Astroroof ... help

[BoostedTtype]

When I press my astroroof switch the motor makes a bunch of noise but the glass doesnt move...

Is this common? How do I repair it?

 

[Heisenberg]

When I press my astroroof switch the motor makes a bunch of noise but the glass doesnt move...

Is this common? How do I repair it?

It is common - when the motor gear shreds itself OR the cable mechanism ball screw type gear shreds itself...or etc etc.

Unfortunately, - there is no way to properly diagnosis this without dropping your headliner to take a look see.

Once you drop the headliner - you can easily remove the motor with 2 screws and then you will most likely know what's what.
You'll be able to see the motor gear - as well as look into the little 1/2" hole and see the ball screw type ends on the cables.

I always thought it would have been nice to have had a provision for a manual key and plug access that could be used in the case of motor failure.
Notice in the one pic - there is a plug and I have no idea what it is for - as it is not my car.
That was what got me wondering - what if...

 

[Phoneguy]

If you stop pressing the switch the noise will go away...

Do you have the wrench to manually open the glass?

Bryan

 

[BoostedTtype]

Yes I have the wrench

 

[Phoneguy]

Open her up and see if there is anything stuck in the track

Bryan

 

[Heisenberg]

If you stop pressing the switch the noise will go away...

Do you have the wrench to manually open the glass?

Bryan

OK - I give. Where do you put said special wrench Bryan?
Other than your usual answer please!

 

[Heisenberg]

Open her up and see if there is anything stuck in the track

Bryan

LOL - cuz that's so much fun.
And such a short operation.

 

[Heisenberg]

Yes I have the wrench

I don't - and I want

 

[Heisenberg]

Open her up and see if there is anything stuck in the track

Bryan

Yeah - there could be a 5oo dollar bill jammed in there.
Or a winning lottery ticket.
Or a moth.

 

[BoostedTtype]

I don't - and I want

Thanks for the pics.. They make things easier... Hopefully I can get the headliner out without damaging it...

Open her up and see if there is anything stuck in the track

Bryan

I will give it a try in a minute and reply back with results

 

[Heisenberg]

If you stop pressing the switch the noise will go away...

Do you have the wrench to manually open the glass?

Bryan

So - ya think the reason they did this to this CF5 GN car my ..ahem..."buddy" is trying to pawn off on me is because they couldn't fix the moonroof?
The question I am going to answer is whether or not the moonroof assy will slide back in or if they hacked.

 

[Heisenberg]

If you stop pressing the switch the noise will go away...

Do you have the wrench to manually open the glass?

Bryan

Where and how does the manual operator / wrench go - I do not have such a magical provision in my headliner.

 

[Heisenberg]

Thanks for the pics.. They make things easier... Hopefully I can get the headliner out without damaging it...

It's the stupid front headliner trim piece that I worry about.
There is a trick to it - and I haven't ever figured it out yet.
Push to front, slide, wiggle, - blah.

 

[Phoneguy]

Take a pic of the headliner, there should be a clip that pulls out, this is where the wrench goes

Bryan

 

[Phoneguy]

My roof is aftermarket, the hole is behind the roof, has a squeeze clip in the hole


Bryan

 

[Heisenberg]

Take a pic of the headliner, there should be a clip that pulls out, this is where the wrench goes

Bryan

A clip?
You mean a plug like in that one picture?
No joy on mine,
Must be one of dem der aftermarket jobs.
What is is - an allen wrench?
I gotta go look at a spare motor - inquiring minds want to know now.

 

[Heisenberg]

My roof is aftermarket, the hole is behind the roof, has a squeeze clip in the hole


Bryan

Velly interesting.
I've noticed some of the sun shade / screens are different as well.
Some have the recessed pulls - other the chrome pulls.

 

[Heisenberg]

Thanks for the pics.. They make things easier... Hopefully I can get the headliner out without damaging it...
I will give it a try in a minute and reply back with results

If it is the factory original - paper thing / paper thin / paper board- my heart goes out to you.
Especially at the visor corners.

But not to worry - if it breaks into 13 pieces - "only" $225 from Brian - not to be confused with Bryan,
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=465

 

[BoostedTtype]

Here is a pic...
Posted from the TurboBuick.Com mobile app

 

[Heisenberg]

Here is a pic...
Posted from the TurboBuick.Com mobile app

OK - looks factory original.
Since it is weird looking.
Now where does it go?