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I didnt have an indentation on mine at all. I did, however, have a small drain slit and I installed that at the back. I am now concerned that it should be at the front. Anyone checking your seal..can you see a small slit cut in the dead center of the seal on the back or front? Can you tell me where it is located on your stock car?
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by protocol71; 11-14-17 at 06:33 AM.
#19
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Just ordered my new seal last night. I wanted to replace my seal because of wind noise, but everyone else in here is talking about clunking. Does the clunking you guys are talking about sound like it is coming from way in the back of the car, like the C pillar area? I have some clunking back there, and if the sunroof seal fixes that too I will be so happy! I suppose it is possible that the sunroof clunks and echoes around in the gap between the headliner and the roof, making it sound like it is coming from the back of the vehicle.
#21
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Just ordered my new seal last night. I wanted to replace my seal because of wind noise, but everyone else in here is talking about clunking. Does the clunking you guys are talking about sound like it is coming from way in the back of the car, like the C pillar area? I have some clunking back there, and if the sunroof seal fixes that too I will be so happy! I suppose it is possible that the sunroof clunks and echoes around in the gap between the headliner and the roof, making it sound like it is coming from the back of the vehicle.
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#22
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To me it doesnt even sound like its the sunroof but something further back but i think the clunk resonates all around. easy test is to just open the sunroof all the way back and then see if the rattling/clunking goes away when driving. if it does this will fix the issue.
#23
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by CottageChz
Just ordered my new seal last night. I wanted to replace my seal because of wind noise, but everyone else in here is talking about clunking. Does the clunking you guys are talking about sound like it is coming from way in the back of the car, like the C pillar area? I have some clunking back there, and if the sunroof seal fixes that too I will be so happy! I suppose it is possible that the sunroof clunks and echoes around in the gap between the headliner and the roof, making it sound like it is coming from the back of the vehicle.
Now no noise and no clunking! Best $50 I’ve spent on this car lol.
#24
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I replaced it for both issues. The clunking sounds like it €™s coming from somewhere in the rear. I found it by placing my hand on the sunroof glass and moving it around, which allowed me to replicate it.
Now no noise and no clunking! Best $50 I €™ve spent on this car lol.
Now no noise and no clunking! Best $50 I €™ve spent on this car lol.
#26
Just ordered my new seal last night. I wanted to replace my seal because of wind noise, but everyone else in here is talking about clunking. Does the clunking you guys are talking about sound like it is coming from way in the back of the car, like the C pillar area? I have some clunking back there, and if the sunroof seal fixes that too I will be so happy! I suppose it is possible that the sunroof clunks and echoes around in the gap between the headliner and the roof, making it sound like it is coming from the back of the vehicle.
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#27
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Thank you to the op for posting this as it was much easier to remove only the two front screws. I have a 2014 that started rattling recently. It sounded like it was coming from the trunk area. Figured I would give this a shot since it would cost less than $50. Sure enough, after replacing the seal, rattle gone! Btw, I purchased mine from a Toyota dealership for a little bit less. Same part number.
https://www.oemtoyotaparts4less.com/oem-parts/toyota-weatherstrip-6325130100
https://www.oemtoyotaparts4less.com/oem-parts/toyota-weatherstrip-6325130100
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#28
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Also good idea to clean the seal and apply some silicone grease.
#29
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I think I have the slit installed correctly in the rear, but no indentation exposed on the top. I might have installed the seal upside down, if that's even possible. Time to take it off and reinstall with the indentation exposed on the back rear.
Also good idea to clean the seal and apply some silicone grease.
Also good idea to clean the seal and apply some silicone grease.
The way the seal is designed, it would be very difficult if not impossible to install it upside down. As long as the slit is in the rear and the dots are at each corner, you should be good.
#30
I dont think the new part has the indentation as I was looking for it as well last month and didnt see it. I have the slit in the rear and you cannot install it upside down lol