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Moonroof Tilt Problem
Hi all, just got the SVX back to my place so I'm starting on the maintenance items. I noticed that the moonroof isn't tilting (when you first hit the open moonroof switch). To get the moonroof to open I need to hit the switch for a few seconds, then push up with my hand to tilt the moonroof, then I can hit the switch again and it will open just fine. Closing the moonroof works fine throughout the entire range.
Because closing works fine I think all the motors and gears are ok, so I am thinking that it must be a spring or piston that helps the moonroof tilt that is worn. Do you all agree? What would be the best way to gain access to this assembly to check? Thanks!
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'93 Legacy LS (will last longer than the cockroaches) '94 SVX LSi |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
mine gets stuck sometimes too.
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-Nate '92 LS-L Pearlie |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
tjis is just an all out common problem with our cars
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Mike 1992 SVX LS-L Pearl White 102,000 miles (Gone) 2005 Evolution 8 SSL Tarmac Black (new daily) 1995 Eclipse GSX Durango Copper Pearl (teh beast) 276awhp/280awtq @ 18psi (560's inj) 260awhp/260awtq @ 17psi (stock inj) |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
Mine used to get stuck, then i sprayed all the rubber gaskets with silicone. Now it works really well.
Aside from the fact that the initial press of the button doesnt move the sunroof. I have to hit the button, let go and hit it again and it pops up and slides back. Then when i go to close it, it stops halfway closed. then i have to stop and start again. Makes me feel like the cables slipped and maybe something is out of sync.
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
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I'll try spraying the moonroof and see if that frees it up.
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'93 Legacy LS (will last longer than the cockroaches) '94 SVX LSi |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
OK de-gunked and sprayed with liberal amounts of silicone and now it works great
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'93 Legacy LS (will last longer than the cockroaches) '94 SVX LSi |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
Glad I could help you out!
Any ideas on how to fix the initial tilt issue?
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
De-gunking it worked for me, so I think that was the problem.
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'93 Legacy LS (will last longer than the cockroaches) '94 SVX LSi |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
Ya, i de-gunked mine over the summer and re-applied lithium grease as suggested and it never got me anywhere. The only thing that worked was the silicone spray on the seals.
I feel like my cable just doesnt have the grip. Maybe i should figure out how to take the whole thing apart.
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1992 Liquid Silver/Black LSL LeveL10 Stage 3 Trans and associated stuff |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
as for myself i had the same problem...i removed some dirty grease and applied some sillicone lube . now its all good
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
I think there is a clutch in the motor unit that can be adjusted, at least that's another thing I've read about. Subarus must just have crappy sunroofs, since the sunroof in my Legacy and the one in my wife's legacy don't work most of the time, except they flat out don't do anything and then one day you'll hit the button and it will open, and then it's a crapshoot whether or not it will close, and sometimes I end up having to manually crank it shut.
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1992 SVX LS-L #1222 Pearl White 1987 GL Turbo wagon, 5 lug conversion, D/R 5 speed (Rice killer) 1992 Dodge Ram 4x4 diesel (car hauler) 1968 Dodge Polara convertible (Camaro killer) 1990 Toyota Corolla FWD auto (330,000 mile grocery getter) 1986 VW Jetta |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
I've had this problem as well and I have just been ignoring it. Since this this was posted yesterday, I decided to go outside after work and check on my sun roof in the cold night.. I saw there is a lot of random bits of mess all through my track of my sunroof.. Thanks for posting a solution!
It's a sunroof right? Moonroof's are more twards the back of the car..
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
Yes ours is a sunroof. A moonroof is one that has a piece that slides back so that you can have the sun come through the glass piece. On the moonroof the glass piece then can be opened up to allow air in.
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
moonroof = glass, sunroof = solid
(although the buttons on my 86 GL-10 sedan are labeled "SUNROOF")
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1992 SVX LS-L #1222 Pearl White 1987 GL Turbo wagon, 5 lug conversion, D/R 5 speed (Rice killer) 1992 Dodge Ram 4x4 diesel (car hauler) 1968 Dodge Polara convertible (Camaro killer) 1990 Toyota Corolla FWD auto (330,000 mile grocery getter) 1986 VW Jetta |
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Re: Moonroof Tilt Problem
Sweets i was going to ask same question lol. Ive got same prob. i didnt clean it but i regreased it. worked fine with out pushing it up once. I shall try the silicon on the rubber seal next
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1992 NZDM SVX Maroonish Red/Black ( 1st car ive owned with an cd player ) Has been retired 1989 Vortex 6 Maroon 1983 RX Silver Grey 1973 1400 GSR Yelo 2 Door Coupe awaiting Restoration |
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