GCF Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sorry for starting a new sunroof thread, but I searched all existing threads and cannot find my specific issue. I have a 2002 Legacy GT Limited and last year my sunroof started giving me problems. The tilt opens and closes fine. However, when I use the internal sliding open/close switch the sunroof opens fine, but then I can’t close it. When I actuate the switch to close the sunroof, 90% of the time nothing happens. No motor noise, no buzzing, and nothing to indicate it’s a debris blockage. I inspected it and the tracks are clean. Last night I tried again. On one attempt it did close and worked normally, but after that I couldn’t get it to work at all and had to close it manually with the Allen wrench. Of course when this first happened I tried replacing the switch, but no change so I reinstalled the original switch to get back to diagnosis ground zero. I tried disconnecting the battery for five minutes. Zip. Before going to a sunroof expert or the dealer, I’m wondering if anyone has has encountered this and/or have suggestions. Thanks for considering my issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi3snacks Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Have you put power directly to the motor to see if you get movement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCF Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Thanks. I’m assuming power isn’t an issue since the motor seems to work fine and the roof opens normally when I hit the switch. No binding and not slow. Tilt open and close works too. It’s like the switch is inoperable when I try to close it, and there’s no change after installing a new switch. But sometimes it does work and when it does it closes normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi3snacks Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 That's really odd. Have you traced the wires to see if there's any thing pinched or corroded? Where in Atlanta are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCF Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 I haven’t traced the wires. Worth a look. Norcross. Not too far from Spaghetti Junction and the old GM plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi3snacks Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I know exactly where you're talking about. That's my old stomping grounds! Feel free to P/M me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCF Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 FYI, the tilt up/down is now intermittently operating. I’m going to consider replacing the motor, but start by inspecting the connections. Will let all know if this fixes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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