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10-17-2005, 09:00 PM
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Lazy Sunroof
I know this is a known issue, but I can't seem to find out what the deal is.
If I wanted to actually spend the money and time to fix the "I have to push the sunroof open 1/4 way before it opens itself" problem, what I am I looking at replacing? Thanks in advance. 
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#2
10-17-2005, 09:06 PM
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I think one of the easiest ways out is to lube up the rails with graphite dust or summin'.
Nothing else short of replacing the motor.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. 
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#3
10-17-2005, 09:07 PM
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Yeah, this would be cool.
Although, I'll admit I've become pretty suave at being able to make it look like it's actually opening by itself with the 'ol one handed button and simultaneous top push.
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#5
10-17-2005, 09:31 PM
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Silicone spray is a much better product to use for the lube.
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#6
10-18-2005, 12:41 AM
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Quote:
 Well mine works fine. Never had to goof around with it.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute.
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#7
10-18-2005, 07:03 AM
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Here is an excellent review of this recurring nightmare.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...sunroof+clutch
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!)
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#8
10-18-2005, 07:09 AM
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Petroleum based gaskets aren't too keen on petroleum based lubricants in the long term.
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!) Last edited by Electrophil; 10-18-2005 at 07:10 AM. Reason: "think"="thing".. Fixed it.
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#9
10-18-2005, 10:23 AM
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I found that if you completely remove the sunroof you'll find a number of small white bushings that have disintegrated. I replaced them with regular old aquarium air tubing, cut to fit. Lubed with a silicone grease that doesn't attract dirt. I did this around May or June and so far, using it several times each day, it works flawlessly.
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#10
10-18-2005, 10:56 AM
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I would have to agree that sunroofs can be a problem when they no longer operate properly. If your not willing to crack it open and take a look, there are many upholstery or glass shops that are willing to repair it for a reasonable price depending on what the problem is. There are tons of tiny moving parts in there that get dusty, chewed up, and worn out.
Jackie
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#11
10-18-2005, 05:25 PM
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