cohenfive Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 we have an 05 lgt limited wagon and a few weeks ago the sunroof track evidently broke. now the sunroof won't open/close properly or seal. the bummer is the dealer is telling us that they basically have to replace everything but the glass to fix it, to the tune of $1000 in parts for the track and probably almost the same for labor....:eek: i'm trying to figure out if we are getting hosed or is this just the way it's going to be. sort of sux to spend $2k on a car that's only worth what the subi is now worth, but we do love the sunroof--one of the reasons we bought the car in the first place. i'm going to post this over on the main forum as well to see if there are others who have had similar problems. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthewagon Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 :eek:WOW! I haven't had any problems with my sunroof, but there is another thread here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111077 about aftermarket sunroofs. Sounds like you could get a whole new sunroof for around $1000. I see your avatar is a wagon, so I don't know whether you could find a sunroof as big as the OEM 2-panel unit, but it sounds like something to look into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Well, it is true that the sunroof is a whole unit. And, it isn't cheap. But, there is a way around it, and that is to find a salvage unit. That way you can take either the whole thing, or just take out what you need. The parts are removeable, but for some reason subaru does not like to make replacement tracks or anything else within it for that matter. FWIW, it isn't difficult. Especially in a wagon, there is a lot more room to do this yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 thanks, was thinking about the salvage issue. is there a way to search for one somewhere in my area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 PM 05lgt5spd. He's selling a sunroof of an 07' Spec. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptan Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 PM 05lgt5spd. He's selling a sunroof of an 07' Spec. B OP stated he has a wagon. Spec B sunroof will not fit. To the OP, for salvage parts check THIS website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raleigh Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Same thing happened to me.. Bummer I have not tried to fix it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Mine won't open the front piece on one side. Dealer quoted about $1300 to replace the track. It would be nice to get it fixed, but for me,it's not worth the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJSflash Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 This just happened to me with my 2005 Outback XT Limited. The front of the sunroof was only closing on one side. I thought fixed it but then it started again. I just (today) returned from the local Subaru dealer and I also was told the new sunroof track was $1100 for the parts alone. However, they told me Subaru would pay for most of it, and I would only have to pay $250 TOTAL! That is for parts and labor. Not sure why they are offering me this because my car is no longer under warranty, I did not purchase it from them (I bought it used, I'm the second owner) and the car has 43k miles on it. The service manager told me that they would do this since the car was still close to being out of warranty (36k) but I'm not sure that's the real reason. Perhaps Subaru is acknowledging that there is a design/parts defect. I would check with another dealer to see if you can get the deal I got. If you can't, let me know and I'll ask my dealer more. LJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 curious, have you guys been cleaning and oiling the tracks in your sunroof? 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJSflash Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have not cleaned or oiled the tracks. There is a good coat of lube there and every scheduled maint. has been performed by Subaru. I was not aware that/if cleaning or oiling the tracks is recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 just because it goes into the dealer doesn't mean they clean and lube it. just curious. I recently had to clean mine and put a coat of lube on the rails. it was squeaky when it closed. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthewagon Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 c-lo, could you describe your process? Pics would be great if you have some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohenfive Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 This just happened to me with my 2005 Outback XT Limited. The front of the sunroof was only closing on one side. I thought fixed it but then it started again. I just (today) returned from the local Subaru dealer and I also was told the new sunroof track was $1100 for the parts alone. However, they told me Subaru would pay for most of it, and I would only have to pay $250 TOTAL! That is for parts and labor. Not sure why they are offering me this because my car is no longer under warranty, I did not purchase it from them (I bought it used, I'm the second owner) and the car has 43k miles on it. The service manager told me that they would do this since the car was still close to being out of warranty (36k) but I'm not sure that's the real reason. Perhaps Subaru is acknowledging that there is a design/parts defect. I would check with another dealer to see if you can get the deal I got. If you can't, let me know and I'll ask my dealer more. LJ\ i'd love to know the dealer as i'd rather do some digging and try to find out if there's a known issue than be charge $2000 for our repair. thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJSflash Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hi Cohenfive, My quote was from Annapolis Subaru in Maryland. The parts should be in next week and the work done on Wed. Their quote was for $250 parts and labor included. I will let you know how it all went. I don't have the number handy but will be glad to get it to you if you can't get it from Google. PM me for any info and my number. LJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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