Sticking moon roof

[thegisguy]

The other day I opened the power moon roof on my 03 forrester. When I got to my destination I attempted to close the roof. It ran smoothly till it hit the support brackets for the wind deflector, then reversed itself. I have made sure the track is free of debris. I have also lubricated the heck out of it with WD40.

The only way I can close it now is by pulling down on the deflector with one hand while I close the roof with the other. At the last second I pull my fingers out before the get crunched.


I just hate paying a repair shop to fix it. Any suggestions?

 

[nakedfrog]

Heh, the sunroof in my 1990 Volvo just started doing this. My solution thus far has been to stop opening the moon roof.

 

[thegisguy]

Funny enough that has been my solution so far too! Great minds I guess...

 

[nakedfrog]

I'll probably have a look at mine this weekend, if I come across an easy solution I'll let you know.

 

[Jumpem]

My 05 Forester did the same thing. Went to the dealer a half dozen times for it. They ended up pulling the interior roof panel off and replacing/cleaning things.

 

[thegisguy]

Jumpem, That's what I was afraid of. I guess it's time to get a shop manual and see how bad removing the headliner is going to be. Seems like I have had many more problems with my forester compared to my CRV.