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Old 09-08-2007, 01:34 PM
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2006 RX8 low speed vibration noise in sun roof while open, Mazda says I dont know how to fix, any one with simular problems please help with suggestions. Thanks

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Old 09-08-2007, 02:18 PM
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No suggestions really, but besides something being loose. Open it up and shake it around to find the loose point. I think Sunroofs are very difficult to take apart, and thats why Mazda is giving you the run around. My wife had a infinity once with a busted sunroof and cost her over $600 to fix. I have some what of the same problem. When I open the roof, it vibrates rigorously. It might be a lube thing. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by GrantedRenesis
No suggestions really, but besides something being loose. Open it up and shake it around to find the loose point. I think Sunroofs are very difficult to take apart, and thats why Mazda is giving you the run around. My wife had a infinity once with a busted sunroof and cost her over $600 to fix. I have some what of the same problem. When I open the roof, it vibra
tes rigorously. It might be a lube thing. Good luck.
This car is not a year old yet. Before I call Mazda head office, looking for any one with same issue
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Mazda: "I'm sorry, I don't know how to fix your problem."
Me: "Well then you better get to replacing it."

That is how I see it going...but that is just me. The car is under warranty. Obviously they believe you, or are able to reproduce it...time for them to get to fixin it.
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Try WD-40ing the joints, and maybe cleaning it up before you do. Worked for me.
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Originally Posted by bugszieb
2006 RX8 low speed vibration noise in sun roof while open, Mazda says I dont know how to fix, any one with simular problems please help with suggestions. Thanks
There is a Technical Service Bulletin out on this already (Bulletin No: 09-029/06 from July 2006). Below is the coverage.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS:
* 2004-2006 Mazda RX-8 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 FE**** **206829 (produced before May 25, 2006)

Don't know if your vehicle falls into this TSB or not.
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Just live with it! I took my car in for this TSB and the dealer not only managed to drill a hole though the sunroof motor and bend the frame, they also damaged my seats, roof, side sills, a-pillars, console and headliner. I finally got my car back after waiting for parts for 2 weeks and them having my car for two weeks. After spending a day getting all of the overspray off of my car, I now have a rattle in my headliner above my visor.
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Originally Posted by jskup1
Just live with it! I took my car in for this TSB and the dealer not only managed to drill a hole though the sunroof motor and bend the frame, they also damaged my seats, roof, side sills, a-pillars, console and headliner. I finally got my car back after waiting for parts for 2 weeks and them having my car for two weeks. After spending a day getting all of the overspray off of my car, I now have a rattle in my headliner above my visor.
Counter-point: my dealer performed this work - no new issues created and the rattles and squeeks have been exorcised for almost a year now.
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
Try WD-40ing the joints, and maybe cleaning it up before you do. Worked for me.
what Raptor2k said!
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