air leak at sunroof
02-01-04, 10:02 PM
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air leak at sunroof
i have noticed a slight problem, when i'm cruising along above 70 i noticed the sunroof leakin air,.,. a lot of wind noise comes through to the cabin and am sure the roof is closed..,.., dont seeem to know how to fix it but get a wind deflector if it would work,.,.,.???
02-01-04, 10:44 PM
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Air Leak
This may work.
Your rubber seal has probably hardened up.
Go to a drug store and buy a bottle of glycerin. It is very inexpensive usually comes in a 500ml bottle and is a clear thick liquid.
Rub a fair amount of the glycerin on all the seals around your sunroof, use an ample amount, so the rubber is soaked.
Let it soak in for 1/2 an hour or so, then wipe off any excess.
Glycerin is the best thing for rubber seals, you can do the same to all your rubber seals on the car, doors, trunk, hood etc.
If you do this glycerin treatment about twice a year your rubber seals will stay soft, seal properly and last for many many years.
Glycerin is the best thing for rubber.
Rob
Your rubber seal has probably hardened up.
Go to a drug store and buy a bottle of glycerin. It is very inexpensive usually comes in a 500ml bottle and is a clear thick liquid.
Rub a fair amount of the glycerin on all the seals around your sunroof, use an ample amount, so the rubber is soaked.
Let it soak in for 1/2 an hour or so, then wipe off any excess.
Glycerin is the best thing for rubber seals, you can do the same to all your rubber seals on the car, doors, trunk, hood etc.
If you do this glycerin treatment about twice a year your rubber seals will stay soft, seal properly and last for many many years.
Glycerin is the best thing for rubber.
Rob
02-01-04, 11:03 PM
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Well i know you didn't search 
Because this is a common problem. The seal never really works well ... or for long when trying a repair. Replacement is usually the option. One out of 1,000 were able to make a small difference adjusting the sunroof slightly. For more info:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/search.php
and good luck.
Because this is a common problem. The seal never really works well ... or for long when trying a repair. Replacement is usually the option. One out of 1,000 were able to make a small difference adjusting the sunroof slightly. For more info:https://www.clublexus.com/forums/search.php
and good luck.
02-02-04, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by aliga
what type of adjustment can you make to the sunroof?
what type of adjustment can you make to the sunroof?
you can remove the trim and slightly persuade the sunroof to close tighter by adjusting the mounting screws.
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02-02-04, 02:44 PM
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hope i dont get flamed, but here goes.
if i use the tilt option on my sunroof, then close it- i can hear air getting in, or at least wat sounds like it, kinda like a soft whistle.
if i open the sunroof just a little, then close it back (vs. up and down with the tilt) it seals tight and i dont hear anything. is it just me ?
if i use the tilt option on my sunroof, then close it- i can hear air getting in, or at least wat sounds like it, kinda like a soft whistle.
if i open the sunroof just a little, then close it back (vs. up and down with the tilt) it seals tight and i dont hear anything. is it just me ?
02-02-04, 05:40 PM
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Sun Roof adjusments.
There are a number of adjusments that can be made to the sunroof glass.
Up, down via shims, sideways and front to back.
What this site needs is a place to go for the manuals on these cars.
I spent $250 on the workshop manuals for my 93 SC 400.
It was my 1st purchase after I bought the car.
Has saved me the cost of the manuals at least 4 fold in the 3 months I have owned the car.
The 1st thing you do when you purchase a car that you do not want to be paying a dealer mechanic $90 an hour to fix for you is to purchase the workshop manuals.
It is the best investment you can make in your car.
Rob
Up, down via shims, sideways and front to back.
What this site needs is a place to go for the manuals on these cars.
I spent $250 on the workshop manuals for my 93 SC 400.
It was my 1st purchase after I bought the car.
Has saved me the cost of the manuals at least 4 fold in the 3 months I have owned the car.
The 1st thing you do when you purchase a car that you do not want to be paying a dealer mechanic $90 an hour to fix for you is to purchase the workshop manuals.
It is the best investment you can make in your car.
Rob
02-02-04, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by Gixer 1000
hope i dont get flamed, but here goes.
if i use the tilt option on my sunroof, then close it- i can hear air getting in, or at least wat sounds like it, kinda like a soft whistle.
if i open the sunroof just a little, then close it back (vs. up and down with the tilt) it seals tight and i dont hear anything. is it just me ?
hope i dont get flamed, but here goes.
if i use the tilt option on my sunroof, then close it- i can hear air getting in, or at least wat sounds like it, kinda like a soft whistle.
if i open the sunroof just a little, then close it back (vs. up and down with the tilt) it seals tight and i dont hear anything. is it just me ?
02-02-04, 07:46 PM
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There are a number of adjusments that can be made to the sunroof glass.
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02-02-04, 07:50 PM
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HOLY TO-LE-DO look what my search button found 
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=SUNROOF
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=SUNROOF