Sun roof rattles
06-14-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by scoopman
Oak Tree Mazda (San Jose, CA) did a great job fixing my sunroof rattle, although they had my car for like 3 hours. Description of what they did:
"I confirmed customers complaint and I drove with another Tech to find the rattle I then tryed (sic) to reset the motor to the stops after I road tested noise still there I removed the glass and checked the linkage and lubed everything looks good so I reinstalled the glass and adjusted and reprogrammed the moter (sic) went on a test drive no more noise..."
Sounds like basically exactly what you guys are saying to do in this thread for roof rattles.
"I confirmed customers complaint and I drove with another Tech to find the rattle I then tryed (sic) to reset the motor to the stops after I road tested noise still there I removed the glass and checked the linkage and lubed everything looks good so I reinstalled the glass and adjusted and reprogrammed the moter (sic) went on a test drive no more noise..."
Sounds like basically exactly what you guys are saying to do in this thread for roof rattles.
06-14-2005, 10:27 AM
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I didn't have to remove anything. I just opened the sunroof, and used the straw that comes with the WD40 bottle to target the four areas mentioned in this thread. Took me two minutes.
I hope they didn't bill you for all that labor!
I hope they didn't bill you for all that labor!
07-01-2005, 12:29 PM
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thanks a ton!!
Originally Posted by atl8
My sunroof started rattling last summer...while I was waiting 3 months for a replacement A/C amplifier. Like many others if I put a finger or two on the passenger side black rail it would go away (or lessen). Eventually after trying many other things I ended up just lubricating the four pieces holding the glass to the rails with WD-40. Haven't heard a peep out of the sunroof since.
08-12-2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rreindl
Had the same annoying rattle-followed your advice-rattle gonne. Long live WD-40!!
Cool! I can hear my brake squeal again!
08-12-2005, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by silver1.3
Its trasparent and gel like. I could not find a match and I didn't think to as the dealer what they used. I figure the back and forth action takes its tole and eventually rubs away the lube - thus rattle.
Seriously, the problem with using wd40 for these applications is that it doesn't usually last too long. My standard lube for this type of work is a silicone "candle". Don't remember where I bought it but it lasts forever. Just rub it on. In a pinch, even a regular candle can help.
06-20-2006, 08:00 AM
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Has anybody had their sun roof rattle when it's closed but the cover is open? My sun roof only seems to rattle when it's closed and the cover is opend. if you close the cover and/or open the roof at any position it goes aways. I have also noticed that when I push on the dome light the rattle goes aways. any comments on a type of fix ? thanks
06-21-2006, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by vIce^gRip
Mine Rattles too and for me it is clearly the Rear Dome fixture... I drove around my hood "YO!" for 15 minutes today Holding, Feeling & Caressing all those Taboo parts, at varying speeds and over different patches of road. My tracks, rails, lip and bolts did not seems to make a difference while holding them... but applying just a little upward pressure to the rear dome shushed the rattle away!
I seemed to be having that same problem.. I was drive on the interstate yesterday and my sun roof started rattling (it was closed), so I was feeling around but the only thing that made it stop was when I pushed on the rear dome fixture. Did you end up fixing it? if so what did you due?
01-02-2007, 09:38 AM
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rattle
Dealers have a technical service bulletin on sunroof rattle. Mazda's fix is to replace glides and attached pieces.
Rosenthal Mazda site has all the technical service bulletins for all mazdas.
Rosenthal Mazda site has all the technical service bulletins for all mazdas.
01-02-2007, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by flames
Dealers have a technical service bulletin on sunroof rattle. Mazda's fix is to replace glides and attached pieces.
Rosenthal Mazda site has all the technical service bulletins for all mazdas.
Rosenthal Mazda site has all the technical service bulletins for all mazdas.
06-08-2007, 07:18 PM
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Anatomy of a corner...
I am now experiencing a "clink" like sound, kinda like the rolling wheels are moving around in the guide rail. This only seems to happen when the sunroof is "tilted" and when I'm turning or braking hard over rough surfaces. Will this TSB fix this problem?
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06-08-2007, 07:26 PM
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yeah i keep forgetting to take my car in for this but they require to keep the car for a day and a half to to the work. pretty soon they are goign to return the parts back since they had to order them.
06-12-2007, 12:14 PM
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Anatomy of a corner...
Anyone with advice for this problem:
I am now experiencing a "clink" like sound, kinda like the rolling wheels are moving around in the guide rail. This only seems to happen when the sunroof is "tilted" and when I'm turning or braking hard over rough surfaces. Will this TSB fix this problem?
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06-12-2007, 12:43 PM
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There's a TSB for noise coming from the sun roof. Apparently it has something to do with one of the pins wearing down or something. The TSB says to replace the rail. I have a little bit of noise when the roof when it's first opened, then it goes away. I'll probably have it checked out in the next couple months before the warranty expires.
06-12-2007, 12:55 PM
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I just took mine this weekend for the sun roof rattle and my sun visor. After looking at me like some idiot I gave them the TBS for both problems. He said he did'nt know about the TBS on those issues. He looked thru the part that would be needed and order them. Said to give him a week . So hopefully I'll have both thing taken care off , by this weekend.
I'll let you guys know.
I'll let you guys know.
06-12-2007, 06:13 PM
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Also, please let us know if they mar the headliner when they do it.
I'd like to get the TSB performed on mine except I'm afraid they'll tear, crease or get grease all over the headliner.
I'd like to get the TSB performed on mine except I'm afraid they'll tear, crease or get grease all over the headliner.
06-12-2007, 06:34 PM
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I complained about the rattle when I went in for an oil change and expected them to simply grease it up for me. That would work on cars I have had in the past. They replaced some pin (I guess the ones mentioned above) and the motor (they said that it was not working properly). That was nice as it fixed a stutter that would sometimes happen when I opened the sunroof. I just figured that it was due to it needing lube. But, that is why I am not a mechanic. Everything was covered by warranty.
06-12-2007, 06:39 PM
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Oh... when they replaced the motor in my sunroof there was no grease or anything. They did run the screws in too far and put two nipples in my roof. They had to get the dent guy to fix them. I was not as upset as you think I would due to the fact I always got great service from them in the past. If they were not able to fix it, there might have been a different story.
06-12-2007, 10:37 PM
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I had the sun roof rattle TSB done late last year. It took the dealer over 2 weeks to get it done. They had first tried to lube the tracks but this did nothing. They then ordered the track replacement but said they got the wrong parts. When they finally managed to get the proper parts, they said that the TSB instructions were "oversimplified" and it would take a good amount of work to replace the tracks. They basically had to take the entire roof headliner apart before they could even get to the sunroof assembly. They managed to leave greasy hand prints all over the headliner and some of the A pillar covers don't seem to fit together right anymore. However they did manage to fix the sunroof rattle though.
06-13-2007, 12:22 AM
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That's the main reason why i'm still holding out. I've heard too many bad jobs being performed when replacing the rails.
Its getting VERY annoying lately tho, so I'm thinkin i'll be having this done soon.
06-13-2007, 05:38 AM
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If they dirty it, thats fine , as long as they clean it. I would hope they would have clean hands. { I think they are smart techs } If for some reason it ain't clean, well I'm not going anywhere. Till matter taken care of.
06-13-2007, 10:24 AM
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Here is the link to the TSB: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...29-06-1651.pdf