moonroof closes then opens???

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Sep 24, 2003 | 07:40 PM
  #1  
I experienced something weird for the first time today. I had the moonroof open, and went to close it as usual and flipped the switch forward. It closed, then immediately opened about 1/3. Hitting the switch again resulted in the same thing. I held the switch, same thing. So I opened it all the way and then closed it and it finally stayed shut. This happened again later in the day.

Is this normal? Was I accidentally holding the switch in a certain way?
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Sep 24, 2003 | 07:47 PM
  #2  
What year is your GS? Never had any moonroof problem with my 2001 GS430.

I did notice that problem on the new RX330 when it first came out. Had to do a complete cycle of opening and closing to get the moonroof to close properly. The Lexus technician was aware of the problem on the RX330.

Chu...
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Sep 24, 2003 | 11:16 PM
  #3  
This happens on my '98 GS400 every once and awhile. Here's how I fix it. Place your hand on the back section of the glass (with moonroof open). Set roof to close. When there is about 4 inches or so left before it closes, push up on the rear section of the glass (just firm pressure, not too hard). I don't know what the problem is (something the alignment with the glass I assume) but this works for me every time. Let me know if this works for you.
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Sep 25, 2003 | 08:08 AM
  #4  
It's a 98 GS400. ives, I'll try your solution if/when it happens again. I have to say, I felt like an idiot parked on a street with people walking by and my moonroof closing and opening and closing and...

If it persists I'm going to take it to my local dealer.
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Sep 26, 2003 | 08:00 PM
  #5  
I had that problem also, I first noticed it when I used my remote to open the roof and windows, it took forever for me to get it to close. I'm never using my remote for that again.
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Sep 29, 2003 | 02:07 PM
  #6  
Happens on mine too! Mine's decem,ber 1997 gs series II 300 se. It happens sporadically. When it happens I have to end up holding the button till it gets about 1 inch from closure, stop it for a a fraction of a second, then press it forward again and it closes. It can be quite a pain when it happens, but it's not often.
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Oct 15, 2003 | 03:32 PM
  #7  
moonroof opening....
I have experienced the same issue 2 times, as a temporary fix this last time (2 days ago) I pushed the tilt button as the roof was closing and it seemed to work. I have not had the chance to try this again.

Ryan
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