SHERMAN FJ62
Charlestons' King of Cruisers
I have tried cleaning and lubing up my sunroof to stop the rattles. But it always comes back in a week or two. Have been using silicone spray to lube gasket. Any suggestions on fixing this
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Hi guys, just bumping this as I now have the same problem in my 09 GX. Coincidentally, or not, it has popped up only a few weeks after installing an after market roof rack. I would not think it's related, but?? In my case the window glass can be moved up or down some on both sides so it is not likely a wind deflector rod causing the issue. Any help is appreciated.
I had a very slight rattle before adding an aftermarket roof rack. After the install the rattle became progressively worse. Took to dealer. I discussed the TSB with the techs. They did not think that would fix the issue but were willing to try. They suggested replacing the Housing Sub-Assembly (63203-60031; $1049.58) and the Cable Sub-Assembly (63205-35030; $873.43) would fix the rattle as the cable and other parts are most likely worn. The washer trick did not work for me. I am going to take the plunge and have it fixed as suggested. I just cannot handle the rattle.
You can get the parts cheaper online and DIY. I do not have the time so dealer here I come. I will have the work done in late-February. I will post up results.
Gamiviti roof rack. Have not had a chance to put much weight on it. I can push up on the rear of the class to simulate the rattle with sunroof closed.
The Lexus mechanic said he can unclip the headliner as one unit and pull it out of the back of the vehicle. Will take about four hours to complete the job.
So I am in the same camp- can push up on the sunroof to make it rattle, and it got worse when I installed the roof rack......
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So I am in the same camp- can push up on the sunroof to make it rattle, and it got worse when I installed the roof rack. My theory is the wind was pushing down on the glass a little, which was dampening the rattle.. then adding the fairing took that wind away. My other theory is the wind is wrapping up and over the fairing, and creating turbulence on the glass. In either case, I think the real issue is a worn gasket that surrounds the glass, coupled with worn tracks that just don't close the glass as tight as they used to.
So I fixed this today. Started by removing two plastic trim pieces from each side.. just pull them gently and they come off. That exposes 2 T-25 Torx screws per side.. remove those and you can take the glass out. which I did, but ultimately wasn't necessary. What I did discover is the large through hole those screws go through, providing a wide range of adjustment for the glass. So I repositioned the glass at a new, "higher" setting, which I think puts it on a new spot in the gasket. That actually did the trick, I drove around and no more rattle.
I was also reading on a 4Runner forum about someone who just uses the "tilt up" feature to take the slack out of the tracks, so that is also a good tip here had I figured that one out earlier I may have not even dug into the mechanism. So try moving the glass up, see if that makes a difference for you... here are a couple of pictures showing the screw, and the area of adjustment, hope that helps.
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Let me know how it works- mine is rattling now too and it's maddening.I am literally going to try this right now!
Hey what's up, Ian? good to see ya! miss you down hereI'll be trying this as well, the rattling drives me nuts!