Sunroof Rattle/Vibration

Animesis · 14th October 2016, 17:11

Our sunroof has developed an irritating vibration that comes intermittently and quite often at speeds over 40.
It was quite rare at first and I couldnt figure it out, but as its become more and more common whilst driving I narrowed it down to the sunroof.

If I give the glass at the forward side of the sunroof a sharp knock it rattles, it appears to be the passenger side more that the drivers. But all the torcs and screws appear to be tight.

Any ideas chaps?

Animesis · 18th November 2016, 15:30

still hoping someone might have an idea! Its driving me mad

neilll · 18th November 2016, 22:43

Sorry you have got no replies, all I can suggest is to ensure the sunroof has not fell from the 6 torx screws (even though it may feel secure!). Does the sunroof look to be in the correct position while closed?

Neil

Animesis · 9th January 2017, 13:57

Lost the thread for a while there, yup all the torcs are nice and tight.

If i open it halfway and then push up on the glass I can see the glass and its assembly lifting up off the runners slightly -this is where the vibration is coming from, but only on the drivers side.

The passenger side doesnt lift at all, but I still cant figure out where and how its held down against the runners

14th October 2016, 17:11	#1
Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Sunroof Rattle/Vibration Our sunroof has developed an irritating vibration that comes intermittently and quite often at speeds over 40. It was quite rare at first and I couldnt figure it out, but as its become more and more common whilst driving I narrowed it down to the sunroof. If I give the glass at the forward side of the sunroof a sharp knock it rattles, it appears to be the passenger side more that the drivers. But all the torcs and screws appear to be tight. Any ideas chaps? __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

18th November 2016, 15:30	#2
Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	still hoping someone might have an idea! Its driving me mad __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

9th January 2017, 13:57	#4
Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Lost the thread for a while there, yup all the torcs are nice and tight. If i open it halfway and then push up on the glass I can see the glass and its assembly lifting up off the runners slightly -this is where the vibration is coming from, but only on the drivers side. The passenger side doesnt lift at all, but I still cant figure out where and how its held down against the runners __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

18th November 2016, 22:43	#3
neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	Sorry you have got no replies, all I can suggest is to ensure the sunroof has not fell from the 6 torx screws (even though it may feel secure!). Does the sunroof look to be in the correct position while closed? Neil